Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team on August 31, 2024, just days after Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. His 20-year international career included a 2022 World Cup win, two Copa América titles, and becoming the men's World Cup all-time top scorer.
Nepal's rescuers are blasting hillsides in a desperate search for missing hydropower workers, as families anxiously await news, according to the BBC.
Three minors were among those killed in a Colombian military air strike on cocaine-trafficking rebels last week, according to authorities, as President Abelardo de la Espriella intensifies operations against armed groups.
A South African airline defended a controversial low-level flyby before a major rugby match, despite safety concerns raised by aviation experts. According to Airlink, the stunt was carefully planned and conducted within safety regulations.
Dolly Parton’s estate has announced a festival honouring the life and legacy of the late singer, set for London and Nashville in 2027, according to a Monday press release.
A 43-year-old Swiss man has been arrested following a fatal shooting at a rave in Aarau, Switzerland, where an Italian woman was killed, according to police.
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the Argentina national team, stating he has 'nothing left to give' and that it was 'a decision that hurt — and still hurts deep down.' The 39-year-old, who played in six World Cups and won the 2022 edition, made the announcement on social media.
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial has gripped the American public for the last five weeks, according to the BBC.
Argentina legend Lionel Messi announced his international retirement following the 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain. His decision came after the death of his father and years of emotional investment in the national team.
Pakistan and China have refused to comply with U.S. sanctions targeting Iran under 'Operation Economic Outcast,' signaling the strategy’s potential failure.
The death toll from the recent flash floods along the Nepal-China border has surpassed 790, with over 3,000 people still missing. Rescue operations continue in difficult conditions following a massive glacier or ice-rock avalanche that triggered the disaster.
The leader of the Unification Church in South Korea has been sentenced to two years in prison for bribery offenses, according to a court ruling.
A South African airline has defended its low-altitude aerial stunt over a packed stadium, stating it was carefully planned with aviation authorities, according to BBC.
The U.S. and Iran traded strikes for the first time in weeks, with the U.S. targeting Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island and Iran retaliating with missile and drone attacks against U.S. bases in Jordan.
The war in Iran is increasingly resembling a 'perpetual war,' with no clear path to de-escalation and a growing human and economic toll, according to international experts and analyses.