Overview

• Anthony Albanese held a private audience with King Charles III at Balmoral Castle on Saturday after two days of talks in London.
• Following discussions at 10 Downing Street, the prime minister said he has seen no sign of anything other than support for AUKUS from partners despite a Pentagon review.
• Albanese joined centre‑left leaders at the Global Progressive Action summit, warned about the rise of far‑right populism, declined to meet Nigel Farage and met Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.
• The White House released an official photo from Albanese’s earlier encounter with President Donald Trump in New York, and their Washington meeting on October 20 is confirmed.
• Reports say the White House is backing a plan for Tony Blair to lead a temporary Gaza authority; Albanese met Blair in London and said he is open to being informed about the proposal.