Author: Caden Fitzroy

Afghanistan earthquake: 6.0 quake near Jalalabad kills 1,100+ as landslides stall rescue

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late on August 31, killing more than 1,100 people and injuring nearly 3,000. The epicenter was 17 miles east of Jalalabad, with Kunar and Nangarhar provinces worst hit. About 8,000 homes collapsed. Landslides and shattered roads are blocking aid to remote mountain villages. China and the IFRC have pledged help as authorities warn the toll could rise.

Fifth Harmony reunion at Jonas Brothers show sparks Camila Cabello’s heart-filled response

The four members of Fifth Harmony surprised fans with a reunion performance at a Jonas Brothers concert in Texas on Aug. 31, 2025. Camila Cabello, who left in 2016, responded with four red heart emojis on the group’s Instagram post. The moment set off speculation about a comeback, though no official plans have been announced.

Lando Norris leads Dutch GP practice clean sweep as McLaren sets fearsome Zandvoort pace

McLaren owned Friday and Saturday practice at Zandvoort, with Lando Norris fastest in all three sessions and breaking last year’s pole record in FP3. Oscar Piastri shadowed him in second each time, while rivals struggled to match the pace. Lance Stroll crashed heavily in FP2 but returned in FP3. Max Verstappen sat outside the top four, and Lewis Hamilton’s FP3 was wrecked by traffic.

Transfer Deadline Day 2025: Premier League spending smashes record as Arsenal lead frantic finale

Premier League clubs set a new summer spending record of £2.51bn as the 2025 window shut on September 1. Arsenal fronted the frenzy with big-money moves for Viktor Gyökeres, Martin Zubimendi and a late deal for Piero Hincapié, while Manchester United chased Emiliano Martínez and Senne Lammens. Crystal Palace sold Eberechi Eze but fought to keep Marc Guéhi. Fulham sealed a club-record signing from Shakhtar.

Has Joey Essex ever boxed before? Inside his nervy Misfits debut win in Manchester

Joey Essex won a majority decision in his professional boxing debut at Misfits 22 in Manchester, beating Numeiro over four rounds. He looked tense early, struggled defensively, but found success with straight shots as the fight wore on. Backed by a family steeped in boxing, including uncle Tony Sims, Essex used experience around him to steady the ship. His win adds new intrigue to crossover boxing.

UK heatwave to return: 34°C scorcher set to bake Britain — who gets the worst of it and when

A burst of late-summer heat is set to push parts of the UK into official heatwave territory, with highs up to 34°C in the south and temperatures topping 30°C widely. The warm spell could last several days, bringing hot nights, strong sun, and rising health risks. Rail, roads, and energy demand may all feel the strain as the high-pressure system strengthens.

Manchester United vs Burnley: Fernandes’ 97th-minute penalty seals 3-2 win and Amorim’s first league victory

Bruno Fernandes buried a 97th-minute penalty to give Manchester United a 3-2 win over Burnley at Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim’s first Premier League victory in charge. United led at half-time via an own goal but lost Matheus Cunha to injury. Burnley twice hit back before Brian Bumo restored United’s lead, and Fernandes clinched it deep into stoppage time in a wild finish.

EuroMillions results: €51m jackpot numbers, UK Millionaire Maker code and Irish raffle details

The EuroMillions draw on July 1, 2025 produced main numbers 1, 17, 28, 32, 34 and Lucky Stars 7 and 8, for a €51,016,731 jackpot. UK players saw Millionaire Maker code ZTFH 41326. In Ireland, EuroMillions Plus drew 5, 9, 11, 29, 42 and 10 €5,000 raffle codes. An independent adjudicator oversaw draw 1,855. Claim deadlines vary by country; Ireland’s window closes Sept 29, 2025.

AFG vs PAK, 1st T20I: Pakistan crush Afghanistan by 39 runs in Sharjah after stunning middle-overs collapse

Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 39 runs in the first T20I of the UAE Tri-Series in Sharjah. Skipper Salman Ali Agha hit a calm half-century and added a key 50-run stand with Mohammad Nawaz to lift Pakistan to 183. Afghanistan reached 92/2 but lost five wickets for four runs in 17 balls as Haris Rauf and Sufiyan Muqeem ripped through the middle order. The match doubled as a tune-up for the Asia Cup 2025.

Champions League qualifiers: Ferencvaros beat Ludogorets 3-0 to reach play-offs

Ferencvaros crushed Ludogorets 3-0 in Budapest to book a spot in the Champions League play-offs after a goalless first leg in Bulgaria. Barnabás Varga headed the opener from a Bence Ötvös cross and took Player of the Match. An early Ludogorets goal was ruled offside, and the hosts took control from there. The win was watched by 19,111 fans and officiated by Spain’s Alejandro José Hernández Hernández.