Israeli forces seized the Global Sumud Flotilla on Oct 1, 2025, detaining 400 volunteers, including Mandla Mandela and Greta Thunberg, sparking worldwide protests and legal debate over Gaza’s blockade.
Ultra‑Orthodox Jews performed the traditional Kaparot rite on Sep 20, 2023 in Bnei Brak and Beit Shemesh, swinging chickens over heads as a symbolic atonement before Yom Kippur.
Champions League Matchday 2 pits Atletico‑Frankfurt and Barcelona‑PSG in high‑scoring showdowns. Experts forecast both‑teams‑to‑score, over‑2.5 goals and highlight key injuries and betting angles.
SASSA will raise old‑age, disability and other social grants by R10 starting October 2025, per Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget, impacting millions across South Africa.
Toronto FC salvaged a 1‑1 draw at BMO Field on Sep 27, 2025, thanks to Sean Johnson’s saves and Djordje Mihailovic’s late goal, keeping their unbeaten streak alive.
Xiaomi’s new 17 line hits the market with three flagships powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, battery packs up to 7500 mAh, and Leica‑tuned 50 MP triple cameras. The models range from a 6.3‑inch base to a 6.9‑inch Pro Max, offering up to 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage. Running HyperOS 3 on Android 16, they promise premium specs at a price that feels within reach. Launches are slated for India and other key regions after the global debut in September 2025.
Barcelona icon Sergio Busquets will call time on his playing days after the 2025 MLS season with Inter Miami. The 37‑year‑old midfielder's decision sparked heartfelt messages from Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos and other football greats. Busquets leaves behind a trophy cabinet packed with LaLiga, Champions League and World Cup glory. His influence on the defensive‑midfield role is hailed as revolutionary. The retirement marks the close of a two‑decade era at the top of the sport.
AEW’s final Dynamite from Philly’s 2300 Arena pits World Champion Hangman Adam Page against Josh Alexander in a grudge match, while the women’s division sees TBS Champion Mercedes Moné team with Emi Sakura ahead of Riho’s challenge. Toni Storm, a 10‑man tag and Ricochet‑vs‑Benjamin bout also shape the roadmap to All Out in Toronto.
Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz says he’s relieved Jannik Sinner isn’t drawn into the Japan Open, meaning the two won’t meet this week. The comment comes after Alcaraz reclaimed the world No. 1 spot with a US Open win over Sinner. While Alcaraz battles in Tokyo, Sinner is playing the China Open in Beijing. Both players keep the fight for year‑end ranking alive as the season heads toward Masters 1000 events and the ATP Finals.
The 2024 AFL Grand Final pits the Sydney Swans against the Brisbane Lions at the MCG on September 28. Sydney enter as favourites with tighter odds, while Brisbane grapple with a key ruckman injury. Midfield battles, defensive setups and recent form will shape a game expected to be decided by a narrow margin.
Professor Mahmood Yakubu will finish his ten‑year term as INEC chairman in October 2025. The Nigeria Political Science Association’s president says the next chair should keep a low profile and "talk less". With President Bola Tinubu eyeing a 2027 re‑run, the choice could shape the credibility of the upcoming polls. Rumors of Yakubu’s dismissal and terminal leave have already muddied the waters. The successor’s stance on neutrality will be a litmus test for Nigeria’s democratic health.
The greenback jumped 0.35% to 97.575 on the dollar index after Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned against premature easing. While markets still price in two cuts in 2025 and another early next year, the Oct‑2024 cut outlook slipped. The move nudged the euro, pound and yen, while the Aussie rose on surprise CPI data.
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