BREAKING: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in South Africa for the pivotal G20 Summit as urgent political changes unfold at home. Just hours after Mark Speakman resigned as leader of the NSW Liberals, he has endorsed Kellie Sloane as his replacement, signaling a crucial moment for the party.
Albanese landed in South Africa this morning, where global leaders are set to convene over the weekend. Notably, former US President Donald Trump announced his boycott of the summit, criticizing the choice of location on social media, stating, “It is a total disgrace that the G20 will be held in South Africa.” His comments highlight growing tensions surrounding political issues in the region.
At the same time, the NSW Liberal party is bracing for a leadership vote today at 9 AM. This follows Speakman’s unexpected resignation late yesterday, despite his earlier commitment to lead the party into the upcoming March 2027 elections. Sloane, the endorsed candidate, confirmed her nomination at a party room meeting that is already generating discussions about the future direction of the party.
Meanwhile, in a tragic development, preliminary reports from the US National Transportation Safety Board revealed that fatigue cracks and overstress failures were discovered in the cargo plane that crashed in Kentucky, killing 14 people earlier this month. Investigators found critical evidence indicating severe mechanical issues that contributed to the incident during takeoff.
In sports news, excitement builds as The Ashes series kicks off today at Perth’s Optus Stadium, with attendance expected to exceed last year’s record of 32,368 fans. Day one is already sold out, and day two is projected to attract a significant number of the 30,000 English supporters who have traveled for the series.
Stay with us as we provide ongoing updates on these urgent developments throughout the day. The political landscape in Australia is shifting, and the world watches as leaders meet at the G20 summit.
