The Daily Aus Headlines: Deputy PM defends Rudd as "fantastic" U.S. ambassador
Oct 21, 2025
Deputy PM Richard Marles defends Kevin Rudd, calling him a fantastic ambassador for Australia in the U.S. A global outage affecting millions has been resolved by Amazon, restoring functionality to numerous apps. In a historic move, Japan has elected Sanae Takaichi as its first female Prime Minister, promoting a conservative agenda. On a positive note, recent research shows a significant decline in child peanut allergies thanks to earlier introduction of the food. Tune in for these captivating updates!
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Rudd's Diplomatic Impact Recognised
- Kevin Rudd continues to play a significant diplomatic role despite public criticism from Donald Trump.
- Deputy PM Richard Marles credits Rudd with contributing to a multi-billion dollar Australia–US critical minerals deal.
Massive AWS Outage Disrupted Millions
- A major AWS outage affected millions and disrupted widely used apps and services globally.
- Amazon confirmed services returned to normal after about 16 hours of disruption.
Japan Gets Its First Female PM
- Sanae Takaichi (also referred to as Sanai Takeuchi in the transcript) became Japan's first female prime minister after extended political instability.
- She secured support from both houses and is known for hardline conservative policies including stricter immigration stances.