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Michael Lohan is a free man again … ’cause TMZ has learned Lindsay’s dad was released from jail early after serving time for violating his probation — tied to his February arrest for allegedly beating up his ex, Kate Lohan. A rep for the Palm…

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The battle for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification delivered another chapter this week, filled with shock results, outstanding performances and controversy from October 7 to 9, 2025. While most domestic leagues are on pause due to the FIFA international window.

Across Africa, several giants made bold statements. Ghana destroyed the Central African Republic 5–0 in Kumasi, while Mali earned a routine 2–0 victory away to Chad.

Egypt were ruthless in their 3–0 demolition of Djibouti and Cameroon maintained control in their group with a 2–0 win over Mauritius. Niger stunned Congo 3–1, Libya and Cape Verde shared six goals in a 3–3, in Tripoli.

Elsewhere, Ethiopia edged Guinea-Bissau 1–0, Eswatini held Angola to a 2–2 draw, Burkina Faso defeated Sierra Leone 1–0 in Freetown, and Zambia claimed a vital 1–0 victory over Tanzania.

In Europe, the Netherlands cemented their top spot with a 4–0 hammering of Malta in Amsterdam, while Denmark thrilled home fans with a resounding 6–0 victory against Belarus in Copenhagen, showcasing the attacking brilliance of their new generation.

Malawi’s Flames were handed a 3–0 walkover win after Equatorial Guinea failed to travel for their scheduled qualifier at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. FIFA awarded the points to Malawi, citing a breach of competition regulations.

Equatorial Guinea’s coach Juan Micha has since been suspended following internal investigations.

Reports revealed that players had refused to travel due to poor travel arrangements, despite the federation later resolving logistical issues.

The no-show adds to the federation’s troubles after they were previously docked six points for fielding an ineligible player, Emilio Nsue, during earlier matches.

The country’s Ministry of Sports has demanded accountability, warning that players refusing national duty could face disciplinary action.

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has urged supporters to keep their tickets from the canceled match, which will still be valid for the upcoming AFCON home fixture.

In the English Premier League, Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has thrown his full support behind head coach Rúben Amorim, saying the Portuguese tactician will be given three years to rebuild the club.

Speaking on The Business Podcast, Ratcliffe said success “is not built overnight” and urged fans to trust the process. United have endured a poor run, sitting mid-table after their early Carabao Cup exit to Grimsby Town, but Ratcliffe insisted that Amorim’s long-term vision fits the club’s rebuilding plan.

Meanwhile, Arsenal will remain on top of the Premier League table through the break, leading Manchester City by two points after a strong run of form that has revived their title ambitions.

Back home, Malawi’s sporting spotlight shifts to the FDH Premier Netball League, where Kukoma Diamonds will be out for revenge against Blue Eagles this Saturday, October 11, at Blantyre Sports Arena.

The clash comes just a week after Blue Eagles stunned the Diamonds in the Nico Top 12 Cup in Lilongwe. Both sides remain unbeaten after five games and could overtake Civonets, who currently top the table with 12 points.

Before the big encounter, Kukoma Diamonds will face Lioness at 9:00 AM, while Pacers play Blue Eagles at 10:30 AM. Later in the afternoon, Pacers will take on Lioness in what promises to be another fierce battle.

In the north, Ekwendeni Resource host Vanessa Sisters and Tigresses at Rosedale, while Karonga Queens chase their first win of the season in double fixtures against the same teams.

The National Division League continues despite the top-flight break. Analyst Ibrahim Phiri explained that the competition has gone ahead since most players are not affected by national team call-ups.

The Basketball Association of Malawi (BASMAL) has also confirmed that its annual general meeting will take place on November 8, 2025, in Salima.

General Secretary Peter Gomani said the meeting will address financial reports, youth development and amendments to outdated regulations to align with international basketball standards.

Former Mighty Mukuru Wanderers Team Manager Steve Madeira has demanded a special meeting with club owner Thom Mpinganjira after his recent dismissal.

Madeira insists he was unfairly fired for defending players’ rights and revealed that his MK500,000 monthly salary and MK20,000 allowance were far below what other senior officials earn.

