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Lionel Messi scored twice in a 2-0 win over Austria to become the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, sending Argentina into the knockout stage. After missing an early penalty, Messi broke the deadlock in the 38th minute and added a stoppage-time solo goal to secure victory.
Curacao held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw at the 2026 World Cup thanks to a brilliant performance by goalkeeper Eloy Room, who made 15 saves — the most in a World Cup match without extra time since 1966. Room's heroics earned the small Caribbean nation its first ever World Cup point, following a heavy opening defeat to Germany.
A record 3,623 people were stranded on mountains in Japan in 2025, including 246 foreign tourists, according to police data released June 12. The surge is blamed on a post-pandemic boom in mountaineering and adventure tourism. Authorities are urging better safety compliance, including weather checks and equipment readiness.
Day four of the 2026 World Cup sees Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal take on DR Congo, while England meet Croatia in the most anticipated match of the day. Ronaldo is chasing a record for scoring at six different tournaments, while Lionel Messi has already made history with a hat-trick.
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, breaking records including most consecutive World Cup matches with a goal. The 38-year-old forward now has 16 total World Cup goals, equaling Miroslav Klose's record, and 120 international career goals.
Japan's Nikkei index surpassed 70,000 points for the first time on June 8, a new record driven by post-pandemic recovery, BOJ policy, and foreign investment. The milestone follows rapid gains from 30,000 points in early 2023, fueled by tech and semiconductor stocks.
Japan's Nikkei index hit 70,000 points for the first time on June 8, as the Bank of Japan raised interest rates to 1% as expected, calming investor concerns. The milestone reflects positive market sentiment after the BOJ's rate move.
On June 8, 2026, Japan's Nikkei index surged over 4% to set a new intraday record high. Positive macroeconomic data spurred investor optimism, with technology, manufacturing, and financial stocks leading the rally. The milestone reflects strong recovery momentum in Japan's financial markets.
Global spending on nuclear weapons hit a record $119 billion in 2025, a $16.8 billion increase from the previous year, according to ICAN. The United States led with $69.2 billion, more than all other nuclear powers combined.
