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• July 24, 2025
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Toyota’s 2026 Tundra brings bold off-road upgrades: shock-absorbing TRD Pro seats, a Wave Maker blue paint, and a bigger 32.2-gallon fuel tank for all trims. The hybrid i-Force Max engine and 12,000-pound towing capacity return, while double cabs now add rear vents and SX Packages sport 20-inch wheels.

• July 17, 2025
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Inter Milan and Club Brugge are close to a €10 million deal for promising midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic, but the transfer is stalled over a €5 million buyback clause disagreement. Sassuolo could disrupt the deal, while Brugge plans for Stankovic to fill Ardon Jashari's boots. Inter intends to spend the proceeds on bolstering its defense.

• July 10, 2025
• C Badenhorst

Ninja leads Twitch with 19.2 million followers in 2025, followed by ibai and Pokimane—the top female streamer. GTA V and Fortnite retain popularity, while creators like KaiCenat make a major impact on subscribers and community trends. The U.S. remains Twitch’s largest market.

• July 4, 2025
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Petra Kvitová played her last Wimbledon match, losing to Emma Navarro in straight sets after leading early. The two-time champion received an emotional send-off after announcing retirement plans. Navarro, who continues to rise on the tour, now sets her sights on the next round, eager to define her own legacy.

• June 27, 2025
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Real Madrid head into their Club World Cup match against RB Salzburg as clear favorites, with Kylian Mbappé and Federico Valverde expected to lead the attack. Salzburg's must-win mentality could make for an open, high-scoring game, with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet.

• June 19, 2025
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Juventus made a thunderous entry into the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup by thrashing Al Ain 5-0 in Washington. Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceição each struck twice, while Kenan Yildiz completed the scoring. The Italians now look to carry their momentum into the clash with Wydad AC.

• June 5, 2025
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João Neves, the 20-year-old Portuguese midfielder, has quickly become the heartbeat of PSG’s midfield after leaving Benfica in a high-profile €60 million deal. Influenced by Andrés Iniesta, Neves leads Ligue 1 in assists, was key in a continental treble, and credits teamwork for his rapid adaptation.

• May 15, 2025
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The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) will hold its screening test for the 77 Regular Course on May 24, 2025. Candidates must bring detailed documents and photographs, with successful candidates moving to interviews for final selection. The program offers five years of military and academic education.

• May 1, 2025
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Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence and the Chief of Defence Staff visited Maiduguri’s Theatre Command, reviewing troop readiness, frontline support, and the recent success of Operation HADIN KAI. The officials recognized soldiers' efforts and renewed calls for lasting peace in the North East, including confronting Boko Haram.

• April 24, 2025
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Inter Milan's Simone Inzaghi has to juggle a frantic schedule after the Roma match is moved for Pope Francis' funeral. With three huge games in just a week, picking the right lineup and keeping players fresh has suddenly become a huge headache.

• April 17, 2025
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The Warriors and Magic surged through the NBA Play-In Tournament, with Curry and Butler powering Golden State past Memphis and Orlando toppling Atlanta. Both teams clinched playoff berths, leaving the Hawks and Grizzlies facing elimination. The Play-In's intensity keeps postseason hopes alive for some and dashes them for others.

• April 10, 2025
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Toru Oniki, Kawasaki Frontale's most successful manager, will step down at the end of the 2024 season after an illustrious eight-year tenure. He leaves behind a legacy of four J1 League wins and notable player development, with some players making their way to European clubs. While recent seasons saw a decline in performance, Shigetoshi Hasebe is set to succeed him.