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News from the ABC Australia Prosecutor's comment prompts retrial for man convicted of child sex offences A man found guilty of sexually abusing his stepdaughters wins a retrial because a "serious breach" by a prosecutor resulted in a "miscarriage of justice". Swedish vocal quartet Åkervinda among highlights in annual radio festival on ABC Classic For ten years, in the lead up to International Women's Day, ABC Classic has celebrated classical music by women across centuries. Here's what's in store for 2026. Gallery no longer a 'waste of time' as $145m of art goes on display It has been two decades in the making, but the troubled Newcastle Art Gallery expansion is finally opening its doors. Sri Lanka makes 'embarrassing' T20 World Cup exit against New Zealand New Zealand knocks tournament co-hosts Sri Lanka out of the Twenty20 World Cup with a 61-run win in their super eights game in Colombo. Live: ASX poised for fresh record as Wall Street powers higher The risk-on rally is continuing with Wall Street and European stocks making solid gains and the ASX priced to follow. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Live: Chalmers in inflation 'denial', shadow treasurer says Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson says Jim Chalmers is in "denial" about the link between government spending and inflation. Follow live. Towns face months of isolation as tropical low enters its final days Record rainfall brought by a tropical low across Central Australia continues to run through Western Queensland, cutting off some key roads between towns. Abetz to consider slashing high-earner public servant retirement payments The Tasmanian government is considering reducing the superannuation given to high-earning public servants as a way of reining in its $7 billion unfunded superannuation liability, the ABC understands. Iceland to hold referendum on joining the EU Reykjavik in 2013 abandoned EU membership talks after four years of negotiations, but a rise in the cost of living and the ongoing war in Ukraine in recent years rekindled the island nation's interest in joining the bloc. Summer Games gold medallist sets sights on success in snow at Milan Lauren Parker OAM, who won gold as a triathlete at Paris 2024, will compete in two events in Milano Cortina 2026, less than a year after skiing for the first time. First there was K-pop, now there's K-ball Australia emerges as an unlikely getaway for some of South Korea's biggest baseball stars. 'Way harder than I expected': 50 inspections for a share house in Brisbane It is no secret finding a rental as a university student can be a challenge. Some are opting for purpose-build accommodation instead, but this major city could be at risk of falling behind in its supply. Suffered inappropriate treatment for endometriosis? Here's what to do If allegations that a surgeon performed surgery for "severe" endometriosis on women with little or no sign of the disease have you questioning your own treatment, here is where you can voice your concerns. Larry Summers to resign from Harvard over Epstein ties The former US Treasury secretary says it was a "difficult decision" and he will leave at the end of the academic year. Theatre company signals final curtain call as funding dries up Key figures from Adelaide-based family theatre company Slingsby have decided to let the curtain drop for the final time after missing out on federal government funding. Criminologist urges anonymous reporting system for sexual violence RMIT University's criminologist Georgina Heyden says more than 90 per cent of sexual violence incidents in Victoria go unreported, with confusion about so-called legal "grey areas" deterring victim-survivors from coming forward. Potential for major drought relief as tropical low heads south The tropical low currently flooding outback Australia is tipped to track south this weekend, reaching south-east states early next week. Boy in serious condition after e-scooter struck by car in Sydney A 10-year-old boy remains in a serious condition after he was struck by a car while riding an e-scooter in Sydney's western suburbs. 'Nothing is going to happen': Female athletes speak out on gender-based violence Experiences shared by athletes who participated in the ABC's Elite Athletes in Australian Women's Sport survey found many fear "nothing is going to happen" when speaking out on gender-based violence and harassment. Suspected serial offender linked to IS walks free over filmed gay bashing A suspected serial violent homophobe linked to an Islamic State terrorist network has walked free on probation after pleading guilty to a brutal snuff-video-style gay bashing. News from the BBC World Service 'Fear is everywhere': BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud Culiacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control. Met apologises to Commons Speaker for sharing Mandelson tip-off Sir Lindsay Hoyle tells MPs he was acting "in good faith as is my duty and responsibility" as he felt information was "relevant". 'Jekyll and Hyde' killer guilty of shooting ex-colleague on remote country path Former gamekeeper David Campbell murdered Brian Low in Aberfeldy two years ago then tried to cover his tracks. UK government denies Chagos Islands deal is paused, after minister said it was It come after a minister said the UK is discussing "concerns" with the US, after President Trump criticised the deal. Man accused of driving wife to suicide claims she lied about abuse, jury told Christopher Trybus, 43, is charged with manslaughter, coercive control and two counts of rape. John Lewis pulls out of housebuilding business The retailer began expanding into housebuilding in 2020 but it is scrapping those plans to focus on retail instead. 'I'm proud of my heritage' - meet Britain's youngest ever F1 driver Arvid Lindblad tells BBC Sport about being shaped by his Indian and Swedish heritage and how he was fixated on reaching F1 from aged five. Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say. BBC broadcast of racial slur at Baftas unacceptable, says culture secretary The broadcast of a racial slur at the Bafta Film Awards was "completely unacceptable and harmful", the culture secretary says. Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guards, Cuba says Six other passengers were wounded in the incident, which took place near an island on Cuba's northern coast. Life sentence for man who shook girlfriend's five-month-old baby to death Thomas Morgan's "rage-filled attack" left the five-month-old boy with catastrophic injuries. Spain declassifies files on 1981 attempted coup in effort to dispel conspiracy theories The release comes on the same day as the death of the coup leader, Antonio Tejero Molina. Yungblud festival goes international, but not everyone's convinced The third instalment is taking place in the Czech Republic after being held in Milton Keynes. Faisal Islam: Is Reeves right in saying the UK economy's turning a corner? The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence. Watch: Moment a sinkhole in Omaha traps cars and drivers Several witnesses jumped into action helping both drivers get to safety while others directed traffic, according to police. Why scientists fear Emperor penguins' annual moult may be killing them Each year the birds must stay on floating ice long enough to replace their weather-beaten feathers. Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making. Is TikTok the new frontier for fashion reinvention? How a young designer got brought on to help redesign a legacy sports brand following a TikTok post. New travel rules for UK visitors kick in today - find out how this affects you From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals. UK records warmest day of the year as temperatures climb above 18C After a relentlessly wet start to the year the UK has recorded its warmest day of the year as many places bask in the late winter sunshine. Warnings :: No Current Warnings
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