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END at National Theatre: Clive Owen’s Final Act in Norris’s Farewell Masterpiece

Government Shutdown Threatens Holiday Travel as Air Traffic Controllers Work Without Pay

A 59-day government shutdown has crippled U.S. air travel, with air traffic controllers working without pay and flight delays spiking to 30%. Over 119 million travelers face disruptions this holiday season as airspace closures loom.

PSG Star Spotted at Elche vs Real Madrid Draw as Bellingham Equalizer Saves Point

A PSG star was spotted at Elche's 2-2 draw with Real Madrid, as Bellingham's late goal saved a point for the league leaders, while Rodrygo's goalless streak hit 29 matches and Xabi Alonso admitted the team must improve.

Miami International Airport Unveils Nation’s Largest Biometric Passport System

Miami International Airport launched the U.S.'s largest biometric passport system on November 20, 2025, using CBP's Enhanced Passenger Processing initiative to cut arrival times to under 40 seconds while enhancing security and privacy for millions of travelers.

Romania edges into World Cup play-offs after dramatic 1-0 win over Austria

Romania secured a dramatic 1-0 win over Austria in October 2025 to finish third in UEFA Group H, earning a spot in the 2026 World Cup play-offs. Led by George Ghiță's last-minute goal, they'll compete in March 2026 for a chance to reach the tournament hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada.

Joe Walsh Brings VetsAid 2025 to Wichita with Star-Studded Veteran Benefit Concert

Joe Walsh brings VetsAid 2025 to Wichita, Kansas, with a star-studded veteran benefit featuring Vince Gill, Susan Tedeschi, and Derek Trucks. All proceeds support Kansas-based veteran charities, continuing a $4M+ legacy of service.

Microsoft Azure Outage Paralyzes Global Services for 8 Hours on October 29, 2025

A massive Microsoft Azure outage on October 29, 2025, crippled global services for over eight hours due to a DNS failure in Azure Front Door, disrupting Microsoft 365, Xbox, banks, airports, and retailers—highlighting critical cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities.

Scaloni rules out Italy switch for Roma’s Matías Soulé

Scaloni says Matías Soulé won't switch to Italy, confirming Argentina's plans as the dual‑nationality star eyes his first senior cap.

Myanmar Junta’s Paragliders Kill 40 at Buddhist Festival in Sagaing

A Myanmar junta airstrike using motorized paragliders killed 40 civilians at a Buddhist vigil in Chaung U, sparking international outrage and raising fears ahead of the December 2024 election.

19‑Year‑Old Tien Teams Up with Michael Chang for Djokovic US Open Match

19‑year‑old American Tien partners with former world No. 2 Michael Chang for his US Open debut against Novak Djokovic, marking a new coaching era as he climbs the ATP ranks.

AC Milan dominate Lecce 3-0 in Coppa Italia Round of 16 – preview, line‑ups and match analysis

On September 23, 2025, AC Milan hosted struggling Lecce at the San Siro in a Coppa Italia round‑of‑16 clash. The Rossoneri entered as overwhelming favorites after a string of clean‑sheet wins, while the Salentini were pinned to the bottom of Serie A. Milan’s 3‑0 victory, highlighted by goals from Giménez, Nkunku and Pulisic, underlined their cup credentials and set them up for the next round.

Ballon d'Or 2025: Raphinha Talks Rivalry with Barcelona’s Young Star Lamine Yamal

Brazilian winger Raphinha finished fifth in the 2025 Ballon d'Or, while teammate Lamine Yamal claimed an impressive second place behind winner Ousmane Dembélé. Both players spoke about the race, the Paris ceremony and what the results mean for Barcelona. Yamal’s fashion choice stole the spotlight, and AI predictions had already highlighted their duel as a key storyline.