He also denied involvement in Wanderers’ CAF Champions League exit to Jwaneng Galaxy of Botswana.

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In the theater of politics and media, few dramas unfold with such bitter ironies as the recent forced public apology issued by George Kasakula, the Director General of Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), to President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika.

This apology, forced under the glaring spotlight of public scrutiny on October 10, 2025, is not merely a personal admission but a symbol of a much deeper malaise afflicting Malawi’s media and political landscape.

The Hard Truth column does not condone any form of assault—physical or verbal—on any individual.

Yet, it is imperative to dig beneath the surface and uncover the layers of hypocrisy, partisanship, and professional decay that have culminated in this moment of reckoning.

Kasakula’s apology, issued after a decade of relentless verbal assaults against Peter Mutharika, is as hollow as it is belated.

The hard truth is that Kasakula’s venomous rhetoric was not a spontaneous outburst but a well-orchestrated campaign of character assassination waged from the very platforms he now presides over.

During the campaign period, when Professor Mutharika and his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) were in opposition, Kasakula stabbed them backwards, sideways, and in every conceivable manner on MBC TV—the same institution that now demands his contrition.

This is not mere political rivalry; it is a story of betrayal, propaganda, and ethical bankruptcy.

It is well documented and widely acknowledged that Kasakula has long been an ardent agent of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), a party whose recent conduct at Kamuzu Palace and state house residences has been nothing short of disgraceful.

The hard truth is that MCP’s rotten mouth—symbolized in Kasakula’s own loquacious venom—has long been a blight on Malawi’s political discourse.

This is the same party whose thugs desecrated state property, looted taxpayer-funded assets, and defiled the walls of official residences with faeces.

Kasakula’s words were an extension of this rot, a toxic fog that poisoned national unity and degraded the standards of journalism.

Kasakula’s career trajectory is a cautionary tale. From his days at the Times Group, where he first unleashed a barrage of insults against Mutharika, to his current role at MBC, he has consistently degraded himself by descending into the murky depths of propaganda masquerading as journalism.

Despite holding a master’s degree—an achievement that should have been a beacon of professionalism—Kasakula chose to preside over programs that ridiculed, insulted, and provoked in a manner unbecoming of any ethical journalist.

The hard truth is that Kasakula weaponized media not for enlightenment but for destruction, targeting a man who, through divine grace and perseverance, has risen to reclaim the presidency.

This decade-long assault was not met with the necessary condemnation from watchdog bodies.

The Malawi Editors Forum and the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi, institutions tasked with safeguarding journalistic integrity and ethical standards, failed spectacularly in their duty.

It is both ironic and tragic that MISA Malawi, which has now condemned Kasakula’s forced apology, remained silent through years of his blatant verbal onslaught against Mutharika.

The hard truth is that MISA Malawi is a toothless watchdog, an organization that has forfeited its moral authority by selectively applying its principles.

While it eagerly issues press releases condemning attacks on journalists, it conveniently overlooks the abuses perpetrated by some of its own members.

This is not oversight; it is a betrayal of the very ideals MISA claims to uphold.

Furthermore, MISA’s failure to advocate for the welfare of journalists—many of whom endure low wages and poor working conditions—exposes its true priorities.

The organization seems more interested in symbolic gestures than substantive action.

After issuing a condemnation, MISA slaps itself on the back and calls the job done, leaving systemic issues unaddressed. The hard truth is that MISA Malawi, in its current form, is a relic that should be reformed or abolished.

It is an institution that supports mediocrity and shields those who cross ethical boundaries, rather than holding them accountable.

Kasakula now finds himself at a crossroads, a man caught in the web he helped weave. The hard truth is that his forced apology cannot be seen as genuine remorse.

It is a capitulation born from political reality, not personal conviction. Kasakula’s psychological burden will be immense, for he must now operate under the very leadership he once sought to destroy through his relentless propaganda.

The Hard Truth column expects Kasakula to resign honorably, recognizing that his presence undermines the credibility of MBC and the dignity of the office he holds.

Lessons must be learned, and humility embraced, if Malawi’s media is to regain any semblance of respect.

