Conservative US Commentator Shot Dead & Why Did Israel Strike Qatar?

Israel has carried out a strike in Doha, targeting a building it claims housed Hamas' political leadership, but the move is being condemned as a violation of international law by multiple world leaders.

We break down the fallout of this shocking escalation, its impact on stalled ceasefire talks, and what it means for the future of the Gaza conflict.

And in headlines today US right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck on Wednesday at an event at a Utah university; Prince Harry has had tea with his dad King Charles at their first face to face meeting in 19 months; As the manhunt for Dezi Freeman enters its 17th day, authorities are hoping a $1 million reward and the offer of protection against prosecution for anyone who may have helped the fugitive could lead them to a breakthrough arrest; Just days after launching air strikes reportedly targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, Israel has also struck the Yemeni capital Sanaa and the northern province of al-Jawf; Liberal leader Sussan Ley has asked Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to step down from her coalition portfolios after the senator claimed the Labor government was bringing in more Indian migrants to bolster its vote; Former Aussie tennis great Lleyton Hewitt has been allowed to captain Australia in this weekend's Davis Cup match in Sydney despite being hit with a fine and a ban for "offensive conduct" at a previous tie when he pushed a volunteer doping control official against a wall

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