Bangladesh secured the second berth for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in a nail‑biting qualifier at Lahore. Despite a loss to Pakistan, a razor‑thin net‑run‑rate edge over the West Indies kept their dream alive. Pakistan finished unbeaten, while the final line‑up now features eight teams headed to India. The showdown highlighted the growing depth of Asian women's cricket.
River Plate flies into Seattle for their first ever Club World Cup appearance, taking on Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds in the opening game. The Argentine side has added only one senior recruit and a handful of youth prospects, so the focus stays on integration and chemistry. Training will be at the Seattle Sounders' elite centre, with media allowed inside. Urawa arrives in patchy form but boasts a potent attack led by Ryoma Watanabe. The group also pits River against Monterrey and Inter Milan, turning the Pacific coast into a battlefield.
Royal Media Services Chairman SK Macharia has publicly mourned the passing of former Attorney General Charles Njonjo, who died at 101. Njonjo, dubbed "The Duke of Kabeteshire," served Kenya’s first governments under Kenyatta and Moi. He held top legal and political posts, including Minister of Justice and MP for Kikuyu. President Uhuru Kenyatta announced his death, noting that Njonjo was the last surviving member of the nation’s founding cabinet. The former lawyer was cremated shortly after his death on Jan. 2, 2022.
Villarreal wrapped up a spectacular LaLiga season with a 4‑2 triumph over Sevilla, finishing on 70 points and smashing a club record with 71 league goals. Yeremy Pino, Pape Gueye (brace) and Álex Baena found the net, while the night also marked a moving farewell for captain Raúl Albiol. With Champions League qualification already locked in, the win served as a perfect celebratory finale.
Every 24 September South Africans fire up the grill to celebrate Heritage Day, a public holiday that turns the country’s diverse food traditions into a shared feast. From boerewors and bobotie to milk tart and koeksisters, the day showcases Afrikaans, Cape Malay, British and township flavors. Restaurants roll out special menus, while home cooks stick to time‑honoured recipes. Spices, stories and sizzling grills become a language of unity that bridges generations and cultures.
A deep dive into September 2025 Belgian Pro League betting opportunities. We break down the big games – Anderlecht vs Antwerp, Club Brugge vs St Truiden, Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge – and highlight statistical trends that shape odds, from home‑goal spikes to under‑2.5 markets. Get the data you need to bet smarter.
Three down at halftime, level by stoppage time. Al-Ahli roared back to draw 3-3 with Al-Hilal in Jeddah, with Ivan Toney scoring twice late and Merih Demiral grabbing a 90+1 equalizer. Theo Hernández and a Malcom brace had put Al-Hilal 3-0 up. Riyad Mahrez and Enzo Millot drove Al-Ahli’s surge. Both teams stay unbeaten in Round 3 of the 2025–26 Saudi Pro League.
August producer prices in the U.S. unexpectedly fell 0.1% month-over-month, missing forecasts for a 0.3% rise. Annual PPI slowed to 2.6% from 3.1%, with services margins dropping as retailers and wholesalers absorbed tariff costs. Core PPI also slipped 0.1% on the month. Markets barely reacted, and projections see PPI hovering near 3% by quarter-end.
F1 is heading for a full reset in 2026, with bigger MGU-K power, the end of the MGU-H, active aero on both wings, and a step change in fuel rules. Teams must rethink car design, energy management, and strategy from the ground up. The shift could reshuffle the grid and change how drivers race, while a tight timeline raises big reliability and development risks.
Palmeiras reached the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals after a controlled 0-0 against Universitario at Allianz Parque, sealing a 4-0 win on aggregate. Weverton was named Player of the Match for his calm night in goal. Both sides rotated heavily, but Palmeiras managed the tempo and protected their first-leg lead. They’ll face the winner of River Plate vs Libertad in the next round.
Victoria Mboko, just 18, stunned Naomi Osaka to grab her first WTA title at the 2025 Canadian Open, firing up tennis in her home country. Ben Shelton, who triumphed in the men's final, posted a heartfelt, witty message cheering on Mboko, as tennis icons Billie Jean King and Coco Gauff joined in to celebrate her rise.
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup will shake up its colors, with a confirmed orange for the Pro models and Sky Blue for the new iPhone 17 Air, matching the upcoming MacBook Air. The Pro series gets a redesigned camera block, while the Air adopts a slim, all-aluminum look. Trusted insiders say to expect bolder, more playful options.
