Morning News Bulletin 17 April 2024

US officials confirm reports Israel has carried out military operations against Iran; Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says more must be done to address violence against women, and in sport, West Australian wildcard George Pittar continues stunning run at the Margaret River Pro.

A 16-year-old boy charged with a terrorism offence over an alleged stabbing at a Sydney church; the United States vetoes a Palestinian request for full UN membership, and in football, A-League women's club Canberra United will play again next season.

In this bulletin, the Prime Minister insists 'terrorism' was an appropriate label used to describe a Sydney church stabbing attack; the largest democratic exercise ever undertaken begins as Indians head to the polls; and in rugby league, Women's State of Origin announces the first ever three-game series.

The family of a 16-year-old who allegedly stabbed a bishop say their son is remorseful; Federal Police say they've caught the man responsible for a failed 900 kilogram cocaine smuggling plot, and in sport, Manchester City's Champions League dreams shattered after dramatic Real Madrid loss.

The bishop stabbed at a Sydney church publicly forgives his alleged attacker; the federal government considers granting a permanent visa to a security guard injured during the Bondi stabbings, and in sport, Brisbane's preparedness to host the 2032 Olympic games called into question.

Westfield Bondi Junction to re-open for a day of reflection; A 19-year-old arrested for participating in riots following the Wakeley Church stabbing attack and in football, Manchester City take on Real Madrid for a spot in the Champions League semi-finals.

Australia's military to receive $50 billion increases over the next decade, Anthony Albanese unveils new boost to critical minerals industry, Australia reveals new Olympic uniforms to mark 100 days until the Paris games begin.

The High Court hears a legal challenge against indefinite detention, The UK to ban smoking for people born after 2009, And an AFL player sidelined for a homophobic slur vents about the penalty on his wife's podcast

In this bulletin, further changes to knife laws being considered in New South Wales; permanent residency for the French national who confronted the Bondi Junction attacker; and in sport, the Olympic torch flame lit, marking 68 days until the Paris Games.

The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader call for unity after Sydney church attack; Communities mourn the loss of two foreign nationals killed in Bondi stabbing; And in football, uncertainty over Olyroos' Paris qualification.