Elusive meeting with president one of many challenges of trip to US and the UK that will throw an ‘unprecedented spotlight’ on AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKurt Campbell, one of America’s most respected diplomats, this week described Anthony Albanese’s upcoming visit to the United Nations as a diplomatic mission of the highest order.The former deputy secretary of state and Joe Biden’s point person on the Indo-Pacific said the standout appointment on the 10-day trip would likely be Albanese’s first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump. Continue reading…
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: October 16, 2025 02:57 AM
Atmospheric CO₂
424.4 ppm
+18.2
ppm/year
Atmospheric CH₄
1933.54 ppb
+12.29
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year