What Kasakula’s downfall teaches us is a timeless lesson echoed in scripture and history: those who plot evil against others often find their schemes reflecting back upon themselves.

The biblical story of Haman, who built a gallows intending to hang Mordecai only to be hanged on that very structure, serves as a poignant metaphor. Kasakula, who used MBC as his weapon to politically assassinate Mutharika’s character, is now the victim of the same platform’s judgment.

The hard truth is that when one digs a pit for another, they must be wary lest they fall into it themselves.

Yet, while acknowledging the poetic justice in Kasakula’s predicament, The Hard Truth does not condone the assault he endured. Violence and intimidation have no place in civilized discourse.

Just as we condemn the verbal assaults Kasakula inflicted on Mutharika, so must we condemn any physical or psychological attacks on Kasakula.

The pursuit of justice and accountability must be conducted within the bounds of law, decency, and respect for human dignity.

Kasakula’s rot mouth is emblematic of the MCP’s toxic legacy. This party, which once held the reins of power, now finds itself exposed for its moral decay and reckless abandon.

The hard truth is that political allegiance should never justify the abandonment of journalistic ethics or the descent into character assassination. Kasakula’s example serves as a cautionary tale for journalists and political operatives alike: integrity is the currency of trust, and once spent on lies and hatred, it is almost impossible to reclaim.

The Hard Truth column calls upon all stakeholders—journalists, political parties, media institutions, and civil society—to reflect deeply on the lessons of this episode. The media must reclaim its role as a pillar of democracy, not a tool for partisan vendettas.

Organizations like MISA Malawi must undergo profound reforms to restore their credibility and effectiveness. Politicians must engage in debates grounded in facts and respect, not mudslinging and propaganda.

And journalists like Kasakula must remember that their words carry power and responsibility that cannot be wielded recklessly.

The saga of George Kasakula is not just about one man’s fall from grace. It is a mirror held up to Malawi’s media and political culture, reflecting the urgent need for reform, accountability, and ethical renewal.

The hard truth is that Malawi deserves better—better journalism, better leadership, and a better future where respect for truth and human dignity prevails over bitterness and division.

Let this be the moment when the rot is exposed, when lessons are learned, and when Malawi steps forward into a new era of integrity and hope.

The hard truth will continue to speak boldly, unflinchingly, and with the conviction that only truth can heal and unite a nation.

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Malcolm Barrett will not face charges stemming from a sexual assault allegation made late last year … TMZ has learned. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office reviewed Barrett’s case and determined criminal charges of rape of a person…

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The widow of late comedy star John Witherspoon is putting the family estate on the market nearly 6 years after his death … a 25,000-square-foot, two-property compound filled with historic memories — for just $4.625 million!!! Angela Witherspoon…

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Audiences have followed Natasha Rothwell’s Belinda across the world through two seasons of The White Lotus, but where the character ends up in season 4 remains a mystery.

Rothwell, 44, told Us Weekly exclusively that she does not yet know where the fourth season of the hit HBO series will be located nearly a month after her costar Parker Posey confirmed that the show will be filmed in France.

“I am Jon Snow. I know nothing, so this is news to me,” Rothwell said while discussing her partnership with Asics for their Everyday Escape campaign. “Let me tell you, I love being the last to know when it comes to White Lotus, because I had to keep secrets for season 3 for two years.”

The Insecure alum shared that she was the first actor cast for season 3 when the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike began, delaying production and forcing her to remain mum for several months.

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“I read the script [for season 3]. I just knew too much, and so, I love not knowing [about season 4],” Rothwell added. “I’m going to text Parker and ask her. I’m like, ‘Where did you find this out?’ I know nothing.”

While Rothwell may not know the location of White Lotus season 4, she is grateful to have the opportunity to explore Belinda’s growth. When we last saw the beloved White Lotus spa manager, she was leaving her old life behind after accepting $5 million in exchange for her silence on the death of Tanya McQuoid (Jennifer Coolidge). Rothwell told Us that she relates to Belinda’s journey.

“I think playing Belinda has been such a gift,” the actress said. “I think Belinda and I have a lot in common, but I think I’m farther along in terms of my growth. I think we see her very much putting everyone ahead of herself. As someone who’s a recovering people pleaser, when I put on a character that hasn’t figured out something that I have, it is such a reminder of how far I’ve come.”

