ABC News is reporting that the U.S. struck Iran after President Donald J Trump called a Strait of Hormuz attack a "foolish" ceasefire breach. It said Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps vowed a "swift and decisive" response, claiming it repelled a U.S. attack on Sirik Island.
The outlet is also reporting that the global economy has not completely collapsed despite what it described as the "incompetent and erratic negotiating tactics" of the Trump administration, which it said can cause underlying economic stories to be overlooked.
Domestically, ABC News is reporting that doctors are warning of an "enormous" risk of overdose after testing a popular unapproved weight loss peptide. It said the product contained double the strength listed on its label, revealing "life-threatening" ingredients. Additionally, a defense home loan subsidy will change after critics argued the scheme provided uncompetitive rates to Defence members and veterans, leaving them worse off.
In other news, ABC News is reporting that a rare "one-two punch" of earthquakes hit Venezuela this week, causing buildings in Caracas to shake and "pancake." It also said that the dry heart of Australia, specifically Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, is now "awash with water," with levels at their best in years.
The outlet is reporting that One Nation won the Farrer seat, and residents are now testing Pauline Hanson and the party after decisively voting to change their once-safe seat. Folk and country music legend John Williamson, 80, is ready to retire from extensive touring, according to ABC News.
Finally, ABC News is reporting that France beat Norway 4-1, with Ousmane Dembele scoring a rapid hat-trick, to top Group I in football. It also noted that Senegal's 5-0 win over Iraq gives it a strong chance of qualifying. The outlet also said that drops in fuel prices will not immediately lead to cheaper airfares, as experts anticipate a lag before prices decrease after airlines raised them due to high fuel costs.