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Former Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba stepped aside from ANC roles after being charged in the R54-billion Transnet locomotive corruption scandal, marking a major development in South Africa's fight against state capture.
Brennan Johnson received a red card after VAR confirmed his tackle on FC København's Marcos López was serious foul play, forcing him to miss Tottenham's next Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain — though he remains available for Premier League games.
Sassuolo beat Cagliari 2-1 with Armand Laurienté scoring the opener, extending Cagliari’s winless run to five games. Lazio drew 0-0 with Serie B side Pisa, raising questions about their form and focus in the Serie A title race.
A New York jury awards Hermès $133K over unauthorized MetaBirkins NFTs, exposing gaps in U.S. fashion IP protection and prompting calls for reform.
Fluminense host Juventude at Maracanã on Oct 16, 2025, with betting odds favoring a two‑goal win. The match could decide Libertadores spots and relegation hopes.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un praised Putin's Ukraine war as a “just struggle” in a birthday telegram, reaffirming their 2024 defense pact and hinting at deeper military cooperation.
A DNC Bus crash near Makhado on Oct 12, 2025 killed 42 Zimbabwean and Malawian passengers, sparking investigations and calls for tighter coach safety standards.
Coco Gauff (USA #3) meets Italy's Jasmine Paolini (#8) in the Wuhan Open semifinal on Oct 11, 2025. The clash could shift rankings, prize money and set up a marquee final.
Wrexham host Charlton at the Racecourse Ground on Oct 26 in a promotion showdown; a win could clinch the Championship spot, while a Charlton victory keeps the race alive.
Senegal, led by coach Pape Thiaw, is heavy favourite to beat South Sudan in the 2026 World Cup CAF qualifier in Juba, with odds as low as 1.05 and a predicted 2-0 win.
South Africa seized R6.7bn in luxury assets tied to a Tembisa Hospital corruption scheme, implicating Andile Ramaphosa and halting vital services for 1.2 million residents.
Cristiano Ronaldo became football's first billionaire on June 15, 2025, after a $620 million Saudi contract with Al Nassr, reshaping player salaries and the Saudi league's growth.
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