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Cabo Verde has made a stunning debut with a 0-0 draw against Spain, one of the top-ranked teams and reigning European champions. An Australian referee has been cleared by FIFA after being accused of making a white power hand gesture during Germany's win against Curaçao. Socceroos assistant coach Hayden Foxe is warning players not to get too carried away ahead of their next match against host nation USA. For full highlights, you can follow the ABC Sport Daily podcast on ABC listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The shark attack at one of Sydney's most popular beaches on the weekend has reignited debate about shark management strategies in NSW. 

An Australian referee has been in the middle of a controversy over a hand sign at the FIFA World Cup. 

The US and Iran are about to start negotiations many countries hope will stop the regime from developing nuclear weapons. But what are the chances of US President Donald Trump getting a good deal?

US President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire deal to end their war.

The government needs the support of the Greens in the upper house to pass their capital gains and negative gearing changes.

The shark attack at one of Sydney's most popular beaches on the weekend has reignited debate about shark management strategies in NSW. 

Thousands of fans have turned out at live sites around Australia to watch the Socceroos launch their FIFA World cup campaign, facing Türkiye in Vancouver in Canada.  The New South Wales government is considering expanding the state's drone network after a shark attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach yesterday.  US President Donald Trump has taken to social media to declare a deal will be signed imminently, but Iran has downplayed the chances of it being signed today.  Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump is turning 80 and is on track to be the oldest US president to hold the office.He'll overtake his predecessor Joe Biden in August 2028, five months before he finishes his second term.In recent years the term gerontocracy has sometimes been used to describe United States.It refers to political systems where those in power are typically older than the rest of the population.So is this the case?

The IPO of Elon Musk's company Space X is the biggest in history. So what is an IPO and how important are they?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway but it has not been smooth sailing, with plenty of controversy surrounding the tournament.

The Coalition has proposed barring new migrants from accessing welfare benefits until they are Australian citizens. A federal court judge will this morning hand down his decision over whether Coles misled millions of shoppers with fake discounts.  US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing ahead of talks with his Chinese counterpart and the potential deals struck between two of the world's most powerful people could have big consequences.  Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers is preparing to reveal what are expected to be controversial broken promises in tonight's budget, but the government insists it is trying to fix intergenerational inequity.  A huge security operation is underway in the Austrian capital, Vienna, to manage expected mass protests over Israel’s participation in the Eurovision song contest.  A high school student has suffered serious leg injuries after he became trapped under a train carriage in Melbourne's north. Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last month, the federal government announced sweeping reforms to reign in the cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Jessica Hinchliffe with the top stories.The Liberal party has conceded it must adapt if it wishes to ever gain government agaiin after losing the historically safe Coalition seat of Farrer to One Nation.One Nation candidate David Farley's thumping win in the by-election, marks the first time the party has won a Lower House seat in federal parliament.Liberal leader Angus Taylor says his party in recent times has been one of "convenience" not of "conviction".+Meanwhile overseas and tensions around the Persian Gulf and Lebanon continue to escalate, as Iran ignored US predictions that it would respond to the Trump Administration's peace proposal on Friday.Israel has stepped up attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, hitting 85 in a 24-hour period.Up to 50 people have reportedly been killed, prompting Hezbollah to fire rockets into northern Israel in retaliation.The strikes reflect the Netanyahu government's push on Washington to abandon its peace track with Iran, and come on top of fresh skirmishes in the Persian Gulf, where the US hit Iranian-flagged oil tankers and the UAE came under renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks.+Passengers on board a cruise ship infected with hantavirus will soon start making their way home, including a number of Australians.The ship will anchor close to the Spanish island of Tenerife and passengers will be taken to land in smaller boats before boarding repatriation flights.So far, three people have died from the outbreak.  Tenerife locals say they are concerned but the World Health Organisation says the public risk is low.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

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Voters in the New South Wales federal seat of Farrer have been casting their ballots today in what could be a historic by-election.The federal government has announced a significant funding boost for Australia's national science agency but the CSIRO is still embarking on a major job cutting push.The Australian embassy in Ukraine is on high alert after Russia warned staff to evacuate ahead of possible missile strikes.It is one of many embassies in Kyiv to be cautioned over tension related to Russia's Victory Day parade.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

