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Niyi is a senior data editor at NiyiDaram

Donald Trump delivered a fiery address at the United Nations in New York on Tuesday, declaring that Britain and Europe are “going to hell” because of immigration and dismissing climate change as “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world.” In a wide-ranging tirade, the former US president claimed Western nations were being “taken over by illegal aliens” and warned that “immigration and suicidal energy ideas will be the death of Western Europe.” Just days after a state banquet with the King and Queen at Windsor Castle, Trump attacked London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, as a “terrible, terrible mayor” and…

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Update: “Jimmy Kimmel Live” is returning to ABC on Tuesday, Sept. 23. But one major ABC affiliate refuses to air the show on its stations. Sinclair Inc. is refusing to air the show on its local ABC affiliate stations in major markets. It will preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! with another show instead. “Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming,” Sinclair Inc. said in a statement on Monday. Among the ABC affiliate stations Sinclair Inc. owns is WJLA, the news station that broadcasts in the Washington, D.C. area. “Mr. Kimmel’s remarks were…

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The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday night celebrated some of football’s biggest stars, with Arsenal forward Viktor Gyökeres and Spain manager Luis Enrique among the top honorees. Gyökeres, who was in sensational form last season leading Sorting Lisbon’s attack before this summer’s move to Arsenal, was awarded the Gerd Müller Trophy as the best striker of the year. His prolific goal-scoring exploits beat several elite forwards across Europe for the accolade. Spain’s Luis Enrique capped a remarkable year by winning the Men’s Johan Cruyff Trophy for Best Coach of the Year, after guiding his national team to…

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Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, football’s most prestigious individual award, at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday night. The French international capped off an extraordinary 2024/25 season with 35 goals and 16 assists in all competitions, playing a decisive role in PSG’s historic campaign. His brilliance helped the club achieve a long-awaited first UEFA Champions League triumph, while also securing the Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France to complete a famous treble. Dembélé’s win is especially remarkable given the adversity he faced earlier in his career, battling…

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Barcelona star, Aitana Bonmatí has once again been crowned the best female footballer in the world, securing the 2025 Ballon d’Or Féminin. This marks her third consecutive Golden Ball, an achievement that cements her status as one of the greatest players of her generation. The Spanish midfielder edged out strong competition from her Barcelona teammate Mariona Caldentey, England striker Alessia Russo, and fellow Barça icon Alexia Putellas to claim the prize. Bonmatí, who was visibly emotional as she accepted the award, reflected on the significance of the moment and her journey: “Good evening. I’m going to improvise a bit. Third…

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Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The 32-year-old Ghana international appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday morning, less than 12 hours after playing in Villarreal’s 1–0 Champions League defeat to Tottenham. Prosecutors allege Partey raped two women on separate occasions and sexually assaulted a third. He denies all six charges. During the brief hearing, Partey confirmed his name and date of birth before entering his pleas. Dressed in black trousers, a quarter-zip jumper, and a blue jacket, he listened as Judge Christopher Hehir scheduled a trial…

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Four people were arrested on Tuesday, September 16, after protesters projected images of U.S. President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle, ahead of Trump’s state visit with King Charles. Trump, who landed in Britain late Tuesday for his second state visit, was welcomed by the King on Wednesday, September 17, for a day of ceremonial events at Windsor. Earlier, demonstrators had unfurled a large banner showing Trump alongside Epstein near the castle, before projecting similar images onto one of its towers. The projection also included an alleged birthday letter from Trump to Epstein, news reports,…

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Kylian Mbappé has added another milestone to his glittering career, moving into joint-sixth place on the Champions League’s all-time scoring chart after netting twice in Real Madrid’s 2–1 win over Marseille. The 26-year-old forward converted two penalties at the Santiago Bernabéu, taking his tally in Europe’s premier competition to 57 goals level with Thomas Müller and one ahead of Ruud van Nistelrooy (56). Mbappé reached the figure in 88 appearances, while Van Nistelrooy managed his total in just 73. The brace also extended Mbappé’s electric start to the 2025–26 season, with six goals in five matches for Madrid. Since joining…

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Boxing champion Devin Haney has filed a new lawsuit against his former fiancée, Leena Sayed, accusing her of holding on to more than $350,000 worth of luxury gifts after their engagement ended. Filed last week in Los Angeles County, the complaint alleges Sayed has refused to return high-end items including Hermès handbags, an Audemars Piguet watch, a diamond ring, diamond earrings, and other designer purses. Haney argues that under California law, gifts given in anticipation of marriage must be returned if the wedding is called off. He claims he has suffered over $500,000 in damages. The filing marks the second…

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The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk continues to shake U.S. politics as investigators piece together details about the 22-year-old Utah man accused of carrying out the attack. Tyler Robinson, who is charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, and obstruction of justice, is scheduled to appear in state court on Tuesday. He is being held without bail at Utah County Jail in a special housing unit under close watch pending a mental health evaluation, officials said. Robinson “Not Cooperating” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox revealed over the weekend that Robinson, a third-year electrical apprentice from Washington, Utah, has…

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