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Israel's war cabinet is discussing how to respond to drone attacks from Iran while considering a ground offensive in southern Gaza. Western allies urge restraint to avoid escalating tensions in the Middle East. A knife attack at a church in Sydney is declared a terrorist incident, with a 16-year-old boy arrested. The UK is debating strict smoking laws that would make it illegal for anyone born after 2009 to buy cigarettes. There are calls to scrap VAT on bras, as poorly fitted ones can cause health problems. Hannah Waddingham is praised for her response to a photographer's inappropriate comment at the Olivier Awards. With the latest, I'm Kyle Fraser. Israel's war cabinet's meeting again to discuss how to respond to drone attacks from Iran. It's understood that they led their planned ground offensive in Rafa in southern Gaza, while they weigh up what to do next. Western allies, including the UK, have urged restraint to avoid escalation in the Middle East. But Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari vowed to take action. We are still on high alert and assessing the situation. Over the last few hours, we approved operational plans for both offensive and defensive action. Police in Australia have declared a knife attack at a church in Sydney in Australia as a terrorist incident. A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a bishop and a number of other people were injured. MPs will debate legislation today designed to give the UK some of the strictest smoking laws in the world. The bill would mean anyone born from 2009 onwards would never be able to legally buy cigarettes. But many Conservative MPs are expected to rebel. There are calls for VAT to be scrapped when buying bras. The Society of Radiographers argues they are basic necessities and that delivery could be considered discriminatory. Healthcare professionals who carry out X-rays and MRI scans say a poorly fitted bra can lead to problems. The proposal will be put forward at their three-day annual conference in Leeds that begins today. Sky's Daniel Henry has more. One of the other points is that women who have had breast cancer, they already don't have to pay tax. So the argument is that that's something that should be extended to all women. And in showbiz, Hannah Waddingham's being called a role model for her response to a photographer calling out, show your leg, while she was on the red carpet for the Olivier Awards. The ceremony's host replied, you would never say that to a man and have some manners. One fan online wrote, what a queen. There's more news online at gayo.co.uk.