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Enzo Fernández’s header puts Chelsea back in top four after 1-0 win
Oct 13, 2025 / 15 Comments
Enzo Fernández’s 73rd‑minute header gave Chelsea a 1‑0 win over Tottenham, propelling the Blues back into the Premier League top four and sharpening the race for Champions League spots.
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Senegal thrashes South Sudan 5-0 in Juba World Cup qualifier
Oct 11, 2025 / 17 Comments
Senegal's Lions of Teranga crush South Sudan 5‑0 at Juba International Stadium on Oct 10, 2025, cementing their lead in CAF Group B and edging closer to 2026 World Cup qualification.
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Escaped inmate Derrick Groves captured in Atlanta after 146‑day manhunt
Oct 10, 2025 / 3 Comments
Escaped inmate Derrick Groves was captured in Atlanta after a 146‑day manhunt, leading to an extradition hearing and his return to Louisiana to face additional charges.
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Ten Napoli stars answer national team calls during October 2025 break
Oct 9, 2025 / 15 Comments
Ten Napoli first‑team players receive national team call‑ups for World Cup qualifiers and U‑21 matches during the October 2025 break, testing Antonio Conte's centennial squad.
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Xiaomi rolls out Redmi 15 5G in Europe with 7,000 mAh battery and 144 Hz screen
Oct 7, 2025 / 3 Comments
Xiaomi launches the budget Redmi 15 5G in Germany and Poland, offering a 7,000 mAh battery, 144 Hz display, and Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 for under €250, sparking fresh competition in Europe's mid‑range market.
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Everest Blizzard Traps Hundreds During China’s Golden Week, Sparks Massive Rescue
Oct 7, 2025 / 3 Comments
A rare October blizzard on Mount Everest trapped nearly 1,000 Golden Week tourists; over 350 rescued, 200 still stranded, prompting new safety rules amid climate concerns.
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ABU Zaria’s 2025 Cultural Carnival Unites Students in a Vibrant Celebration
Oct 6, 2025 / 5 Comments
Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria hosted the 2025 Students' Cultural Carnival, uniting thousands of students in a vibrant showcase of Nigeria's diverse traditions and sparking calls for similar events nationwide.
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Sevilla Upset Barcelona 4-1 as Lewandowski Misses Penalty in LaLiga Shock
Oct 6, 2025 / 19 Comments
Sevilla's 4‑1 upset over Barcelona at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, highlighted by Lewandowski's missed penalty, shatters the Catalans' title push and sparks fresh LaLiga drama.
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Udinese, Cagliari draw 1-1 in Serie A showdown at Bluenergy Stadium
Oct 6, 2025 / 11 Comments
Udinese and Cagliari share a 1-1 draw at Udine's Bluenergy Stadium, with injuries sidelining Cagliari's key players and the point keeping both mid‑table in Serie A.
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James McAtee joins Nottingham Forest, dashing Dortmund & Leipzig hopes
Oct 5, 2025 / 15 Comments
Midfielder James McAtee, 22, leaves Manchester City for Nottingham Forest in a £30m deal, snubbing Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Julius Malema convicted, faces 15‑year prison term and parliamentary ban
Oct 3, 2025 / 3 Comments
Julius Malema, EFF leader, was convicted on Oct 1 2025 of firearm offenses, faces a minimum 15‑year term and an automatic parliamentary ban under South Africa’s Constitution.
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Tanzania Women’s One‑Wicket Thriller Stuns Namibia in Accra
Sep 30, 2025 / 16 Comments
Tanzania Women snatched a one‑wicket win over Namibia in Accra during the Women's African Games 2024, but a net‑run‑rate shortfall kept them out of the semis.
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