US President Joe Biden has been roasted online after he sat "dazed and confused" as his handlers ushered out reporters. Biden hosted a trilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Bongbong Marcos on Thursday. “I’ve seen that look in secure dementia units,” wrote one user. The 81-year-old's press handlers initially forgot to bring journalists in to observe his meeting. According to the New York Post, while the US President, Japanese and Philippine leaders had their meeting the press was left downstairs. After the meeting concluded, reporters were quickly ushered out, with Biden ignoring all questions. According to the New York Post, the mix-up with the journalists came down to an inexperienced crop of handlers in charge of the event.

Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner has given a short but savage response to the news of former NFL running back OJ Simpson's death. The Pro Football Hall of Famer Simpson died at 76 after a battle with cancer, his family said in a post on X on Wednesday. He was best known for the sensational 'trial of the century' in 1994, where O.J. was famously acquitted of the brutal killings of his former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ron Goldman. Reacting to the news, Caitlyn Jenner wrote "Good riddance" in a post to X. Jenner has long been critical of Simpson, given her ex-wife Kris Jenner's close friendship with Simpson's ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson. In her 2017 memoir, Jenner described Simpson as "the most narcissistic, egocentric, neediest a-- in the world of sports" and suggested he was guilty of the murders, as per The Washington Post.

Sky News host Paul Murray's former teacher Louise Prentice has recounted a story where he got "kicked off" the school bus as a youngster. Ms Prentice explained to NSW Political Reporter Julia Bradley, Mr Murray was heading to the North Ryde Aquatic Centre to meet a class before he was “kicked off the bus” and made to “wander up to the pool”. “The teachers were all telling Paul off but in the middle of the episode, one of the members of the public jumped in to Paul’s defence and we all had to shut down,” Ms Prentice said. “Then he gave us this little fist in the air. “I think he was insulting the bus driver.”

A Sky News investigation has uncovered a disturbing rise in complaints of cyberbullying targeting women. Anti-violence advocates are calling on social media platforms Facebook and Instagram to do more to tackle the abuse and remove graphic and obscene videos, including horrific footage which shows women being stoned to death. New figures from the e-safety commission show there were 2,703 complaints of abuse, with 60 per cent of those directed at women in 2023. Reports of abuse in the 2024 first quarter are up a staggering 57 per cent compared to the same time last year. WARNING: This video contains distressing content. If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to launch two new series on Netflix. It is reported the first series will revolve around Meghan Markle and will give viewers a look into her passion for cooking, gardening, entertaining and friendship. The second series will delve into the world of professional polo. According to the Herald Sun, Markle’s lifestyle and the polo sports show are still in early production. There has been mixed reaction to the news. One user posted on X, “Oh no, not again”.

Former NFL star turned actor OJ Simpson has died of cancer aged 76, marking what legal analyst Charles Rosenberg says is the “end to a very sad saga”. Mr Simpson was acquitted of the murder of his wife and her friend in the renowned ‘trial of the century’. In an interview with Sky News Australia, Mr Rosenberg stated how the ex-NFL star “fell totally from grace”. “OJ Simpson was the most famous American to be accused of murder in a couple of centuries. “A murder mystery that people followed day-by-day.”

Shadow Foreign Minister Simon Birmingham has welcomed US President Joe Biden’s comments the US will defend the Philippines from any attack in the South China Sea. Mr Biden during his meeting on Thursday with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said, “Any attack on Philippine aircraft, vessels or armed forces in the South China Sea would invoke our mutual defence treaty”. Mr Birmingham said the comments from the US President demonstrate the commitment the United States has to its presence in the region. “These are strong and decisive comments from President Biden,” he told Sky News Australia. “So, it’s a real demonstration that the US remains engaged, remains committed, it's creating the type of deterrence that hopefully can avoid conflict and create space for diplomacy to do its job.”

Shadow Foreign Minister Simon Birmingham has called for the Albanese government to clarify its stance on Palestinian statehood. Mr Birmingham claimed the government this week had created “immense confusion” over its stance on Israel and Palestine and a two-state solution. "The real questions for Penny Wong and Anthony Albanese to answer are whether they are proposing to shift Australia's policy from a negotiated two-state solution to a unilateral recognition for the state of Palestine,” Mr Birmingham told Sky News Australia. "And if they are doing so, whether that means they would undertake that unilateral recognition ahead of a negotiated settlement. "We've got a decades-long position in Australia of supporting a negotiated two-state solution, that is based on our strong recognition that the democratic state of Israel, a friend to Australia, has a right to exist.”

Young Labor Left NSW has become the latest group to criticise the government’s proposed changes to the Migration Amendment Bill. The Young Labor Left group argued the emergency legislation is "flawed" and in breach of the ALP National Platform. It comes after Labor for Refugees NSW/ACT raised serious human rights concerns on the bill on Thursday. The submission to a Senate inquiry into the legislation, authored by Young Labor Left NSW, said: “The youth party refuse to co-sign on the government’s attempt to ram through sweeping powers to punish potentially hundreds of refugees and non-citizens”. The Senate committee on Monday will hold its first hearing on the migration bill.

