NSW One Nation leader Tania Mihaluk says she hopes the state government will review mental health services following the Bondi Junction stabbing attack. Westfield Bondi Junction officially re-opened on Friday after six people died in a horrific stabbing attack last week. The reopening follows a day of reflection, on which members of the community laid flowers amongst a beautiful tribute to those who lost their lives. Ms Mihaluk said mental health services have been outsourced for a long time and must be reviewed. She also expressed warning about people “falling through the cracks”. If you or anyone you know needs help: Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 Lifeline – 13 11 14 Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636

A man has been arrested after threatening to blow himself up outside the Iranian consulate in Paris. It's believed the man was seen around 11am entering the consulate, carrying what appeared to be a grenade and explosive vest. A security perimeter was then set up around the consulate. The man later left the consulate and on being searched was found not to be carrying any explosives, a police source told Reuters.

The “two-tier” justice system in the United States is displaying an “effort to twist the law” and prohibit former president Donald Trump from returning to the White House, says Sky News Australia host James Morrow. “One that sees the law applied differently depending on whether you are a regular US citizen or whether your name happens to be Donald J Trump,” Mr Morrow said of the justice system. “The US is rapidly sliding towards banana republic status, what with those in power, the Biden cabal trying to jail the opposition leader, that is to say, Trump. Mr Morrow pointed out the New York Stormy Daniels hush money trial shared the same “general outline” as the now-settled Steele dossier which was found to be funded by Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign. “But of course, unlike the question of whether or not Trump had it all for the pornstar, this issue had real consequences for our democracy and kicked off the whole Russia, Russia, Russia hoax, but never mind.”

Newsweek Opinion Editor Batya Ungar-Sargon says 80 per cent of Americans stand with Israel as she slammed the “lunatic fringe” activists who continue to march and disrupt in support of Hamas. “All of the money for this is coming from elitist NGOs – all of the activists are from over-credentialled college-educated elites,” she told Sky News Australia host James Morrow. “Most of the activism is happening on college campuses and they are deeply, deeply unpopular. “People cutting off traffic to an airport are not [people who are trying to create a vast movement with a lot of support. “They are people trying to consolidate their own sense of their own superiority and that they are so much better than everybody else.”

NSW One Nation leader Tania Mihaluk has slammed a Queensland high school’s move to convert a female-only toilet block to unisex as “virtue signalling”. The Department of Education confirmed Brisbane State High School changed some toilets to unisex at the school. The Courier Mail obtained a notice sent out to students on the school’s intranet advising of the conversion of the P Block toilets in the Merivale St campus to unisex over the school holidays. Parents have criticised the lack of consultation over the move and are claiming their daughters are too scared to use the bathrooms. “Kids and indeed boys should be able to navigate the challenges of puberty by going to their own bathroom,” Ms Mihaluk told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio.

Comedian Alex Stein has spoken with Sky News host James Morrow about how he paid a visit to a pro-Palestinian protest. Mr Stein said the rally consisted of “white students and one Middle Eastern student”, including one man wearing Palestinian flag earrings. “That guy with the Palestinian earrings, if he wore those earrings in Gaza, he would literally get thrown off a roof,” Mr Stein told Sky News host James Morrow. “These people are confused, and I know this as a person who goes to a lot of protests – they’re really doing it for the social atmosphere of it; they’re not doing it because they really care about the political cause. “Because those people, I doubt, are going to go from Arlington, Texas or ever go to Palestine or Gaza, and if they did, then they should go up there and go fight and help if they really care that much.”

Comedian Alex Stein has slammed protesters who try to get their message across by disrupting people’s everyday lives, urging them to be smarter and more creative. “You guys have to come up with a smarter way to get your message across instead of blocking people from trying to get to their nine-to-five job or people that are trying to fly to see a sick loved one before they pass away,” Mr Stein told Sky News host James Morrow. “These protesters, they’re trying to make their political point, but at what cost? “And for me, that’s when I became more successful – I started going and speaking at city council meetings very earnestly. “But once I started mocking the politicians and I got creative, then my message got across a lot better.”

Comedian Alex Stein says he’s noticed Palestinian rallies are usually more tense than other events such as Black Lives Matter or transgender youth rallies. “If you’re in New York, they had to create the SRG – Strategic Response Group,” he told Sky News host James Morrow. “And that’s a sector of the NYPD that is just for stopping protesters because they’re sick of it. “They’re sick of what they’re doing and shutting down streets, blocking roads, and people are trying to get into work. “So it’s kind of sad that a few bad apples can spoil the bunch.”

Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation’s Ran Porat claims Israel’s reported retaliatory strike against Iran was “very mild” and has sent a “strong message” to Tehran. Israel reportedly launched retaliatory strikes on Iran just days after an Iranian drone attack. Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported that explosions were heard near the city of Isfahan, a strategically important region for Iranian armed forces. According to ABC America, the strikes came from Israel, but Israeli officials have not yet claimed responsibility for the missiles. “(Israel) sending a clear message that if it wants to, it can definitely hit the most strategic target,” Mr Porat told Sky News host Steve Price. “But in this case, it is just an early warning to draw a line in the sand.”

