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A Manhattan court has sentenced a would-be assassin operating on behalf of the Iranian government to 15 years in prison.

His target was Masih Alinejad — an Iranian women's rights activist, journalist and outspoken critic of the regime.

• Guest: Masih Alinejad, Iranian women's rights activist and journalist
• Producer: Pip Cook

The leadership of the Liberal and National parties remains in flux as members prepare for a return to parliament next week.

Liberal challengers to Opposition Leader Sussan Ley met in Melbourne yesterday — without agreement on a way forward, while David Littleproud faces a challenge for the Nationals leadership on Monday.

Guests:

• James Massola is Chief Political Commentator for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
• Tom McIlroy is Political Editor at The Guardian
• Melissa Clarke is Breakfast's Political Correspondent.

Producer: Jason Whittaker

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Nationals backbencher Colin Boyce said he will move a spill motion to challenge David Littleproud for the leadership of the party next week.

Mr Littleproud says he's "always respected" the party room's "decisions and direction", including "the right to voice different opinions" - and he stands by his record as Nationals leader. 

Meanwhile, pressure on Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has intensified.

The two most likely leadership contenders - Andrew Hastie and Angus Taylor - aren't ruling out a tilt ahead of parliament resuming next week.

Turning to WA where authorities have confirmed they're investigating the alleged throwing of a bomb into a crowd at an Invasion Day rally in Perth as a "potential terrorist act".

A 31-year old man has been charged with endangering lives or safety, and he's also been charged with making or possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances in connection with the Australia Day incident.

Overseas US President Donald Trump has signalled he wants to ease tensions in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of American citizen Alex Pretti.

The killing of Mr Pretti has reignited local protests in Minneapolis and across the country, and comes just weeks after Renee Good was killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official in the same city.Meanwhile a former senior lawyer says the latest investigation into the Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayor is about shifting the focus of the events. 

In 2008, 17-year-old Sam Davis was a gifted sportsman with a passion for AFL.

But in May of that year, his life was cut short after attending a party. He was knocked unconscious and died in hospital.  The teenager accused of killing the young footballer's with a single blow to the head was acquitted.

Despite the overwhelming grief, his parents were determined that Sam's legacy would live on providing mentoring to hundreds of thousands of young people - slashing the number of violent incidents at schools they work with.

• Guest: Neil Davis, Sam's dad and Sammy D Foundation co-founder

Authorities have confirmed they're investigating the alleged throwing of a bomb into a crowd at an Invasion Day rally in Perth as a "potential terrorist act".

A 31-year old man has been charged with endangering lives or safety, and he's also been charged with making or possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances in connection with the Australia Day incident.GuestAnne Aly, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, and also a counter-terrorism expertProducersIsadora BogleJason Whittaker

Senior Nationals MPs have thrown their support behind David Littleproud after a challenge to the leadership from backbencher Colin Boyce. The move comes after Mr Littleproud ended the coalition agreement with the Liberal party for a second time. 

• GUEST: Kevin Hogan, Deputy Leader of the National Party
• PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle 

Nationals backbencher Colin Boyce said he will move a spill motion to challenge David Littleproud for the leadership of the party next week.

Mr Littleproud says he's "always respected" the party room's "decisions and direction", including "the right to voice different opinions" - and he stands by his record as Nationals leader. GuestColin Boyce, member for Flynn in Queensland ProducerIsadora Bogle

A week after the National Party walked away from the Coalition, pressure on Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has intensified.

The two most likely leadership contenders - Andrew Hastie and Angus Taylor - aren't ruling out a tilt ahead of parliament resuming next week.

• GUEST: James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Finance
• PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle 

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has sparked a new debate in political circles about how to tackle Islamic extremism in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.

In a speech to an antisemitism conference in Israel this week, Mr Morrison urged Muslim leaders to establish accreditation for preachers, translate teachings into English and clamp down on links to foreign Islamist groups.

Liberal frontbencher Andrew Bragg went on to back a conversation on the proposals - saying the West has been quote "too nice for its own good".GuestBilal Rauf, advisor to the Australian National Imams Council 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is wrapping up a visit to one of Australia's closest neighbours, Timor-Leste, as it continues to push for development of the Greater Sunrise gas fields in the face of major economic challenges.Australia says the relationship is of "fundamental importance" as it looks to promote security, stability and influence in a region where China has a growing presence.Guest: Susannah Patton is Director of the Lowy Institute's Southeast Asia Program

Producer: Anne Barker