Sky News US analyst Michael Ware says he does not think it is a foregone conclusion that Iran will strike Israel at some point, as threats of retaliatory attacks from Iran grow. This follows the deaths of two senior Iranian officials in a suspected Israeli strike on its embassy in Syria. “A strike on Israel itself is very, very different to a strike on Israeli interests or Israeli assets,” Mr Ware told Sky News Australia. “Tehran knows that a rocket or other strike within Israel will be so provocative that it will blow up the entire region. “Yet, Tehran is allegedly reassuring countries in the region and the United States that ‘while we’re going to hit back, we’re not looking for a major escalation’.”

An Australian parliamentary delegation is wrapping up a five-day visit to Taiwan where it told the territory to immediately strengthen its defences. The talks included conflict preparedness, with Liberal Senator Dave Sharma revealing the lessons he believes Taiwan should take from Israel. Unilateral change to the status quo could mean an attack by China, which has the world’s largest military. To deter this, Taiwan’s president has boosted defence spending and extended conscription from four months to 12 months service. Former Ambassador to Israel Dave Sharma said it’s only a start. “Four months is inadequate … four months, you’re not training anyone to do anything, 12 months, you’re probably getting a degree of capability, but not much – Israel’s 36 months, you’d think it needs to be something closer to that," he said.

An Iranian attack on the Israeli military and government targets is imminent, according to US intelligence. This comes after two top Iranian generals were killed in the recent suspected Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria. Iran has declared this attack amounted to an attack on Iranian soil. The retaliation strikes could in fact be high precision missiles in the coming days. US President Joe Biden has responded to the threats by re-confirming the United States’ “Ironclad” support for the state of Israel.

CommSec’s Tom Piotrowski says European markets are weak after the central bank held interest rates steady. The European Central Bank on Thursday (local time) held interest rates steady for the fifth straight meeting at four per cent. "European markets are weaker," Mr Piotrowski told Sky News Australia. "The European Central Bank left rates on hold and said that they would be data-dependent with their outlook. "But the markets are expecting a rate cut in June still where the Europeans' fears are concerned." Presented by CommSec.

The head of Australia's Productivity Commission, Danielle Wood, has warned taxpayers may be forced to foot part of the bill for the government's Future Made in Australia plan. Ms Wood, who was handpicked by the government to chair its Productivity Commission, raised concerns. It comes after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday unveiled Labor’s Future Made in Australia plan. She said the idea of subsidies for a growing low-emissions manufacturing sector would take money away from higher economic priorities and opportunities. Ms Wood also believes Australian businesses could also become too reliant on the government's subsidies.

Defence Minister Richard Marles is readying a trip to Ukraine as the government looks to dismiss claims its support for the country is wavering. Labor members are reportedly growing increasingly frustrated at a refusal to reopen Australia's Ukraine Embassy in Kyiv. The Embassy was pre-emptively evacuated before Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The trip is yet to be announced and is still in its planning stage.

OJ Simpson, the ex-NFL star turned actor, who was acquitted of murder has died from cancer at the age of 76. He was best known for the sensational 'trial of the century' in 1994, involving the fatal stabbings of his wife and her friend. Simpson's family posted on social media confirming he died on Wednesday night in Las Vegas. "On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer," the tweet read. "He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. "During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace."

Sky News host James Macpherson says the US intelligence agency believes Iran could end up “attacking Israel”. Mr Macpherson said the intelligence agencies believe an attack is “imminent” on Israelis. “As revenge for a strike Israel launched in Damascus against revolutionary guard members from Iran,” he said. “Israel has said if Iran attacks from Iran, then they will not hesitate in responding. “Which would throw the world into what could only become a world war.”

Sky News host Caleb Bond says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been requested to speak at the biggest synagogue in the country for six months since October 7 but he “cannot get it together” to say a few words. “Is it any surprise that the biggest synagogue in the country … in Bondi here in Sydney has been asking the prime minister to come and speak for six months,” Mr Bond said. “That entire six months they have been asking the PM to come and say a few words. “It is only half an hour away … it is not that big of a drive. “But he cannot get it together and go down and say a few simple words.”

Sky News host Liz Storer says the United States has “more than the appearance” of funding both sides of the war between Israel and Iran. This comes as President Joe Biden has promised Israel with "ironclad” support from the US. “It wasn’t long ago ... (the US) gave Iran $10 billion and this was after the conflict had broken out,” Ms Storer said. “What on Earth were they thinking?” “They were asked repeatedly, ‘how are you going to make sure that Iran isn’t using this for terrorist purposes?’ – and of course they couldn’t give an answer because you can’t, can you.”

LNP MP Henry Pike says the Labor government’s support for Palestinian statehood is all “about domestic politics”. Mr Pike joined Sky News host Paul Murray to discuss the Opposition Leader’s criticism of the government. “I think it’s more insidious than that,” he said. “I completely agree that a lot of what they do is very undergraduate and juvenile. “But I think that this is really not about foreign policy at all, it’s about domestic politics.”