The US strikes Iran after a ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz; Venezuela’s quake toll rises as rescuers search for survivors; France tops its World Cup group after beating Norway.
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- The US strikes Iran after a ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Venezuela’s quake toll rises as rescuers search for survivors.
- France tops its World Cup group after beating Norway.
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The United States has carried out strikes on Iranian targets after an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command says missile and drone storage sites, as well as coastal radar locations, were targeted.
A Singapore-flagged cargo ship was reportedly struck near Oman on Friday (JUNE 26), by what security sources say was likely a drone.
President Donald Trump earlier blamed Iran for the attack, calling it a “foolish” breach of the ceasefire agreement.
“I don't like the fact that they took a shot yesterday, actually, four we knocked down three, at a ship. Not an allied ship, but a ship. A very expensive ship. And, it was fine, but it took a little beating. They shouldn't be doing that. So you'll find out. I mean, you'll find out.''
REPORTER (OFF-CAMERA): ''Will the U.S. respond? What is your message to Iran?''
TRUMP: ''You're going to find out.''
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Venezuela’s National Assembly says the death toll from this week’s earthquakes has risen to at least 920, with more than 3,300 people injured.
Rescue crews from around the world are continuing to search collapsed buildings, with hundreds still feared trapped under rubble.
The US Geological Survey says the final death toll is likely to rise significantly, with modelling suggesting it could exceed ten thousand.
Seismologist Professor Mark Allen says the shallow depth of the quakes helps explain the scale of the devastation.
"The source was relatively shallow in the Earth's tectonic plate - the layer we call the crust - by which I mean 10 to 20 kilometres in the Earth. And that's unfortunate because it means that not only were these earthquakes very large in terms of the total amount of energy released, but they weren't occurring that far down in the Earth, so that a lot of the energy reached the surface in the regions above them."
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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it is providing consular support to a small number of Australians affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela.
Australia does not have an Embassy in Venezuela, limiting the government's ability to provide consular assistance.
Energy minister Chris Bowen says the government is still working to identify those affected.
“As the Prime Minister indicated, we would expect there would be Australians in Venezuela, and impacted, given the size of the tragedy and the scale of the impact on Venezuela. Australian consular officials are working hard to identify any Australians impacted and the Department of Foreign Affairs will provide updates as and when they can."
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Australia’s under-16 social media ban is facing renewed scrutiny, as the federal government considers tougher enforcement measures.
The restrictions were introduced to limit children’s access to major social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat.
Recent research suggests many young people are still able to bypass the ban and remain active online.
Digital media safety expert Yasmin London says any changes to the legislation must be carefully considered.
"When we start to get in to those teenage years we've got some kids that have been banned, some that still have access there's complexities for parents around well what do I do now you know all of the conversations around and are happening on Snapchat with half their friends but my effective legislation it needs to be well thought out."
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France national football team has topped Group I at the World Cup after a dominant 4–1 win over Norway national football team.
Ousmane Dembélé starred with a first-half hat-trick, helping France secure top spot and a place in the round of 32.
Norway also advances despite the defeat and will face Côte d’Ivoire in the knockout stage.
Meanwhile, Senegal national football team has boosted its hopes of progressing after thrashing Iraq national football team five-nil.