Since being diagnosed with ADHD last year, Rothwell has worked to better understand her mental health and develop a wellness routine that works for her. This journey is reflected in her ad spot for the Everyday Escape campaign, where she appears as a concierge in a playful nod to Belinda. The campaign encourages people to take a 15-minute movement break to improve their mental health.

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“I always try to have a pause, whether it’s scheduled in my calendar or if it’s my watch telling me to take a beat and ask myself what my body needs,” Rothwell shared. “Oftentimes that is water, food and movement — but particularly movement. I think being able to take phone calls while I’m walking outside, strapping on the Asics, and diversifying how I take my meetings and how I schedule my day has been instrumental in incorporating health and wellness into my life in a way that’s sustainable.”

Rothwell wants to continue to share the message that healthy living is achievable for all people, regardless of class, race or size. The most important thing, she stresses, is that people feel empowered to take control of their health.

“I think so often, especially with the commodification of health and wellness, there’s often a price for entry to be healthy,” the actress said. “I fundamentally disagree with that. I think it’s classist. I think that’s why my partnership with Asics means so much to me because, to be someone who is plus-sized and speaking out about health and wellness, it directly refutes what we see on film and television.”

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Reality TV sometimes stretches the definition of “unscripted,” but there was certainly nothing scripted about any of these Real Housewives arrests. In the past three decades, many stars of the Bravo franchise have found themselves in handcuffs for a variety of reasons.

In perhaps the biggest legal drama in the franchise’s history, The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice spent 11 months in prison in 2015 after she and husband Joe Giudice pleaded guilty to multiple federal fraud charges the year prior. (Joe subsequently served a three-year prison sentence and was ordered to be deported to his native Italy in October 2018. They split in 2019.)

Teresa was hardly the first Housewife to run afoul of the law. Scroll down to read about other Real Housewives stars who’ve been arrested, including Wendy Osefo, Luann de Lesseps and more.

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Chicago Med’s Dr. Will Halstead and Dr. Natalie Manning no longer work at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center — but their return to the city and the show has the cast buzzing.

“I am just so excited about Natalie and Will coming back,” S. Epatha Merkerson, who plays Sharon Goodwin on the NBC series, says in Us Weekly’s exclusive first look at Nick Gehlfuss and Torrey DeVitto’s joint return to the Windy City during the upcoming Wednesday, October 14, episode.

Oliver Platt, who plays Dr. Daniel Charles, adds, “Having Nick and Torrey back was just an absolute blast.”

The clip then jumps to a scene from the upcoming episode in which a pregnant Natalie (DeVitto) arrives in Chicago after getting a call about her son, Owen (Frankie DeMaio), being shot while in town with Will (Gehlfuss) for a boys’ trip.

“Daniel? What are you doing here?” Natalie says as she comes down an escalator to find her old coworker ready to get her. “I’m picking you up,” Dr. Charles replies before giving her a big hug.

“I’m ecstatic to have some OGs back in the building,” Darren Barnet, who is a newer face on Med playing Dr. John Frost, says in the video. “They’re amazing as people, amazing as actors, amazing performers [and] human beings.”

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Jessy Schram, who plays one of Will’s former flames Dr. Hannah Asher, tells the cameras she is over-the-moon about seeing her old castmates again.

“Stepping into this new season, coming back to set just feels like home. Being with our crew, our cast and to have Nick and Torrey there it feels really surreal, and it just feels so natural,” Schram, 39, says. “I’ve definitely missed both of them and I know everybody else has.”

Steven Weber, who plays Dr. Dean Archer, is in agreement about having the OG stars back at homebase. “It’s fantastic having Nick Gehlfuss back and, of course, Torrey DeVitto, both show favorites, fan favorites,” he gushes.

Luke Mitchell, who portrays Dr. Mitch Ripley, notes that it’s “cool having them back” in the fold.

“It just feels right. They’re really lovely people and super talented. Having them back feels like they never left,” the actor shares.

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While the cast was excited to catch up with Gehlfuss and DeVitto following their respective exits in 2023 and 2021, their joint return to Chicago Med won’t be all sunshine and roses.

