Author: Doreen Gaura
PSG Wins First Intercontinental Cup in Penalty Shootout Against Flamengo
PSG defeated Flamengo 2-1 in a penalty shootout to win their first FIFA Intercontinental Cup title on December 17, 2025, at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Qatar, with Matvey Safonov's four saves sealing the victory.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 Launches with AI Fixes, Artist Clips, and Emotional Listening Clubs
Spotify AB launched Wrapped 2025 on December 3, 2025, with AI-enhanced emotional Clubs, artist Clips, and songwriter microsites — directly addressing backlash from last year’s inaccurate data. All features accessible until Dec 31.
Arsenal Prepares to Trigger €20M Release Clause for Elche's Rodrigo Mendoza
Arsenal Football Club plans to activate Rodrigo Mendoza's €20M release clause from Elche CF in summer 2025, outmaneuvering Real Madrid CF and others. The Spain U-21 star, likened to Pedri, could be the next key piece in Mikel Arteta's young, title-chasing squad.
Frosty Start Across UK as Showers Hit East on November 25, 2025
A frosty start across the UK on November 25, 2025, brought sub-zero overnight temperatures and scattered showers to eastern regions, with the Met Office warning of a cold night but no widespread snow.
Cloudflare Outage Knocks Out X, ChatGPT, and Thousands of Sites as Downdetector Goes Dark
A massive Cloudflare outage on November 18, 2025, took down X, ChatGPT, and thousands of sites, with Downdetector itself failing due to dependency on Cloudflare’s infrastructure, exposing critical vulnerabilities in global internet systems.
Dick Cheney dies at 84; only official to serve under both Bush presidents
Dick Cheney, the only official to serve as defense secretary under George H.W. Bush and vice president under George W. Bush, died at 84 from complications of pneumonia and heart disease, ending a defining era in American national security policy.
Ryan Rollins' Career-High 32 Points Lead Bucks Past Warriors in Milwaukee
Ryan Rollins scored a career-high 32 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Golden State Warriors 120-110 on October 30, 2025, with Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined. His breakout performance may solve Milwaukee’s guard issues since Jrue Holiday’s departure.
South Africa Women Crush Pakistan by 150 Runs at Colombo World Cup Showdown
South Africa Women posted a record 312/9 and beat Pakistan by 150 runs at Colombo, securing top spot in the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 and advancing to the semifinals.
PENGASSAN Strike Hits Dangote Refinery, Threatens Nigeria’s Fuel Supply
PENGASSAN ordered a shutdown of the Dangote refinery on Sept 27, 2025, sparking a strike that threatened Nigeria's fuel supply. Government mediation halted the walkout, but sabotage and reduced crude purchases linger.
Uruguay Beats Uzbekistan 2-1 in Malaysia Friendly Ahead of World Cup
Uruguay edged Uzbekistan 2-1 in a friendly at Malaysia's Stadium Hang Jebat, giving both 2026 World Cup qualifiers a chance to test tactics and squad depth.
Theo Archibald’s 30‑yard strike powers Leyton Orient past Doncaster
Theo Archibald's 30‑yard volley gave Leyton Orient a 1‑0 win over Doncaster Rovers on Jan 7, 2023, boosting their promotion push and sparking fresh rivalry buzz.
Ayase Ueda’s Late Header Secures 2-2 Draw for Japan vs Paraguay
Ayase Ueda’s stoppage‑time header forced a 2‑2 draw as Japan and Paraguay wrapped up a friendly, shaping both teams' 2026 World Cup preparations.