Author: Katlego Sean Mahaye

Politics

Trump Designates Nigeria as Religious Freedom Violator, Threatens Aid Cuts and Military Action

Donald Trump designated Nigeria a 'Country of Particular Concern' for religious persecution, citing 3,100 Christian deaths in 2023–2024, and threatened to cut aid and prepare for military action if Nigeria fails to act.

Sports

Arsenal 2-0 Brighton: Nwaneri and Saka strike as Gunners cruise into Carabao Cup quarters

Arsenal beat Brighton 2-0 with goals from Ethan Nwaneri and Bukayo Saka, extending their unbeaten run to eight games and keeping a fifth straight clean sheet. The win advances them to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

Sports

Dortmund Stuns Copenhagen 4-2 on Matchday 3 of 2025-26 Champions League

Borussia Dortmund beat FC Copenhagen 4-2 on Oct 21, 2025, boosting their Champions League points to seven and putting Copenhagen on the brink of elimination in the new league‑phase format.

Sports

Argentina edges Colombia 1-0 to book final spot at U‑20 World Cup

Argentina edged Colombia 1‑0 in the U‑20 World Cup semi‑final in Santiago, sending Mateo Silvetti's goal‑winner to a final clash with Morocco.

World

Russia's Drone Strikes on SOCAR Push Azerbaijan Toward Ukraine

Russian drone strikes on SOCAR's Odesa depot and earlier incidents push Azerbaijan closer to Ukraine, reshaping regional alliances.

World

Storm Boris Floods Central Europe, Death Toll Hits 24

Storm Boris triggered deadly floods across Central Europe, killing at least 24 and displacing tens of thousands. Major infrastructure damage and huge insurance claims loom.

Sports

Zambia U‑17 women drawn with Paraguay, Japan, NZ in World Cup Group F

Zambia U‑17 women draw Paraguay, Japan and New Zealand in Group F for the 2025 World Cup, with coach Carol Kanyemba prepping friendlies to boost historic back‑to‑back qualification.

Sports

Scotland vs Greece World Cup 2026 Qualifier: TV Details, Kick‑Off Time & How to Watch

Scotland face Greece in a World Cup 2026 qualifier on 15 Nov 2025, streamed on BBC One Scotland. A win could keep direct qualification hopes alive.

Sports

Libya’s penalty blunder hands Cape Verde 2-1 win, dashing AFCON hopes

Libya's missed penalties handed Cape Verde a 2-1 win in an AFCON 2017 qualifier, sinking Libya's hopes and reshaping Group F dynamics.

Sports

England Women Edge Bangladesh in Thrilling ICC World Cup Clash at Guwahati

England Women chased down Bangladesh's 178 at Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium, clinching a tight ICC Women's World Cup win thanks to captain Heather Knight and vice‑captain Charlie Dean.

Sports

Eddie Jordan, F1 Visionary and TV Star, Dies at 76 in Cape Town

Eddie Jordan, the Irish F1 team founder who gave Michael Schumacher his debut, died at 76 in Cape Town after a battle with cancer, leaving a lasting motorsport legacy.