April 2025 archive: your quick guide to this month’s biggest stories

Short on time? Here are the standout pieces we published in April 2025. You’ll find practical ticket info, sharp match recaps, and a major political development in the DRC — all written so you can scan fast and click through if you want more.

Match day: tickets and results you need to know

Wembley was the focus on April 27 with Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final. If you’re hunting tickets, note the essentials: clubs favored season ticket holders, general sale chances were limited, prices started at about £30 and climbed fast on the resale market, and all official tickets were mobile-only. That matters if you plan to travel — screenshot won’t help at the gate.

In club football, Serie A produced tense title action. Atalanta travelled to Cagliari trying to hold onto the lead while Inter Milan and Lazio met in a high-pressure fixture. With only six points separating the top three, every result shifted the title and European qualification picture quickly — check match reports for how squads managed rotation and pressure in those tight fixtures.

Back in the Premier League, Arsenal delivered a statement win at Ipswich, 4-0. Trossard grabbed a brace, Merino dominated midfield work alongside Odegaard, and young Ethan Nwaneri plus Kieran Tierney added spark. That result highlighted Arsenal’s depth and how they can dismantle teams on the break and through midfield control.

Basketball shock and a political shake-up

The NBA playoffs opened with a surprise: the Minnesota Timberwolves hammered the Lakers 117-95 in Game 1, draining 21 three-pointers. Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid and Anthony Edwards stepped up, while the visitors couldn’t match the pace even with a 37-point outing from a star scorer. If you follow the series, watch how defense and perimeter shooting change the matchup before the next game.

Off the pitch, Joseph Kabila’s unexpected return to rebel-held Goma stirred major political fallout in DR Congo. His trip — after a year abroad — triggered accusations of rebel ties. Kabila denied those claims, framed the visit as a move toward peace and defended his right to travel. Meanwhile, security forces searched his Kinshasa properties, a development that raised tensions and questions about what happens next in Congolese politics.

Want the full stories? Each piece above links to a detailed report with match stats, ticket tips, quotes and analysis. If you’re tracking continental politics and big sports moments, this month had both quick wins and developments worth watching closely.

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