Security expert Lincoln Parker says the United States, under President Joe Biden, is “going backwards”.  “It’s making the world less safe; it’s making the United States less safe,” Mr Parker told Sky News host Erin Molan.  “He has been a foreign policy disaster.  “Look at the wars that we have going on around the world, and we’re probably going to see another war very soon ... and it’s very scary.”  Mr Parker’s remarks come after Israel reportedly launched retaliatory strikes on Iran, which is suspected to escalate tensions in the Middle East.

Security expert Lincoln Parker says Iran is “quaking in their boots” following Israel’s retaliatory strikes on the country.  Israel has reportedly launched retaliatory strikes on Iran just days after an Iranian drone attack.   Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported that explosions were heard near the city of Isfahan, a strategically important region for Iranian armed forces.  “Israel has just shown Iran that it can strike deep into their territory, very close to their nuclear facilities,” Mr Parker told Sky News host Erin Molan.  “So, Iran right now is quaking in their boots.  “Iran will be very frightened right now.”

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The global community is fearing an impending “ricochet of violence” throughout the Middle East, according to Sky News Political Reporter Cameron Reddin. It follows reports Israel launched retaliatory strikes on Iran just days after an Iranian drone attack. Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported that explosions were heard near the city of Isfahan, a strategically important region for Iranian armed forces. According to ABC America, the strikes came from Israel, but Israeli officials have not yet claimed responsibility for the missiles. “It is very much felt at the highest levels of Australian government that while there is only so much we can do to directly impact what might happen in the Middle East, it is important there is this united front, if you like, on the language of as much public condemnation of escalation as there can possibly be,” Mr Reddin told Sky News host Erin Molan. “And the government doing that again today to do as much as it can to just urge for peace and restraint in this region because it is a real tinder box at this moment.”

Over 100 students and other protesters were arrested and issued summons for trespassing at Columbia University on Thursday. At the numerous protests seen across the US, pro-Palestine student activists called for an “intifada”, as reported by Fox News. According to Fox News, the protesters were also heard calling for the Jewish state to be destroyed. Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib has criticised universities across the US and supported the protesters' efforts. Tlaib posted to X to praise pro-Palestine protesters who reportedly engaged in anti-Semitic behaviour, according to Fox News. “From UM to Vanderbilt to USC to Columbia, students across our country are being retaliated against for using their constitutional rights to protest genocide. It’s appalling,” Tlaib writes on X.

Conflict in the Middle East has reached a dramatic escalation, with Israel launching a limited missile strike on Iran. An explosion has been reported in the Isfahan province, about 400km south of Tehran. Iran media is reporting the air defence system has been activated over several regions. The strikes are in retaliation after Iran recently fired a barrage of missiles and drones at Israel. Sky News Digital Originals delves into the heart of the turmoil, unravelling the complex web of tensions that have culminated in Israel's decisive strikes against Iran.

Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is advising all Australians in Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories to leave if safe to do so.  “There’s a high threat of military reprisals and terrorist attacks against Israel and Israeli interests across the region,” the department said.  “The security situation could deteriorate quickly, with little or no notice.  “We continue to advise, reconsider your need to travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories and whether you need to remain in country.  “We urge Australians in both Israel or the Occupied Palestinian Territories to depart if it’s safe to do so.”

There is a major push from the government to crackdown on vaping, particularly around younger children. Nationals Leader David Littleproud has acknowledged that “everyone has come to this with the right intent” but has called for “better regulation” of vapes. Mr Littleproud believes the government “haven’t made inroads into this and particularly for the protection of children”. “The prescription model, which is a prohibition model hasn’t worked,” he added in an interview with Sky News Australia. The Nationals Leader urged the government to look at “what has worked” citing the “licensed point of sale” regulation for cigarettes which had an 80 per cent reduction in juvenile use of cigarettes.

Liberal MP Keith Wolahan says the Israel-Gaza conflict extending beyond borders is a “worst-case scenario” situation, as Israel launches attacks on Iran. US officials have said that Israel has carried out military operations against Iran, but have given no further details. “Israel has a right to defend itself in reaction to the horrendous attack that we saw over the skies of Jerusalem recently, but we want it to be in a way that’s proportionate and de-escalates,” Mr Wolahan told Sky News Australia in response. “I would imagine from here there will be quite high-level diplomacy to get both parties back from the brink. “That is the worst-case scenario for that region, that the Israel-Gaza conflict brings in wider regional actors, who have much more sophisticated weapons.”

Former US Army vice chief of staff General Jack Keane has urged the Australian government to “wake up”. This came in a discussion with Sky News host Andrew Bolt regarding doubts over whether Australia’s new defence strategy can address imminent threats. Mr Keane has urged Australia to look at what “Japan has done”. “They see the reality and the writing on the wall,” he added. “This is a serious threat. “The government in Australia has got to see it for what it is.”

Sky News Australia host Rita Panahi says President Joe Biden is a poor man who is "dazed and confused" and who produces "bizarre stories and debunked lies". "We need to speak about Joe," Ms Panahi said. "President Joe Biden's cognitive decline is hitting new lows. "The poor man is dazed and confused and when he appears lucid for a moment or two, we get bizarre stories and debunked lies." Ms Panahi said Mr Biden recently stated he made it clear to Israel to stay out of Haifa. "A little problem there – that's a major city in Israel," Ms Panahi said. She said President Biden has also been "spinning" a "bizarre variation" to the story relating to his uncle's death.