$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. Join our free daily newsletter here . Take our short survey on Fear & Greed here . It only takes a few minutes, and by taking part before 30 June, you’ll be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - three financial secret weapons. Get the episode from APPLE , SPOTIFY , or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.