October 14, 2025

South Africa Qualifies, Nigeria Heads To Play-Offs

South Africa Qualifies, Nigeria Heads To Play-Offs

October 14, 2025 6:08 pm

South Africa booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by topping Group C, overcoming a points deduction, while Nigeria secured a path forward via the African play-offs. 

In Mbombela, South Africa defeated Rwanda 3–0 to clinch top spot in their group. Thalente Mbatha opened the scoring in the fifth minute, Oswin Appollis added a second before halftime, and Evidence Makgopa sealed the win with a 72nd-minute header.

That victory came even after South Africa had earlier been docked three points by FIFA for fielding an ineligible player. The ruling, applied to their match against Lesotho, saw their 2–0 …

Alex Jones Supreme Court $1.4B Defamation Ruling Stands

Alex Jones Supreme Court $1.4B Defamation Ruling Stands

October 14, 2025 3:11 pm

On October 14, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review Alex Jones’s appeal seeking to overturn a roughly $1.4 billion defamation judgment tied to his false claims that the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax. 

This refusal leaves in place the ruling against Jones and his media enterprise, Infowars, and paves the way for the Sandy Hook families to pursue enforcement and collection of the damages awarded.

Jones had argued that the financial burden imposed on him amounted to a “financial death penalty” and that he deserved protections under the First Amendment similar to journalists. His legal …

Senator Samaila Kaila Defects To APC, Blames PDP Crisis

Senator Samaila Kaila Defects To APC, Blames PDP Crisis

October 14, 2025 2:13 pm

Senator Samaila Kaila, who represents Bauchi North, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made during Tuesday’s plenary session by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who read the senator’s letter of resignation from the PDP.

In the letter read before the Senate, Kaila attributed his decision to ongoing internal crises within the PDP, saying the divisions had hindered his ability to serve his constituents effectively.

”The Peoples Democratic Party has gravely constrained my ability to discharge my constitutional responsibilities effectively and in good conscience,” the senator wrote.

He …

Saber Ben Chouchane Sentenced To Death Over Facebook Posts

Chouchane Sentenced To Death In Tunisia Over Facebook Posts

October 14, 2025 2:03 pm

Chouchane’s death sentence in Tunisia over Facebook posts, condemned and viewed by Rights groups as a dangerous escalation against free expression.

A Tunisian court has sentenced Chouchane to death over Facebook posts critical of the government — a ruling denounced by Human Rights Watch (HRW), as “unprecedented” and a stark sign of Tunisia’s worsening assault on free expression.

Saber Ben Chouchane, 51, was convicted on October 1, 2025, by the Nabeul Court of First Instance under charges of “attempting to change the form of government,” “insulting the President,” and “spreading fake news.” The court’s decision triggered widespread condemnation at home …

Texas Trump Burger Restaurants Owner Shuts After ICE Arrest

Texas Trump Burger Restaurants Shut After ICE Arrests Owner

October 14, 2025 1:12 pm

Texas Trump Burger Restaurants— Lebanese founder, Roland Mehrez Beainy, detained over visa overstay as his restaurants go dark across the entire Texas.

Trump Burger, a fast-food chain decorated with images of the United States President, Donald Trump, that is popularly known for its patriotic branding, has gone dark across multiple locations, including Houston. The closures come amid ongoing immigration proceedings against its 28-year-old Lebanese owner, Roland Mehrez Beainy.

Beainy, who entered the United States in 2019 on a non-immigrant visa, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on May 16, 2025, for failing to leave the country when his

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Nigel Farage Threat Case: Afghan Man Jailed For Five Years

Nigel Farage Threat Case: Afghan Man Jailed For Five Years

October 14, 2025 12:55 pm

An Afghan national has been sentenced to five years in prison by a London court for threatening to kill An Afghan national has been sentenced to five years in prison by a London court for threatening to kill Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, in a TikTok video that prosecutors said was meant to intimidate the politician ahead , leader of Reform UK, in a TikTok video that prosecutors said was meant to intimidate the politician ahead of Britain’s next general election.

Fayaz Khan, who travelled from Sweden to the United Kingdom by small boat in October 2024, was …

Madagascar Military Takeover As President Rajoelina Flees

Madagascar Military Takeover As President Rajoelina Flees

October 14, 2025 11:22 am

Madagascar’s military declared control of the Island country on Tuesday after President Andry Rajoelina fled the country during a standoff with protesters and mutinous soldiers.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who led the mutiny, announced on national radio that the armed forces had “taken power” and dissolved all state institutions except the National Assembly. His statement came minutes after lawmakers voted to impeach Rajoelina, whose attempts to dissolve parliament by decree earlier in the day triggered a constitutional showdown.

Rajoelina left Madagascar on Sunday aboard a French military aircraft after losing control of the security forces. He later said he had relocated …

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