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Nomsa MasekoBBC Africa, Lilongwe and MangochiBBCThe queue to get fuel rather than the queue to vote is what is on the mind of many Malawians as Tuesday’s general election approaches.Prolonged petrol shortages, along with regular power cuts, the rising cost of living, hunger, poverty, inequality and youth unemployment, add to the tangible frustration here.The presidential, parliamentary and local council candidates are competing for votes against a background of cynicism about what might actually change.In a sign that money is tight, electioneering has been somewhat muted compared to the past. This is despite the presidential race being seen as a rematch…

Before Jaws became a cinematic classic, and the very first American “summer blockbuster”, director Steven Spielberg thought the 1975 film would be the last one he would be allowed to make.Spielberg, who was just 26, had decided to shoot his second film, a thriller about a killer shark, on location on the east coast island of Martha’s Vineyard.“My hubris was that we could take a Hollywood crew, go out 12 miles into the Atlantic Ocean, and shoot an entire movie with a mechanical shark. I thought that was going to go swimmingly,” Spielberg told an audience of journalists at the…

David HaleSep 12, 2025, 07:25 AM ETCloseCollege football reporter.Joined ESPN in 2012.Graduate of the University of Delaware.”That really hurt! Who throws a shoe? Honestly!” — Mike Myers in “Austin Powers”Throughout college football history, there have been countless examples of teams snatching defeat from the jaws of victory due to some emotional decision. Regret is sewn into the fabric of the sport. But few shenanigans have felt so utterly bizarre, inherently funny and impactful as Marco Wilson’s toss of an LSU player’s shoe in the fourth quarter of a rivalry game on Dec. 12, 2020.The throw, which came in a tie…

Military history is littered with the corpses of apex predators.The Gatling gun, the battleship, the tank. All once possessed unassailable power – then were undermined, in some cases wiped out, by the march of new technology.“Speed and stealth and firepower,” the head of the Australian Submarine Agency, Jonathan Mead, told the Guardian two years ago of Australia’s forthcoming fleet of nuclear submarines. “The apex predator of the oceans.”But for how much longer?In the first quarter of the 21st century, nuclear submarines have proven a formidable force: essentially undetectable deadly attack weapons. Some also carry a vital “second-strike” deterrent effect: any…

Sri Lanka open their 2025 Asia Cup account with a comprehensive six wicket T20 win against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi.Published On 13 Sep 202513 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2SharePathum Nissanka became the quickest Sri Lankan batter to reach 2,000 T20 runs as the opener sprinted his team to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in a crucial Asia Cup match on Saturday.Nissanka perfectly manipulated the line and lengths of the Bangladeshi bowlers to score 50 off 34 balls, and Sri Lanka breezed to 140-4 in a strong start to its campaign.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listBangladesh,…

In a historic first for Africa, Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja will host the 10X Nigeria Activation, the official kickoff of the 10X Movement in Africa, led by Theo Godson, Africa’s leading 10X Business Coach and founder of the Beyond Borders Movement and BELT Africa, from Sunday, October 12. The popular lifestyle and business destination will transform into a live 10X hub, where entrepreneurs, creators, influencers, and industry professionals will meet, network, and get immersed in the 10X philosophy, made globally popular by Grant Cardone, one of the world’s top business growth strategists. The 10X Movement Arrives in Nigeria The…

Will Smeed, with the help of some late-night umpty from Sean Dickson and Lewis Gregory, carried Somerset to a thrilling victory in the T20 Blast final, as they hauled in a record-breaking run-chase against Hampshire that one moment hushed the crowd, the next had them roaring each pin ball into the stands.“It’s unbelievable,” said Smeed as the smoke from the celebration fireworks drifted into the night. “I was looking at the target, and we knew we could do it, we back our boys further down the order, which makes a huge difference. They said they’d do it for me and…

Donald Trump’s administration has drafted a proposal to deploy 1,000 Louisiana national guard troops to conduct law enforcement operations in the state’s urban centers, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing military planning documents it had obtained.Trump has made crime a major focus of his administration even as violent crime rates have fallen in many US cities. His crackdown on Democratic-led municipalities has fueled legal concerns and spurred protests, including a recent demonstration by several thousand people in Washington DC.Democratic leaders have said that the massive deployments are more a show of power by Trump rather than a serious effort to…

Following the news that Ego Nwodim was leaving Saturday Night Live, the reactions started to pour in. Nwodim, who joined SNL in 2018, announced on social media on Friday that she was exiting the sketch comedy series after seven seasons. “The hardest part of a great party is knowing when to say goodnight. But after seven unforgettable seasons, I have decided to leave SNL,” she captioned an Instagram post. “I am immensely grateful to Lorne for the opportunity, to my castmates, the writers, and the crew for their brilliance, support and friendship. Week after week on that stage taught me more…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – A day prior to the marquee India-Pakistan cricket clash at the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai, it’s a tale of two teams positioned on opposite ends of the pre-match hype metre as political frenzy envelops the fixture.As a result of the hoopla, the game of cricket has been reduced to a supporting act.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listIndia’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate faced the heat as his side’s designated news conference representative on Saturday.The former Netherlands international cricketer was sent to tackle a barrage of questions on the tense atmosphere in the…