QtrendsColombia elects far-right populist Abelardo de la Espriella in a razor-tight vote, with China quickly extending an olive branch. Lionel Messi breaks the men's World Cup all-time scoring record with 18 goals. US-Iran negotiations advance with technical talks set to continue after an 'encouraging' first round, though Trump's threats and Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure add tension. UK PM Keir Starmer resigns after just two years, triggering yet another leadership contest in a decade of political instability.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-endorsed right-wing populist, has won Colombia's presidential election in a razor-thin contest. His victory has raised concerns for democratic institutions as his opponent challenges the vote. China has moved quickly to extend diplomatic overtures to the incoming president-elect.
Lionel Messi has made history by becoming the men's World Cup all-time leading scorer with 18 career goals. The milestone surpasses the previous record and cements his legacy as one of football's greatest players. The achievement has drawn global tributes and celebration.
The first round of US-Iran negotiations concluded on a positive note, with mediators describing the atmosphere as constructive. However, President Trump's threats during the talks disrupted proceedings, and Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz. Technical discussions are set to continue, with another round scheduled in Switzerland.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned, ending a brief tenure that lasted just two years. His departure triggers a Labour leadership contest and a search for Britain's seventh prime minister in ten years. The resignation adds to a period of extraordinary political instability in the UK.
Analysis of Starmer's rapid decline shows how his support evaporated within just 24 months of his landslide election victory. Critics point to a lack of clear direction and drifting public confidence. His resignation marks one of the fastest reversals of political fortune in modern British history.