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Sam Curran rescues England as rain aborts T20 opener at Christchurch

Sam Curran rescues England as rain aborts T20 opener at Christchurch

Sam Curran's innings gave England a total of 153 before rain stopped play at Hagley Oval, leaving the T20 series level 0‑0 and setting up fresh battles in Hamilton and Auckland.

Canada Holds 13th‑Ranked Colombia to Scoreless Friendly at Red Bull Arena

Canada Holds 13th‑Ranked Colombia to Scoreless Friendly at Red Bull Arena

Canada drew 0‑0 with 13th‑ranked Colombia at Red Bull Arena on Oct. 14, 2025. Coach Jesse Marsch praised progress but stressed the need for sharper finishing as both teams prep for upcoming qualifiers.

Azerbaijan Mulls Lifting Arms Embargo on Ukraine After Russian Strikes on SOCAR Assets

Azerbaijan Mulls Lifting Arms Embargo on Ukraine After Russian Strikes on SOCAR Assets

Azerbaijan may lift its arms embargo on Ukraine after Russian drone strikes on SOCAR assets, a move that could reshape regional power balances.

Black Stars seek fifth World Cup at home vs Comoros in Accra

Black Stars seek fifth World Cup at home vs Comoros in Accra

Ghana's Black Stars host Comoros at Accra Sports Stadium on Oct 12, 2025, aiming for a fifth World Cup slot, while the underdogs fight to stay alive in CAF qualifying.

England Smash Sri Lanka to Top World Cup Table at Newlands

England Smash Sri Lanka to Top World Cup Table at Newlands

England's 88‑run win over Sri Lanka at Newlands lifts them to the top of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 table, with standout performances from Sciver‑Brunt and Katherine Brunt.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

María Corina Machado, famed Venezuelan opposition leader, wins the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, spotlighting the country's fight for democracy.

Court Rejects Shadrack Sibiya’s Suspension Appeal Amid Tender Scandal

Court Rejects Shadrack Sibiya’s Suspension Appeal Amid Tender Scandal

Pretoria High Court dismissed Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya’s bid to overturn his suspension, intensifying a R360 million tender scandal involving senior officials.

Jadon Sancho’s Aston Villa loan caps a chaotic summer of transfer twists

Jadon Sancho’s Aston Villa loan caps a chaotic summer of transfer twists

Jadon Sancho joins Aston Villa on loan after a chaotic summer of failed moves, high agent fees, and a busted Roma deal, reshaping his United future.

FHFA Closes Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac NY Offices Over Letitia James

FHFA Closes Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac NY Offices Over Letitia James

FHFA shuts Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's New York offices over Letitia James' alleged mortgage fraud, keeping operations remote but sparking industry upheaval.

Nigeria Court Stops Tinted‑Glass Permit Seizures After 210 Cars

Nigeria Court Stops Tinted‑Glass Permit Seizures After 210 Cars

A Warri court halted Nigeria's tinted‑glass permit seizures after 210 cars were impounded, sparking debate over security, costs, and legal authority.

Ozekhome Calls for Depoliticised Anti‑Corruption Agencies as He Faces ICPC Probe

Ozekhome Calls for Depoliticised Anti‑Corruption Agencies as He Faces ICPC Probe

Professor Mike Ozekhome urges depoliticised anti‑corruption bodies ahead of the 2027 elections, even as he faces an ICPC probe over forged IDs and a London property scheme.

Ipswich Town End 16‑Year Derby Drought with 3‑1 Win Over Norwich

Ipswich Town End 16‑Year Derby Drought with 3‑1 Win Over Norwich

Ipswich Town broke a 16‑year derby drought with a 3‑1 win over Norwich City at Portman Road on Oct 5, 2025, ending Norwich's 14‑game unbeaten run and shifting promotion hopes.