Gehlfuss’ Will left the show during the season 8 finale in 2023 where he was reunited with Natalie and her son, Owen, in Seattle. (Natalie, meanwhile, left Chicago for a new adventure during the season 7 premiere in 2021.)

During the Wednesday, October 8, episode, fans saw Will’s return to Chicago in an attempt to bond with Owen ahead of Natalie giving birth to the couple’s first baby. (Natalie is 20 weeks pregnant with her and Will’s first baby. Owen is from Natalie’s prior relationship.)

Will found himself involved in a case at the hospital after seeing a boy get pushed out of a car in bad shape. Will initially butted heads with Dr. Frost over the boys’ treatment — the kid was a drug mule — but ultimately the kid gets treated.

As the doctors perform surgery on the mule, they get held up at gunpoint by a woman wanting the cocaine. Dr. Caitlin Lenox (Sarah Ramos) then confronted the gunwoman and as the credits rolled she fled, but not before fans heard gunshots go off in the lobby.

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The cameras panned to Natalie getting a call that her son, Owen, had been shot, which sets up her return to Chicago on next week’s episode.

In Us’ exclusive preview, Natalie does arrive in town to see her son and seemingly finds herself under doctors’ watch. In one clip, a tearful Natalie is in a hospital bed, wearing a gown as Will sits by her bedside and they nod their heads.

Fans will have to wait until Wednesday to see if Natalie’s baby is OK and what happens to Owen.

Chicago Med airs on NBC Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET.

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Former Vanderpump Rules stars Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney’s legal battle over their sandwich shop, Something About Her, is set to be dismissed months before they were scheduled for trial, Us Weekly can exclusively report.

On October 2, Penny Davidi, who filed suit against the reality stars in 2024 for breach of contract, informed the court she was dismissing all claims.

She noted the dismissal was conditional, and certain conditions are expected to be met by the parties. (The details of those conditions have not been made public.) Davidi’s decision to toss the case comes after the judge scheduled the trial to start on March 16, 2026.

In her lawsuit, Davidi claimed she was hired in 2023 to work as a chef at Madix, 40, and Maloney’s restaurant in West Hollywood. In court documents, she claimed the duo did not follow the terms of their original agreement.

She said she was promised a 10 percent cut of Something About Her, which opened that same year, in her role as COO/Director of Culinary.

Per the alleged agreement, the trio were to “jointly engage in the business of developing, creating, owning, operating, promoting … and otherwise profiting and benefiting from … a restaurant, fashion, merchandise, and lifestyle, brand, business, and property … to be known as Something About Her.”

In her lawsuit, the chef said she spent a substantial amount of time and effort on Something About Her, including obtaining trademarks for the business. Davidi claimed she was to be paid $7,500 a month in salary that would increase up to $10,000 over time. She claimed Madix and Maloney, 38, broke the deal by refusing to pay her the proper cut.

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The lawsuit asked the court to force Madix and Maloney to follow the terms of the original deal.

In response, the Bravo stars denied all allegations of wrongdoing. They asked the court to dismiss the complaint completely.

Madix joined Vanderpump Rules in season 2, and Maloney appeared during the show’s entire run. The journey to opening Something About Her was documented on the show, with fans lining up for the opening in May 2024.

Madix took to social media to thank fans for watching her on Vanderpump Rules over the years.

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“Thank you especially to the fans,” she wrote via Instagram at the time. “You’ve been the constant over the last decade, your love and support is what I’ll miss the most about it ending. You made this show what it is.”

For her part, Madix has been incredibly busy despite not shooting Vanderpump Rules. She is the host of Peacock’s Love Island USA, which she joined in 2024.

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In July, Madix confirmed she would be coming back for another season on social media.

“I’m not leaving,” she said. “I’ll see you guys really soon.”

Madix hosted seasons 6 and 7 of Love Island USA, along with the second season of Love Island Games.

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12:03 PM PT — A rep for Wendy tells TMZ … “Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband, Edward Osefo, are back home safely with their family and in good spirits. They are grateful for the outpouring of concern and support from friends, fans, and…

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