Australia news live: Trump leaving G7 summit early dashing Albanese’s hopes for meeting on Aukus and tariffs

<p>Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>South Australia says support for Santos takeover bid will be contingent on ‘the state’s best interest’</strong></p><p><strong>Santos</strong>, Australia’s second-largest gas producer, has early backing from its board for a $30bn takeover bid by a consortium led by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. Shares in the oil and gas giant have soared on the news, but the deal may depend on winning over a state government, <strong>AAP</strong> reports.</p><p>Any judgments we make regarding this process will be made in the state’s best interests.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/jun/17/australia-news-live-anthony-albanese-g7-donald-trump-war-defence-aukus-trade-tariffs-south-korea-nato-china-nsw-liberal-party-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>