QtrendsLionel Messi breaks the World Cup all-time scoring record at 18 goals during Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria. In Colombia, Trump-backed populist Abelardo de la Espriella wins the presidential election, drawing concern from critics and a diplomatic outreach from China. US federal judges escalate criticism of the Trump administration, ruling subpoenas against Democrats unconstitutional and stalling an appeal over a sexual abuse verdict. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns amid a party mutiny, marking the seventh UK PM in a decade. US and Iran begin a new round of negotiations in Switzerland, with technical talks set to continue despite Trump's threats and Tehran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Lionel Messi scored his 18th World Cup goal during Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria, breaking the men's tournament scoring record. The milestone cements Messi's legacy as the greatest goalscorer in World Cup history, surpassing a record that had stood for decades. Meanwhile, Argentina continues its strong campaign in the ongoing tournament.
Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by Donald Trump, has won Colombia's presidential election according to initial vote counts. His rival has challenged the result, raising concerns about democratic stability. China has extended an outreach to the president-elect, while critics warn the far-right leader poses an institutional threat to Colombian democracy.
A growing number of US federal judges are pushing back against actions by the Trump administration. One ruling declared DOJ subpoenas targeting Tim Walz and other Democrats unconstitutional. Separately, an explosive appeal from Trump over a sexual abuse verdict remains stalled at the Supreme Court, adding to the legal pressures facing the former president.
Keir Starmer has resigned as UK prime minister after a party revolt, making him the seventh British prime minister in ten years. The resignation throws British politics into further turmoil, with the Labour Party now facing a leadership contest and a potential general election. Starmer's departure follows mounting internal discontent over his leadership and policy direction.
The United States and Iran have opened a fresh round of negotiations in Switzerland, with mediators describing the first session as positive and constructive. However, Trump's threats rattled the opening day, and Iran has again closed the Strait of Hormuz. Technical talks will continue as both sides work toward a roadmap for a final deal.