Polls are opening in the New South Wales federal electorate of Farrer in what could be a history-making by-election. Local elections, in the UK, are also drawing attention and so far there have been huge losses for the two traditional main parties.As the US waits on Iran’s response to its peace proposal, fighting continues to undermine their ceasefire.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it never asked the Syrian government to delay the return of a group of Australian women and children with links to ISIS. A D-FAT spokesperson says it has not had any contact with Syrian officials about the group. It appears to contradict statements issued by a Syrian government official, that the Australian Government was the "deciding factor" in the departure of the so called "ISIS Brides" from Syria. It's not clear whether Home Affairs or any other Australian government agency has been in contact. 13 women --  all Australian citizens, that hold Australian passports -- and their children.. are expected to land in Sydney and Melbourne tonight, after spending years in Syrian refugee camps. Energy giants will be forced to set aside gas for the domestic market from July next year. The new east coast reservation scheme will require LNG exporters to supply 20 per cent of their total exports into the domestic market. Federal resources minister Madeleine King says the plan will put "strong" downward pressure on gas prices in Australia... but has not specified by how much. School and university students across the country have been impacted by an international data breach. Online learning portal Canvas is used by almost 9-thousand education institutions worldwide. It's parent company, Infrastructure, was hacked over the weekend.. Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States has begun an effort to guide stranded ships from the Iran‑blocked Strait of Hormuz, as it tries to counter economic disruption amid the ongoing ceasefire with Iran, with no peace deal yet in sight. Tehran has warned the U.S. Navy against entering the strait, saying the passage of ships through it must be coordinated with Iranian forces. Meanwhile, the British military says a tanker has been hit by unknown projectiles in the strait, with all crew reported safe. A synagogue leader has told the Royal Commission into antisemitism and social cohesion his congregants have felt unsafe attending services due to regular abuse. Chief Rabbi Benjamin Elton from Sydney's Great Synagogue has appeared at the first day of public hearings, detailing how staff have received threatening phone calls. He's also told the inquiry Jewish congregants are being punished for the actions of Israel, with the synagogue the target of protesters and a hoax terror threat. The WA Government is set to introduce new laws to ban no‑grounds evictions, bringing the state in line with most of the rest of the country. WA and the Northern Territory are the only jurisdictions where landlords can terminate a lease for no reason. The Real Estate Institute of WA has argued the change may drive away investors, while the move has been welcomed by charity group Anglicare. The WA state government says no other state or territory markets were impacted after introducing their bans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Japan's prime minister has described her country's security relationship with Australia as “quasi-allies”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Police in Alice Springs say they're expecting forensic testing results tomorrow relating to the case of missing five-year-old girl Sharon Granites.The mother of a former police officer accused of murdering Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies has been charged with perverting the course of justice.Higher fuel prices due to the war in the Middle East have pushed Australia's inflation rate to its highest level in two-and-a-half years.

Police in Alice Springs say they've found several personal items at a crime scene at an Aboriginal camp, where missing five-year-old Sharon Granites was last seen.Economists say the latest inflation figures will increase the chances of the Reserve Bank hiking interest rates next week.The mother of a former police officer accused of murdering Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies has been charged with perverting the course of justice.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the huge jump in today's inflation figures shows Australians are paying the price for the war in the Middle East.Northern Territory Police Commissioner Martin Dole says police believe there are members of the Alice Springs Community who know the location of the man they believe abducted five year old Sharon Granites.Australian actor Rebel Wilson has told a Sydney court it was "an absolute nightmare situation" for a sexual harassment complaint to be made by a lead actor against a producer just weeks out from shooting her first film.

