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Europa League 2025-26: Full Guide to the New League Phase, Fixtures and Final in Istanbul
The 2025-26 UEFA Europa League rolls out a 36‑team league phase, kicking off on September 24, 2025 and wrapping up with the final in Istanbul on May 20, 2026. England, Italy, Spain and several other nations field multiple clubs across eight matchdays. Qualifying wrapped up in August, while defending champions Tottenham Hotspur miss out due to Champions League promotion.
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Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 Unveils Forza Horizon 6 Set in Japan and 24 Other Surprises
Xbox’s Tokyo Game Show 2025 broadcast revealed a Japan‑centric slate of titles, headlined by Forza Horizon 6 set in Japan for a 2026 launch. Highlights included new difficulty options for Ninja Gaiden 4, fresh Japanese maps for Call of Duty, and surprise releases from Square Enix and Capcom. The event underscored Xbox’s push into the Japanese market with multiple partnerships.
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Adelita Grijalva Wins Arizona Special Election, Making History and Shifting House Balance
Democrat Adelita Grijalva captured 69% of the vote in Arizona's 7th District special election, becoming the state's first Latina congresswoman. The win fills the seat left by her late father and trims the Republican lead in the U.S. House. Backed by the Working Families Party and credit unions, her victory underscores shifting demographics and voter priorities in a key swing region.
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Elche vs Osasuna: 1-1 Thriller Keeps LaLiga Tight in Round 34
Elche and Osasuna shared the spoils in a 1-1 stalemate at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on May 1, 2022. The match stayed dead‑locked until the second half, when both sides finally broke the dead‑lock. With 16,305 fans watching, the game showcased solid tactics and a fierce fight for crucial points in LaLiga's closing weeks.
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Mukasa's Free‑Kick Powers Manchester City U‑18s to Win Over Middlesbrough
Manchester City’s under‑18 side edged past Middlesbrough thanks to a spectacular free‑kick from midfielder Mukasa. The strike broke a tense deadlock and sparked a flurry of goals that sealed a 3‑1 victory. City’s youth coach praised the set‑piece execution, while scouts noted the youngster’s composure. The win boosts City’s push for a domestic youth title. Middlesbrough will look to tighten up defending set‑pieces ahead of their next fixture.
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Kenny Kunene says he was at the wrong place at the wrong time after Molefe arrest
Patriotic Alliance deputy president and Johannesburg transport MMC Kenny Kunene was spotted at Katiso "KT" Molefe's Sandton home during the suspect's arrest for the 2022 DJ Sumbody killing. Kunene insists he was there only to accompany a journalist. The Democratic Alliance called for his resignation, while PA leader Gayton McKenzie suspended him pending an investigation. Forensic reports later cleared him of any wrongdoing.
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Chiefs Stifle Giants 22-9 in Week 3 Sunday Night Showdown
Kansas City defeated New York 22-9 on Sunday Night Football, improving to 2-1 while the Giants fall to 1-2. Mahomes threw for 224 yards and a TD to Tyquan Thornton, overcoming a rough first half. A groin‑injured Graham Gano limited New York's kicking game, and both defenses kept scores low. The win underscores the Chiefs' championship poise against a Giants squad still searching for identity.
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Kanye West’s Tour Skips South Africa, Fans React
Kanye West has announced an African leg for his upcoming world tour but left South Africa off the list. The decision has stirred a mix of disappointment and indifference among South African fans. No official reason has been given, prompting speculation about logistics, market strategy, and the rapper’s strained public image. Social media buzz reflects the country’s divided feelings toward the artist.
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Silent Hill f vs Silent Hill 2 Remake: 15 Big Differences in Combat, Sanity, and Design
Two very different visions for Silent Hill are taking shape. Silent Hill f leans into systems—focus-based combat, a sanity meter, and resource trading—while Silent Hill 2 Remake modernizes a classic with over‑the‑shoulder pacing, remixed puzzles, and refined navigation. Here’s how they diverge across combat, design, audio, and storytelling, and what that means for players.
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Ireland vs Hungary prediction: odds, lineups and betting tips for World Cup qualifier
Ireland face Hungary in a tight World Cup 2026 qualifier at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on 6 September, 19:45 UK. Bookmakers give Ireland a slight edge (38.5% vs 36.4%), with a draw at 27%. Troy Parrott and Robbie Brady miss out, Ryan Manning likely starts. Recent meetings favor Ireland, including a 2-1 friendly win in 2024. Expect a cagey game with both teams to score around 50%.
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Jacob Zuma’s BRICS push and political reset: Pan-African pitch amid fierce backlash
Jacob Zuma is back on international stages, urging Africa to cut reliance on the West and lean into BRICS. In speeches in Ghana and South Africa, he called for industrialization, intra-African trade, and de-dollarization. The MK Party leader casts himself as a continental statesman. Government figures hit back, questioning his ethics and legacy. The debate reveals a larger fight over South Africa’s economic path.
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Francesco Farioli on Roma’s radar after Ajax exit as Milan track Italiano at Bologna
Roma are eyeing Francesco Farioli after his Ajax exit, while AC Milan monitor Vincenzo Italiano as he negotiates a renewal with Bologna. Farioli left Amsterdam over transfer and training-ground disagreements, with Chelsea and Spurs also watching. Italiano wants squad assurances more than salary, and Napoli could enter the picture depending on Antonio Conte’s future.