Aston Villa defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 in the Europa League, with Ian Maatsen scoring a late first-half goal and Danny Ings converting a penalty. Unai Emery's side now lead Group B with nine points.
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari returned to Nigeria on December 9, 2025, and urged unity among top government officials' wives, calling Nigeria resilient amid post-Buhari challenges and economic turmoil.
Spotify AB has not announced a launch date for Wrapped 2025, leaving millions of users waiting for their personalized listening recap. The company offers no timeline, cutoff, or eligibility details—only a vague promise to notify users when it's ready.
Bukayo Saka proposed to Tolami Benson with a £250,000 ring at London’s Berkeley Hotel after five years of a private relationship. Benson, a PR executive, never posted about him—yet became his quiet anchor through World Cups and career highs.
Curaçao became the smallest country ever to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Jamaica in November 2025, marking a historic milestone for the Caribbean nation and inspiring small nations worldwide.
Jamie Donley scored his first international goal as Northern Ireland beat Luxembourg 1-0 in their final 2026 World Cup qualifier, ending their campaign in third place while Luxembourg finished with zero points.
44 Indians are now serving in the Russian Army amid deadly Ukraine deployments, up from 27 in September 2024, with at least 12 killed. The MEA warns citizens against recruitment, pressing Russia for releases ahead of Putin’s December visit.
PSG and Bayern Munich collide at Parc des Princes on November 4, 2025, with both teams undefeated this season. A historic Champions League clash between two giants, featuring Neuer’s 154th UCL appearance and Ramos’ rising star power.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was escorted to prison in Neuilly-sur-Seine on Oct 21, 2025, amid a 200‑person rally, beginning a five‑year sentence for illegal campaign financing.
Nollywood star Sarah Martins was detained by Lagos KAI officers for cooking on a Lekhi road median, sparking debate over enforcement of sanitation laws and charity work.
Equatorial Guinea's last‑minute flight change sparked a player strike, canceling the World Cup qualifier in Lilongwe and prompting a backup training match. The fallout reshapes Group H and raises questions about African football logistics.
Nigeria's unbeaten D'Tigress await their quarterfinal opponent as Cameroon and Angola fight for the final slot in the 2025 Women's AfroBasket in Abidjan.