Messi ties World Cup scoring record in Argentina win
Lionel Messi tied the World Cup all-time scoring record during Argentina's victory over Algeria, continuing his extraordinary run on the international stage. The achievement adds another milestone to Messi's legendary career as he leads Argentina deep into the tournament. Media outlets across the world hailed the performance as one for the ages.
President Trump's nascent interim agreement with Iran is beset by problems, with top concerns including the flow of money to Tehran and unresolved nuclear program negotiations. A tentative deal to end the US-Iran war has been reached, prompting Trump to order a halt to the US naval blockade. Iran is selling the deal domestically as a victory, though observers describe it as a necessity for the Iranian economy.
A Russian warship fired warning shots at a UK-flagged yacht in the English Channel, claiming the vessel was on a 'dangerous course'. The British couple aboard described the experience as 'surreal'. The UK military is investigating the incident, which has further heightened tensions between Russia and Western nations.