South Korean stocks extended their winning streak for a fifth consecutive session on Wednesday, driven by strong performance in the semiconductor sector, pushing the KOSPI to a new high. Investors, however, remained cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate-setting meeting.
England secured a four-wicket victory over Ireland in a rain-affected T20 World Cup match in Southampton. Sophie Ecclestone starred with the ball, taking 3/22, as Ireland posted 118/9. England chased the target, with Nat Sciver-Brunt scoring 48 before retiring hurt, to maintain their winning momentum.
South Korean stocks rose for a fifth consecutive session, driven by semiconductors, nearing the 9,000-point mark. Investors remain cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decision, while a new state-run investment firm is set to launch.
South Korean stocks rose for the fifth straight session, driven by semiconductors, as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decision. The KOSPI index neared 9,000 points, buoyed by retail and institutional buying amid a 'risk-on' sentiment following a U.S.-Iran peace agreement.
Lionel Messi achieved his first World Cup hat-trick, leading Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria. The star player now equals Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals, extending his scoring streak to five consecutive matches.
The Doosan Bears are on a five-series winning streak and have the best record in the KBO in June, holding the fifth and final postseason spot. Manager Kim Won-hyong acknowledges the team's improved play but emphasizes the season is far from over.
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) nations are making a strong start in the 2026 World Cup, with six teams remaining undefeated after their opening matches. South Korea, Qatar, Australia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Iran have secured wins or draws, showcasing impressive performances against higher-ranked opponents.
Sydney has recorded its longest-ever stretch of consecutive days above 20C for June, breaking a 1919 record. The unusual heatwave extends across much of southeastern Australia, with climate scientists linking it to global warming and potential El Niño development.
Seoul stocks closed sharply higher Monday, with the KOSPI index surging 5.2% to 8,545.98, driven by an agreement between the US and Iran to end their war. The Korean won also rose significantly.
Vinícius Júnior scored a brilliant equalizer in the 32nd minute to help Brazil secure a 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opening Group C match at the FIFA World Cup. Morocco had taken an early lead through Ismael Saibari in the 21st minute. The result extended Brazil's unbeaten streak in World Cup openers to 21 matches.
Fernando Alonso's 42-race qualifying streak against teammate Lance Stroll ended at the Montmeló circuit, where Stroll outqualified Alonso by 53 thousandths of a second. Both Aston Martin cars struggled, occupying the last two grid positions, highlighting the car's performance issues.
Fernando Alonso's impressive streak of outperforming Lance Stroll ended at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, where Stroll qualified just ahead by 0.053 seconds. Alonso highlighted his consistent performance over 42 races, with both Aston Martins qualifying near the back.
DeNA dominated Lotte with 19 hits and 16 runs, finally ending their losing streak. Key hits included Ebihara's leadoff single, Sano's go-ahead double, Maki's 3-run homer, Katsumata's first career homer, and Ebihara's grand slam. Despite Lotte scoring 6 runs, DeNA secured their first double-digit score since May 8th.
Lee Jung-hoo's career-best 18-game hitting streak ended Friday in the San Francisco Giants' 5-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs. The South Korean outfielder went 0-for-3, dropping his batting average to .333, still the second-highest in MLB.
Despite Myanmar authorities claiming a return to normalcy after a 2021 military coup, a vibrant and clandestine elite party scene persists in Yangon. Clubbers sleep through loud music in warehouse venues, highlighting a stark contrast between official messaging and the reality on the ground.
Lee Jung-hoo's 18-game hitting streak came to an end as he went hitless in four at-bats against the Chicago Cubs. Kim Ha-seong also failed to record a hit in his return to the lineup after a six-day break. Song Sung-moon remained on the bench.
Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli, the youngest ever Formula 1 championship leader, seeks his sixth consecutive win at the Spanish Grand Prix. After dominating Monaco, he faces a more traditional track in Barcelona that will test Mercedes' true performance and his rivalry with teammate George Russell.
Egypt aims to break its winless streak in the 2026 World Cup, having never won a match in three previous appearances. The Pharaohs, record African champions, face Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand in Group G under a new 48-team format.
San Francisco Giants' Lee Jung-hoo extended his hitting streak to 18 games with a 2-for-4 performance, including a walk and a steal, in a 11-10 walk-off win against the Washington Nationals. His batting average rose to .338.
Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants has set a new Major League Baseball record for the longest hitting streak by a South Korean player, extending it to 17 games. Despite his performance, the Giants lost to the Washington Nationals 6-3.
Lee Jung-hoo extended his hitting streak to 16 games with a 4-for-5 performance, but the San Francisco Giants lost 4-3 to the Washington Nationals after blowing a late lead.
Victor Wembanyama's 32-point performance leads San Antonio Spurs to 115-111 win over New York Knicks, cutting the NBA Finals series deficit to 2-1.
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, ending the Knicks' 13-game postseason winning streak. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 32 points, while Jalen Brunson scored 32 for the Knicks.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.72 billion in net outflows in the week ending June 5, extending a four-week streak of billion-dollar redemptions, attributed to macro-driven risk repricing amid stronger US employment data and rising Treasury yields.
