WORLDLionel Messi rewrites history books at record sixth World CupMessi scores three exactly 20 years to the day he made his World Cup debut for Argentina.Al Jazeera·June 17, 2026
WORLDTrump administration seeks to halt air pollution lawsuit against Musk’s xAIUS Department of Justice claims NAACP lawsuit threatens 'national, economic, and energy security'.Al Jazeera·June 17, 2026
WORLD‘Enraged’ union boss defends naming and shaming Victorian Labor MPs who had ‘zero conversations’ with voters<p>Candidates must ‘work their ass off’ to stop One Nation or expect withdrawal of union support, Trades Hall Council secretary says</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/17/australia-news-live-victoria-marines-weapons-pauline-hanson-one-nation-national-presThe Guardian·June 17, 2026
WORLDRussian drone strikes residential building in UkraineA suspected Russian drone attack on a residential building in Ukraine has injured at least seven people.Al Jazeera·June 17, 2026
WORLDMessi hat-trick fires holders Argentina to win over Algeria at World CupArgentina open defence of their World Cup crown with a Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 win against Algeria at 2026 edition.Al Jazeera·June 17, 2026
WORLDHaaland scores two goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on World Cup returnThe Manchester City striker scored his first goals at a major international tournament as Norway powered past Iraq.Al Jazeera·June 17, 2026
WORLDJapan May exports grow at fastest pace in over three years, beating estimates, as chip demand soarsJapan's exports in May grew at their fastest pace since November 2022, boosted by robust demand for cars and semiconductors.CNBC·June 17, 2026
WORLDRain along Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of Atlantic hurricane seasonThe National Hurricane Center in Miami says the system is expected to bring intense rain to southern states including Texas and Louisiana this week.NPR·June 17, 2026
WORLDSpaceX options debut signals 'expensive' and 'dangerous' bets, strategist saysOptions on SpaceX have started trading after the company's IPO, and they show a wide variation in bets.CNBC·June 17, 2026
WORLDEngland will not adapt style despite USA heat, Tuchel saysThomas Tuchel says he is "not ready to adapt" England's playing style at the World Cup despite the heat - as it would "give up" the team's strengths.BBC News·June 17, 2026
WORLDMusk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firmElon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.BBC News·June 17, 2026
WORLDUN reports decline in cross-border fire in southern LebanonUN reports decline in cross-border fire in southern LebanonAl Jazeera·June 17, 2026
