Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s World Cup match to lead a day where Haaland, Mbappé, and Jonathan David also netted, dazzling fans worldwide.
Month: June 2026
Espanyol vs Belgium 1-1 at World Cup as Egypt Holds Belgium in Group G
Egypt secured a surprise 1-1 draw against Belgium in Group G, while Saudi Arabia held Uruguay to a 1-1 draw in a day of dramatic results.
Bolivian President Deploys Military to Clear Road Blockades as State of Emergency Declared
Bolivia’s president declared a state of emergency and mobilised armed forces to remove blockades that had paralysed road transport across the country.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand Dies at 47 After Three Years in Coma
Thailand’s Crown Princess Bajrakitiyabha, a possible heir to the throne, passed away at 47 after a prolonged comatose state that began in 2023.
Colombia’s Petro-Suspension Proposal Shakes Nation Ahead of Presidential Runoff
The proposal to strip President Gustavo Petro of his powers until election day on June 21 sent political shockwaves through Colombia.
Israel and Hamas Ceasefire Collapses as Gaza Fighting Intensifies
Fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas in Gaza intensified following the breakdown of multiple ceasefire negotiations, with high civilian casualties continuing.
Saif Gaddafi Shot Dead by Gunmen in Zintan Libya — Decades-Long Fugitive Killed
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader, was shot and killed by unidentified gunmen in Zintan, ending years of fugitive status.
35-Year-Old Man Killed in Shark Attack While Spearfishing Off Western Australia
A man was fatally attacked by a large shark estimated at 4.5 metres while spearfishing with his family off Michaelmas Island in Western Australia.
Three Killed in Building Collapse Caused by Gas Explosion in Italy’s Fermo Province
An explosion caused by a gas cylinder collapse killed three people and injured two in Porto Sant’Elpidio in the Province of Fermo, Italy.
Lebanon’s Second International Airport Inaugurated Amid Ongoing Israel-Hezbollah War
Lebanon opened its Rene Mouawad Airport as a second international hub even as fighting continued between Israel and Hezbollah across the country.