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New Zealand All Blacks defeated Wales 52-26 in the Autumn Nations Series 2025, but Welsh winger Tom Rogers made history with the first hat-trick by a Welshman against the All Blacks at Principality Stadium.

Scotland defeated Denmark 4-2 in a dramatic World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park, securing their first World Cup appearance since 1998. Kieran Tierney scored the winner in stoppage time, ending 27 years of heartbreak.

Curaçao became the smallest nation ever to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 0-0 draw with Jamaica in Kingston on November 18, 2025, finishing top of CONCACAF Group B with 12 points. Their historic first appearance marks a milestone for small nations in global football.

South Africa defeated England by 125 runs in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 semifinal, with Laura Wolvaardt scoring 169 and Marizanne Kapp taking 5 for 20 to secure their first-ever final appearance.

WWE Raw on Oct. 20 streams live from Sacramento via Netflix; Adam Pearce addresses Seth Rollins' injury while major titles and a Breakker betrayal reshape the roster.

Argentina may shift its November 2025 friendly from India to Africa, sparking disappointment among Kerala's huge fan base while Messi's December visit stays on track.

AstraZeneca's triple‑listing plan exempts US‑traded Depositary Interests from UK stamp duty, carving a £200 mn revenue hole for the Treasury while keeping the drugmaker in the FTSE 100.

RAF Typhoons based in Malbork intercepted 15 Russian planes in a week, highlighting NATO's heightened air policing as Russian overflights surge across Europe and Alaska.

The November 14 showdown at Miami's Kaseya Center now includes four championship bouts. Alycia Baumgardner will defend four junior‑lightweight belts against Canadian Leila Beaudoin in a 12‑round fight. Additional titles feature a WBA junior welterweight defense, an undisputed junior featherweight clash with Mayelli Flores, and Yokasta Valle's strawweight defense. Netflix will stream the entire card, marking a major step for the platform's boxing coverage.

Paris Saint‑Germain forward Ousmane Dembele walked away with the 2025 men's Ballon d'Or. England's Lionesses dominated the women's side, with four players in the top ten, while Arsenal celebrated a night of multiple nominations. Aitana Bonmati also lifted a major trophy at the glamorous ceremony.