QtrendsArgentina advances past Cape Verde in a World Cup scare, while Messi keeps scoring. America's 250th anniversary draws reflection on expansionism and founding values. Venezuela's earthquake death toll reaches 2,595 as rescue shifts to recovery. Iran holds colossal funeral for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei with a defiant message to the US. Russia strikes Kyiv with exceptional lethality, killing at least 21, as Ukraine hits Moscow's oil sector.
Defending champions Argentina needed extra time to overcome tiny Cape Verde and advance to the Round of 16. Lionel Messi scored again but the underdogs gave the favorites a major fright before falling in extra time. The match was Cape Verde's spirited challenge against one of the tournament's top teams. Argentina survive but the performance raises questions about their title defense.
The United States marks its 250th anniversary with a mix of celebration and introspection. International media examines America's evolving role from expansionism to its current test of global influence. Chinese state media calls for a return to the founders' wisdom, while domestic coverage focuses on nationwide celebrations. The milestone prompts debate over America's first sphere of influence and its power in the modern era.
Venezuela's devastating earthquakes have left at least 2,595 dead as rescue operations transition to recovery. Families anguish at makeshift morgues while identifying victims. International rescue teams, including crews from Los Angeles, continue searching for survivors. The scale of destruction has overwhelmed local authorities and drawn global humanitarian concern.
Iran has begun dayslong funeral proceedings for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the ongoing war. The colossal event carries a defiant message to the United States and President Trump. Mourners will gather across multiple cities over several days. Khamenei's death marks a seismic shift in Iran's political and religious leadership.
Russia launched an exceptionally deadly attack on Kyiv, killing at least 21 people in one of the heaviest strikes on the Ukrainian capital. The assault comes as Ukraine strikes back at Moscow's oil infrastructure. The escalation marks a significant intensification of the conflict on both sides. The attack threatens July 4th events amid an ongoing heat wave in the region.