Jude Bellingham, 22, set a new record as the youngest European player to compete in four major international tournaments, scoring in England's 4-2 win over Croatia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener.
Seoul stocks crossed the 9,000-point milestone for the first time on Thursday, driven by AI-related stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, despite a hawkish U.S. Fed and Iran uncertainty. The KOSPI reached 9,040.52, less than a month after breaking 8,000.
Cristiano Ronaldo made history by appearing in his sixth FIFA World Cup, joining Lionel Messi. However, the milestone was overshadowed by Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo and Ronaldo's subdued performance.
Lionel Messi achieved a significant milestone, scoring three goals in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, tying Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals. The superstar's journey spans six tournaments and highlights his enduring excellence.
Shubman Gill achieved his 1,000th ODI run in 954 balls, surpassing MS Dhoni's record of 955 balls. He scored 154 runs off 110 balls in the second ODI against Afghanistan, forming a 224-run partnership with Ishan Kishan.
Elon Musk's net worth has exceeded Bitcoin's market cap, reaching $1.32 trillion as SpaceX shares surge post-IPO. This highlights a shift in speculative capital towards public companies like SpaceX, while the crypto market cools.
Shreyas Iyer achieved a significant ODI milestone, becoming the joint second-fastest Indian to reach 3,000 runs in his 72nd innings. He also ranks third fastest by balls faced. This occurred during India's second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow.
Ishan Kishan scored a rapid 71-ball century against Afghanistan in Lucknow, marking the third-fastest ODI hundred against the team. Shubman Gill also hit a century in the same match, making it the first time two Indian batters scored centuries in under 80 balls in an innings.
Hyperliquid's perpetual futures open interest exceeds $10 billion, driven by crypto assets and expansion into equities, commodities, and synthetic pre-IPO trading via HIP-3, drawing attention from traditional financial firms.
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.
Lionel Messi became the second player ever to score in five FIFA World Cups, netting a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium. He joins Cristiano Ronaldo in this exclusive club and now shares the all-time World Cup scoring record with Miroslav Klose.
Lionel Messi became the second player ever to score in five FIFA World Cups during Argentina's match against Algeria. He also reached 16 World Cup goals, tying Miroslav Klose.
Lionel Messi marked his 200th appearance for Argentina during their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match against Algeria in Kansas City. At 38, he continues to set records, becoming the third male player to reach this milestone and extending his World Cup achievements.
Lionel Messi celebrated his 200th appearance for Argentina during the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match against Algeria in Kansas City. At 38, the captain continues to set records, becoming the third man to reach this milestone and extending his World Cup achievements.
Lionel Messi celebrated his 200th appearance for Argentina in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J opener against Algeria in Kansas City. At 38, the captain continues to set records, becoming the third male player to reach this milestone.
Kylian Mbappé is on the verge of breaking multiple records at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After scoring twice in France's opening match, he became France's all-time leading goalscorer and France's leading World Cup goalscorer. He is also close to becoming the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer.
SpaceX has surpassed Amazon in market capitalization, becoming the world's fifth most valuable company after its stock market debut. The company also announced its intent to acquire AI coding app startup Cursor for $60bn, aiming to enhance its AI capabilities.
Rising housing costs and stagnant wages are pushing educated Americans to seek alternative homeownership solutions, including tiny homes, relocating to cheaper markets, or forming multi-generational households. Renting from large corporate landlords also presents challenges.
Meta's Threads app has surpassed 500 million monthly active users, nearing its third anniversary. The platform, which saw rapid growth, is introducing new features like communities and "Your Algo" for personalized feed control, with "Your Algo" rolling out in several English-speaking countries.
Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building, described as a milestone in Marxist and CCP history, emphasizes centralized leadership, rigorous self-governance, and anti-corruption measures. Introduced before the 2027 party congress, it anticipates significant Central Committee and Politburo reshuffles.
Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building, a new doctrine emphasizing centralized leadership and anti-corruption, was lauded as a historical milestone at a national conference. Introduced a year before the 2027 party congress, it sets the stage for significant leadership changes.
The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant's 5th unit, a joint India-Russia project, has installed its reactor pressure vessel, a crucial step towards operationality by year-end, contributing to India's clean energy goals and a total site capacity of 6,000 MW.
Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, ranked world No. 23, is set to make his Wimbledon debut after a remarkable year of firsts, including a French Open quarter-final appearance. Despite limited grass-court experience, his aggressive baseline game and strong return statistics suggest potential success.
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and Hong Kong's bourse are exploring dual-listing opportunities with Kazakh mining firms. AIFC Governor Renat Bekturov stated that agreements signed during John Lee's visit are a key step for cooperation, aiming to boost investment and market access.
