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Novak Djokovic vomited twice, sprained his ankle and still advanced at the Shanghai Masters amid 80% humidity, setting a record as the oldest ATP 1000 semi‑finalist.

Argentina U‑20 thrashed Nigeria 4‑0 at Santiago's Estadio Nacional, securing a quarter‑final spot against Mexico and highlighting Saco’s scoring prowess.

Dr. Arjun Kumar unveils a 4‑in‑1 hormone pill that could surpass Ozempic, aiming to boost weight‑loss efficacy while cutting nausea and injection hassle.

President Tinubu’s swift mediation averted a sabotage crisis at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, calming markets and preserving Nigeria’s push for fuel self‑sufficiency.

NEC Nijmegen seeks to extend a 5‑0 opener win against Heracles Almelo at Asito Stadion, with Koki Ogawa leading the attack. A victory could cement a top‑three spot; a loss deepens Heracles' early woes.

Barcelona's injury‑hit squad fell 4-1 to Sevilla at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, ending a 10‑match unbeaten run and dropping them behind Real Madrid in La Liga.

Eight Premier League games go live this weekend after European clashes force schedule shifts, leaving Arsenal and Man United in the blackout slot.

Australia clinched the T20I series in Auckland on Oct 4, 2025, thanks to Mitchell Marsh’s steady chase and James Neesham’s four‑wicket burst for New Zealand.

Kenya's IEBC sets Nov 27, 2025 for all pending by‑elections, outlining new timelines, dispute rules, and a voter‑registration drive that could shape the 2027 general election.

Julius Malema faces a third‑day judgment in East London over a 2018 rally gunshot, with political parties split on whether it's justice or a targeted attack.

Arne Slot explains why Liverpool left Federico Chiesa out of the Champions League squad, citing UEFA's non‑homegrown limit and squad depth challenges.

A new Australian law will force platforms like WhatsApp and Twitch to block users under 16 starting December 2025. Meta says it will follow the rule, but experts warn age‑verification tech is unreliable. Polls show strong public backing yet doubts about effectiveness. Privacy groups and the tech industry voice serious concerns about how the ban will work in practice.