Author: Griffin Blackwood

South Africa scored 489 in Guwahati as Senuran Muthusamy (109) and Marco Jansen (93) shattered India's hopes on Day 2, leaving the hosts trailing by 480 runs with a historic series win now within reach.

Wales crushed North Macedonia 7-1 in Cardiff on November 18, 2025, with Harry Wilson scoring a hat-trick to secure home advantage for their March 2026 World Cup play-off semi-final against Iceland, marking their biggest win since 1978.

LEGO Teams with Ke Huy Quan for a $330 adult‑only Goonies set, launching Nov 1 with a free Walsh' Attic bonus, sparking nostalgia‑driven sales.

South Korean author Baek Se-hee (1990‑2025) dies at 35; her memoir on depression sparked a nationwide mental‑health dialogue and sold over a million copies.

Storm Floris hit northern UK on Aug 4 2025 with 90 mph winds and heavy rain, causing power outages and transport chaos, while highlighting a shift toward summer storms.

Former Liberal Democrat leader and former Olympic sprinter Lord Menzies Campbell has died at 84. Known as "Ming", he led the Lib Dems from 2006‑07 and served as MP for North East Fife for 28 years. Before politics he held the UK 100m record and ran in Tokyo 1964. His leadership ended amid age‑ism accusations. Ed Davey called him a "dedicated public servant and a true Liberal giant".

Pokémon Legends Z-A is getting paid DLC called Mega Dimension, adding Mega Raichu X and Y—two forms that echo the long-rumored Gorochu. Announced during a Nintendo Direct, the expansion also brings Mega evolutions for the Kalos starters and features Hoopa. The main game launches October 16, 2025, with DLC pre-orders live now and story content unlocking later.

For the first time, a rail operator will join a global airline alliance. Eurostar plans to enter SkyTeam in 2025, opening mileage earning and redemption on trains, plus smoother rail–air connections across Europe and beyond. Expect phased benefits like lounge access, priority services, and coordinated bookings as both sides build the tech for seamless travel.