$30b bid for Santos; Albanese at G7, pushes Europe alliance; ASIC probes ASX

Tuesday 17 June 2025

Abu Dhabi’s national oil company bids $30 billion for Santos. 

And more, including:

• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with world leaders at the G7, agreeing to negotiate a security pact with Europe. 
• The corporate regulator launches an investigation into ASX Limited. 
• US President DT says Israel and Iran might have to fight a bit before finding peace
• MI6’s real-life Q gets the top job at the UK spy agency. 

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