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Messi breaks the all-time World Cup scoring record at age 38. Far-right candidate de la Espriella wins Colombia's presidential election with Trump's endorsement. Israeli airstrikes shake Lebanon as ceasefire talks progress. UK PM Starmer resigns amid party mutiny, marking the seventh UK leader in a decade. US judges escalate legal pushback against Trump administration actions including DOJ subpoenas and the sexual abuse appeal.

Messi becomes World Cup all-time top scorer at 38

Messi becomes World Cup all-time top scorer at 38Lionel Messi has broken the men's World Cup all-time scoring record by netting his 17th goal during Argentina's match against Austria. At 38 years old, the legendary forward continues to defy expectations, delivering a historic milestone that cements his legacy in football. Multiple global outlets including CNN, BBC, and the New York Times have covered the achievement, with analysts examining how he maintains elite performance deep into his career.

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Lionel Messi makes history as the World Cup’s all-time top scorer (CNN)
Messi breaks World Cup's all-time scoring record with 17th goal (Al Jazeera)
Record-breaking Messi gives Argentina lead over Austria (BBC)
Lionel Messi Breaks Men’s World Cup Scoring Record (NYT)
How Is Messi Dominating the World Cup at 38? (NYT)

Far-right de la Espriella wins Colombia presidential election

Far-right de la Espriella wins Colombia presidential electionTrump-endorsed far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia's presidential election on a law-and-order platform. Initial counts show him holding a slim lead as his rival challenges the vote results. The Guardian reports concerns that the election of the far-right leader poses an institutional threat to Colombian democracy, while CBC notes Trump's role in boosting his campaign.

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Trump-endorsed de la Espriella holds slim lead in Colombia’s election as rival challenges vote (AP News)
Colombia Election: Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins, initial count shows (NPR)
‘Institutional threat’: election of far-right leader raises fears for democracy in Colombia (The Guardian)
Far-right millionaire wins Colombia’s razor-tight presidential election (The Guardian)
De la Espriella's law-and-order platform wins Colombia vote after earning Trump's support (CBC)

Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon as ceasefire talks advance

Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon as ceasefire talks advanceIsraeli airstrikes have shaken the ancient coastal city of Tyre in Lebanon, raising tensions even as deconfliction talks proceed. Lebanon is discussing a mechanism to coordinate ahead of negotiations with Israel. A prominent Lebanese conservationist was killed in an Israeli airstrike on her home. The New York Times reports Israel maintains troops on defense under the current truce arrangement.

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Israeli strikes leave Lebanon’s ancient coastal city of Tyre shaken (AP News)
Lebanon discusses ‘deconfliction’ mechanism ahead of Israel talks (Al Jazeera)
Leading Lebanese conservationist dies after an Israeli airstrike on her home (NPR)
Israel Holds to Lebanon Truce, With Troops Kept on Defense (NYT)

UK PM Starmer resigns after party mutiny

UK PM Starmer resigns after party mutinyKeir Starmer has resigned as UK Prime Minister after yielding to an internal party mutiny, throwing British politics into further turmoil. This marks the seventh UK Prime Minister in ten years. NPR reports that the resignation paves the way for yet another leadership change, while the New York Times describes the move as a capitulation to rebels within his own party.

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Starmer says he’ll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again (AP News)
UK PM Keir Starmer resigns. And, US and Iran agree to roadmap for final deal (NPR)
Keir Starmer has resigned, paving way for a 7th U.K. prime minister in 10 years (NPR)
Report: UK PM Starmer could resign (China Daily)
Keir Starmer Resigns as U.K. Prime Minister, Yielding to a Party Mutiny (NYT)

US judges escalate legal pushback against Trump administration

US judges escalate legal pushback against Trump administrationMultiple US judges are intensifying criticism and legal rulings against the Trump administration. A judge ruled that DOJ subpoenas targeting Tim Walz and other Democrats are unconstitutional. Separately, an explosive appeal related to Trump's sexual abuse verdict has stalled at the Supreme Court. CNN reports growing judicial resistance across several cases involving executive overreach.

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US judges’ criticism mounts against Trump administration (CNN)
Judge says Trump DOJ subpoenas of Tim Walz and other Democrats are unconstitutional (CNN)
An explosive appeal from Trump over sexual abuse verdict stalls at the US Supreme Court (CNN)