Real Madrid clinched a 2-1 win over city rivals Atlético Madrid at the Bernabéu in the Champions League round‑of‑16 first leg. Early strike by Rodrygo was answered by Julián Álvarez before Brahim Díaz snatched the winner. A tactical shift by Simeone left the tie finely balanced ahead of the decisive second leg at the Metropolitano.
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Xiaomi has launched the 17 Pro Max, packing a 7,500 mAh battery, 100W wireless charging, a 6.9‑inch 3,500‑nit LTPO AMOLED screen and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The phone also adds a Leica triple‑camera system with a 5x periscope lens and a novel rear‑display for gaming. Weighing less than rivals, it aims to reshape the premium‑smartphone game.
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The South African National Arts Council refused a ministerial order to suspend two senior officials, sparking a public clash with Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie. Accusations of political destabilisation, parliamentary drama and recent suspensions of the council’s acting CEO and CFO add fuel to an already tense governance debate.
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India's Under‑19 women clinched a second straight T20 World Cup, beating South Africa by nine wickets in Kuala Lumpur. Trisha Gongadi starred with a three‑wicket haul and a quickfire 44 runs. Captain Niki Prasad praised the squad’s unbeaten run as a legacy‑building moment. The tournament also saw debutants Nigeria surprise New Zealand. The win cements India as the junior women’s cricket powerhouse.
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Early in the 2025/26 La Liga campaign, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are trading blows for the crown while Girona struggles at the foot of the table. Key derbies, statistical trends and betting value are shaping the narrative for fans and punters alike.
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The third‑round draw for the Carabao Cup pairs Liverpool with Southampton at Anfield and sends Manchester City to Huddersfield. Defending champs Newcastle host Bradford City, while Sheffield Wednesday welcomes Grimsby Town. Games run from Sept. 15‑22, 2025, with lower‑league sides hoping for upsets.
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A detailed look at the August 12 EFL Cup clash at Vicarage Road. The piece covers recent form, head‑to‑head stats, tactical outlook and betting angles, highlighting why Watford is seen as the slight favourite despite a recent scoring slump.
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Ajax and PSV shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw at Philips Stadium on September 21, 2025. Early lead, a penalty equaliser, a late comeback and a dramatic final goal kept fans on edge. Both clubs remain in the race with PSV on 13 points and Ajax on 12 after six matches.
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Netflix has locked in a late 2026 window for 3 Body Problem Season 2, with filming underway in Hungary and Seasons 2 and 3 being shot back-to-back. Production on Season 2 is slated to wrap by January 2026, with a short hiatus before Season 3 continues. New creative additions include director Miguel Sapochnik and cinematographer Catherine Goldschmidt, and four major characters will join the story.
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Stephen Graham’s drama Adolescence dominated the 2025 Emmys’ limited series race, while 15-year-old co-star Owen Cooper made history as the youngest-ever male Emmy winner. Full category details for Graham were not immediately available, but the series’ strong showing signals a big night for British drama and the limited series format.
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Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has left Labour Party for ADC, pitching a broad opposition front ahead of the 2027 elections. He says only a united bloc can challenge APC. His Lagos declaration event was marred by disruptions he linked to local officials and police—claims the police deny. ADC leaders hailed the move while APC dismissed it as opportunism.
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