The latest inflation figures have jumped due to the war in the Middle East and come ahead of a predicted interest rate rise.The Alice Springs community is clinging to hope of finding missing five-year-old girl Sharon Granites alive as a huge search effort continues in the outback townThe ABC has now revealed, police who executed a search warrant at the home of Dezi Freeman last year were looking for devices containing child abuse material, when he shot and killed two officers.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

The oil price has spiked today to a one month high while there has been a lack of progress in talks between the US and Iran to end the war in the Middle East.The conflict is also expected to see a big jump in inflation when the latest data is released today.The mayor of Alice Springs says the town is gripped with anxiety as the search for missing five-year-old girl Sharon Granites goes into a fourth day.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

The Pacific Ocean's continued rapid warming towards an El Niño weather event has firmed up the odds that Australia faces a warm and dry second half to 2026.And forecasts continue to upgrade El Niño's potential strength, with the Bureau of Meteorology's latest modelling tipping a record event.A "Super El Niño" usually describes when warming in the eastern Pacific Ocean is greater than two degrees above normal.

Fugitive gunman Dezi Freeman was being investigated over hundreds of files of child abuse material, when he shot and killed two police officers in Victoria's High Country.In what could be more tough news for farmers who are already dealing with high diesel and fertiliser prices from the war in the Middle East, the weather bureau is warning an El Nino system is a step closer.The Reserve Bank will be closely watching what is expected to be a massive jump in the cost of living when the latest inflation data comes out.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

The ABC has revealed the former fugitive Dezi Freeman was on the verge of having his secret stash of child abuse material discovered when he gunned down two officers outside his makeshift home in Victoria's High Country.The search for missing five-year-old Sharon Granites is entering its fourth day in Alice Springs and there has been no developments overnight.The former head of Australia's spy agency has raised concerns about how authorities scrutinised the Bondi Beach gunmen before last year's terrorist attack.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

King Charles has addressed a joint session of the US Congress, and it's only the second time a British monarch has done so.He talked up the importance of the defence of Ukraine and the AUKUS submarine pact. The search for missing five-year-old girl Sharon Granites is entering its fourth day in Alice Springs and the hunt also continues for the man believed to have abducted her.An ABC investigation can reveal a search of Dezi Freeman's devices after he shot dead two police officers last year uncovered a stash of child exploitation material.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

The Prime Minister says the federal budget will be his government's most important and ambitious.For many watching on, fuel security will be a key focus given the current global oil crisis.

The King has decried violence in the wake of the alleged assassination attempt on US president Donald Trump while he makes a historic address to Congress. His visit comes at a time when relations between the two countries are strained due to the war in the Middle East. Meanwhile that conflict remains at an impasse as Iran continues to close the shipping passage the Strait of Hormuz while the US blockades Iranian ports. Northern Territory police have declared the search for missing five-year-old Sharon Granites its number one priority as the wide-scale operation enters its fourth day. Police killer Dezi Freeman was on the verge of having his secret stash of child abuse material discovered when he gunned down by two officers outside his Victorian High Country home.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

Meta has attacked the Australian government's threat to tax tech giants if they fail to pay for news content. Under the plan Meta, Google, and TikTok would be taxed just over 2% of their Australian revenue, a levy they could offset by striking commercial deals with news outlets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People searching for missing Central Australian girl Sharon Granites are grappling with tough terrain including an explosion of long grass after recent rain, as the third day of the search draws to a close.Five-year-old Sharon was last seen late Saturday night at home where recently released prisoner, Jefferson Lewis, was staying.Police allege he abducted her and believe she is still alive.Tech company Meta is railing against the federal government's plan to charge digital platforms for sharing Australian news.The proposed News Bargaining Incentive will tax Meta, Google and TikTok two-point-two-five per cent of their Australian revenue - unless they can secure a reduced levy by striking deals with news publishers.Meta - which owns Facebook and Instagram - says news organisations voluntarily post content on their platforms, and any suggestion Meta takes their content is "simply wrong".Survivors, families and community members have gathered at the Port Arthur Historic Site in Tasmania today to mark 30 years since the worst mass shooting in modern Australian history.On this day in 1996, 35 people were killed and almost two dozen were injured at the historic site, south-east of Hobart.  About 160 people gathered this afternoon at a ceremony to honour those who lost their lives and to recognise the strength of the Tasman Peninsula community.

