This tag collects our biggest 2025/26 stories in one place — from major matches and tournaments to political shifts and breaking incidents. Want the short version first? You’ll find match reports, live-stream guides, accident investigations, and major political moves, all written for quick reading and easy follow-up.
Palmeiras edged Botafogo after extra time in the Club World Cup round of 16 — a tight win that highlights who’s peaking for the 2025 season. If you follow football closely, check our match summary for key moments and how Palmeiras held on after a red card. Inter Miami fans are glued to Messi’s fitness updates ahead of the CONCACAF Champions Cup clash with Vancouver — that one could decide a knockout tie.
On club news, Aston Villa will stream all 2025/26 pre-season games on VillaTV. We explain membership options and how to watch every friendly. Tottenham’s Europa League run continues after Dominic Solanke’s penalty sent them into the semis — read our take on their chances and what manager form looks like. In boxing, David Benavidez is set to defend his WBC light-heavyweight title in Saudi Arabia — a fight with big financial and sporting implications.
Cricket fans: Sunrisers Eastern Cape keep building momentum in the SA20, grabbing their fourth straight win. And if you follow the NBA, LeBron reached another milestone while the Timberwolves leveled their series in a big playoff swing.
A serious AMREF air ambulance crash in Mwihoko, Kenya, raised urgent safety questions after eyewitness reports of a mid-air explosion. We’ve tracked the investigation updates and what the recovered black box could reveal. In South Africa, the government dropped a planned VAT hike — we break down who wins and who still feels the squeeze as the budget gap remains.
High-profile legal and political stories include Judge Selby Mbenenge defending himself in a sexual harassment tribunal and Julius Malema rejecting talks on the VAT increase, pushing for alternative tax plans. Internationally, the U.S. and Israel’s regional moves keep making headlines, with comments about possible strikes on Iran and wider diplomatic fallout.
We also cover tech and culture: Apple and Epic’s Fortnite standoff is delaying an iOS relaunch, Kanye’s controversial song spread across social platforms despite bans, and Netflix’s "The Recruit" season 2 adds Nathan Fillion in a lead role. For each story we give quick facts, why it matters, and links to the full articles so you can read deeper if you want.
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The 2025/26 Fantasy Premier League season kicks off with Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur boasting the easiest opening fixtures. Both clubs average a low Fixture Difficulty Rating, giving their players strong appeal for early FPL squads. Sunderland, Aston Villa, Brentford, Chelsea, and West Ham also present manageable runs, while European and cup games may impact player choices.