The Prime Minister says he's wishing for the best for missing 5-year-old Sharon Granites and her family as the search enters its third day in Alice Springs.Police have revealed the man they believe may have abducted her, 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis, had been out of jail just six days when he was reportedly seen holding hands with a girl on Saturday night, in the area where Sharon disappeared from.Officers say they believe she's still alive.President Donald Trump has nominated former Republican Congressman, David Brat, as the next US ambassador to Australia.The former Virginia representative will face a confirmation hearing in the Senate, before he takes on the position.The role has been vacant since Caroline Kennedy left in 2024.Mr Brat is a hard-line Christian conservative who's worked as an academic and economist.The US First Lady Melania Trump has called the comedian Jimmy Kimmel a coward for commenting that she "had a glow like an expectant widow".The late night show host was delivering a spoof speech on the eve of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.The first lady called his remarks corrosive and urged the US based ABC network to "take a stand", while President Donald Trump called for Kimmel to be fired.

Northern Territory police say they're hopeful of finding missing 5-year-old Sharon Granites alive as the third day of the search for her continues in Alice Springs.There have been no sightings of Sharon or the man suspected of abducting her, 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis, but police say they're following up potential tip off's from members of the public.They say Mr Lewis was seen holding hands with a little girl at the Old Timers town camp late in the evening on Saturday night before she went missing.The federal government has released draft laws threatening tech giants with a new tax if they fail to pay for the news content they publish on their platforms.The News Bargaining Incentive will tax Meta, Google and TikTok two-point-two-five per cent of their Australian revenue - a levy they can offset by striking deals with news publishers.The tax is expected to raise up to $250 million a year, which will be distributed to media companies.And Prime minister Anthony Albanese says today is a day for Australians to remember the 35 people whose "lives and futures were stolen from them" in the Port Arthur tragedy.Today marks 30 years since the worst mass shooting in Australia's modern history at Port Arthur, south-east of Hobart.  A memorial service is being held at the Port Arthur memorial garden.

The search for a five-year-old girl believed to have been snatched from her Northern Territory outback community is now in its third day and helicopters and heat-sensor drones have been deployed.The federal opposition has launched its own plan to boost Australia's fuel security, as the war in the Middle East continues to cause havoc with global supplies. The head of the RSL has described people who booed and heckled Indigenous veterans and elders at ANZAC Day dawn services as 'misguided.'Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

Northern Territory police say they're hopeful of finding missing 5-year-old Sharon Granites alive, as the third day of the search for her continues in Alice Springs.

US President Donald Trump has been considering a new Iranian proposal to resolve the war between the two countries.

Key figures from the Trump Administration including the president are attacking their political opponents over the alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

The Trump Administration has been lashing what it calls the 'left wing cult of hatred' against the president in the wake of the alleged assassination attempt of Donald Trump. The chief of the United Nations is urging Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, warning the humanitarian toll is growing.  Community volunteers in central Australia have gathered to join day three of the search for five-year-old Sharon Granites in Alice Springs.  Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump have both called for an American TV network to fire Jimmy Kimmel in the wake of the alleged assassination attempt on the US President. The search for a five-year-old girl missing in Alice Springs has entered its third day and there is also a manhunt for a man suspected of abducting her.   A memorial service will be held at Port Arthur, in Tasmania, today to mark 30 years since the worst mass shooting in Australia's modern history.  Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The accused shooter from the White House correspondents' dinner has appeared in court in Washington for the first time, as the country reels from another alleged attempt on Donald Trump's life. Police in central Australia are beginning day three of a massive search for a little girl who authorities believe may have been abducted.  Foreign minister Penny Wong has landed in Japan on a mission to secure more fuel, especially if no solution is found to the oil supply disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East.  Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The suspect in the White House correspondents' dinner attack has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.  An urgent search will continue in central Australia this morning for a little girl who police fear was abducted.  As the foreign minister Penny Wong continues her trip through north Asia to shore up fuel supplies, the marine tourism industry which uses a lot of diesel says it needs COVID style financial support.  There are fears the global fuel crisis will worsen if the Middle East war drags on so today the federal opposition in Australia is putting forward its $800 million fuel plan.  A memorial service will be held at Port Arthur today to mark 30 years since the worst mass shooting in Australia's modern history.  Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices