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Kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, Gilboa-Dalal described in a Channel 12 News interview how a captor dragged him from a shower, assaulted him despite protests invoking Islamic prohibitions, and silenced him with weapons. He emerged emaciated with potential permanent hearing loss from tunnels and homes, as one of the last living hostages freed in an October 13 exchange. His account is the second public testimony from a male survivor of sexual abuse, amid prior reports of systematic violence against hostages.

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Guy Gilboa-Dalal froze as his naked body was groped by a Hamas guard, who then pressed a knife to his neck and rifle to his head, threatening death if he spoke. The 25-year-old endured this assault after 738 days in Gaza captivity.

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The UK studio, founded in 2022 by Forza Horizon 5 veterans like CEO Mike Brown, ended its publishing deal with Amazon Games but confirmed its open-world, narrative-driven game is on track for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Amazon called the split a strategic shift toward Luna and Tomb Raider projects, while praising Maverick's vision and wishing them well in finding a new partner. Maverick co-founders expressed gratitude and optimism, with Brown dismissing concerns on X: 'We are as good as we've ever been,' ahead of more reveals later this year. Influencers like BlackPanthaa raved about the first in-game screenshot's high detail and European-inspired vibes.

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Two gleaming Porsches sit parked on a sun-soaked coastal cliff, capturing the eye-candy promise of Maverick Games' debut driving adventure.

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Speaking to the AIPAC Policy Conference on Tuesday, Netanyahu criticized left-wing accusations of genocide in Gaza and right-wing calls for Jews to take DNA tests to prove their identity. He referenced a recent Tucker Carlson interview with U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, where Carlson questioned Jewish land claims and alleged Netanyahu invoked biblical references to target Palestinians—a charge Israeli officials deny. Netanyahu defended Israel's military operations as minimizing civilian harm while fighting Hamas, amid ongoing debates over U.S. aid and Zionism as Jewish self-determination in their ancestral homeland.

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In a direct video address, Benjamin Netanyahu called out extremists on both sides for dangerous rhetoric against Israel and Jews.

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South Korean director Park Chan-wook will lead the jury for the 79th Cannes Film Festival, running May 12-23, 2026, on the French Riviera. This marks the first time a Korean has held the role in the event's 79-year history, following Juliette Binoche's 2025 panel that awarded Jafar Panahi's thriller the Palme d'Or. Festival leaders praised Park's inventive thrillers like Oldboy, which won the Grand Prix in 2004, and Decision to Leave, earning him Best Director in 2022. Park reflected on cinema's power to unite amid division, calling shared theater viewings a universal act of solidarity.

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Park Chan-wook's appointment brings a historic spotlight to South Korean cinema at Cannes, where his own films have long dazzled over two decades.

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Ronaldo scored his 963rd and 964th career goals in Al Nassr's 4-0 rout of Al-Hazem, pushing them top of the Saudi Pro League with 39 points, then celebrated Saudi Founding Day in traditional attire, declaring 'I belong to Saudi Arabia.' In Turkey, 25-year-old Oh Hyeon-gyu netted a magnificent 74th-minute strike in Besiktas' 4-0 win over Goztepe, becoming the first center-forward in 123 years to score in his first three games, adding two goals and an assist including a bicycle kick debut. Both moments lit up feeds with roaring crowds and club jokes like 'Hits different in Korean,' capturing football's pure passion.

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Cristiano Ronaldo draped in a gold-trimmed bisht robe, roaring with fans after his brace. Meanwhile, Oh Hyeon-gyu unleashed a rocket in Turkey, marking history with his third straight goal.

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A post highlighting Efron's blond, muscle-bound ring entrance in 2023's The Iron Claw drew over 900 likes and sparked replies lamenting the A24 film's lack of nominations amid its buzz for the tragic Von Erich family story. The chat expanded to perfect movie scores and openings, with fans praising Jurassic Park's helicopter reveal, Pirates of the Caribbean's underwater cave, and the Rohirrim charge in Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Newer nods included Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's Rocket backstory and Dune's Arrakis sunrise, celebrating timeless scenes that endure.

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Zac Efron's chiseled transformation into wrestler Kevin Von Erich left fans fuming—no Oscar nod despite the emotional powerhouse performance.

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Lucien Agoumé, Sevilla's 24-year-old anchor, stands out with aggressive tackling, 49% duels won, and 84% pass accuracy in over 1,700 La Liga minutes this season. Vivell views the 6ft 1in destroyer as smart business at €30 million, despite his higher Transfermarkt value, especially as mid-table Sevilla eyes bids before his 2028 contract end. Fans highlight his edge over Casemiro in recoveries, positioning him as a shield for Kobbie Mainoo amid options like Carlos Baleba or Adam Wharton.

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With Casemiro set to leave Old Trafford this summer, Manchester United's recruitment chief Christopher Vivell has zeroed in on a combative young Frenchman to fill the midfield void.

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The Malaysian government introduced the Next Generation Malaysian Emergency Response Services (NG MERS 999) on November 16, 2025, featuring the SaveME 999 app developed by Telekom Malaysia for AI-enhanced alerts including voice, text, video, and geolocation to over 800 response points. Despite promises of faster responses, the app has drawn backlash for its cumbersome registration requiring ID photos and OTP verification, with users reporting 999 calls redirected to downloads and glitches causing hours-long waits for services like ambulances in Penang. Officials insist traditional 999 voice calls remain fully operational and the app is optional, while pledging fixes for accessibility issues affecting vulnerable groups.

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In a crisis, every second counts—yet Malaysia's new SaveME 999 app is forcing users to register amid reports of delayed ambulances.

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Directed by Goichi Suda, aka Suda51, ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN follows FBI Space-Time Police agent Romeo Stargazer as he battles cosmic criminals with sword-and-gun hack-n-slash action and gore-fueled special attacks, all while hunting for his missing girlfriend Juliet. Critics gave it mixed marks with a 71 Metacritic score, praising stylish combat and wild story but noting technical issues and uneven design. Players love it though, with Steam at 93% positive from 176 reviews, peaking at nearly 2,000 concurrent users and hitting the global top 10 sellers during launch discount.

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Suda51 celebrated the launch with a lively Las Vegas dinner, toasting with his Grasshopper team amid neon lights before urging players to dive in and share their takes.

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Roland Gunn's post compared New Zealand's past progressive policies under Jacinda Ardern—strict COVID lockdowns, gun bans, and Māori co-governance—to Oregon's issues, sparking over 1,500 likes and lively replies. Defenders pointed to the current center-right government under Christopher Luxon, the only other Anglosphere leader besides Donald Trump leaning right, while others nominated Canada or Australia instead. The back-and-forth comes ahead of New Zealand's November 7 election, amid economic pressures and debates over homelessness policies.

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An American called New Zealand 'politically deranged, like if Oregon was independent,' praising its landscapes but slamming its politics. Kiwis and others jumped in with concessions, defenses, and counter-jabs.

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Fans express widespread excitement over Lando Norris achieving the Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship title in the 2026 season with McLaren. Discussions highlight his podium celebrations, McLaren F1 content foreshadowing the championship, fan merchandise arrivals, and reaction videos. References include nostalgic nods to his past performances such as in Austria.

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Fresh from strong Bahrain pre-season testing, McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri posted a 66-second video playing 'Guess the Object: headset vs stapler.' Norris, the 2025 champion who topped Day 1 timesheets, hilariously fails at lying about his stapler, while Piastri nails Norris's headset guess and calls the bluff. Fans loved their bromance, with the clip drawing thousands of likes, though some preferred unscripted chats over TikTok trends. McLaren heads into next week's test with momentum after Norris's fastest lap and Piastri's 161 laps on Day 3.

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Lando Norris swings a gold stapler like a gun while Oscar Piastri peers over the wall like a cat chasing a laser. Their 'Guess the Object' challenge from Bahrain testing turns into pure chaos and laughter.

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From March 1 to May 31, Universal Orlando, Hollywood, Beijing Resort, and Studios Japan celebrate Butterbeer Season with hot, cold, frozen drinks and new treats like Butterbeer Waffles at Leaky Cauldron and Three Broomsticks, Crème Brûlée in Epic Universe, and cream puffs plus cupcakes in sweet shops. The event honors the 25th anniversary of the 2001 film 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone,' complete with exclusive mugs and apparel. Fans shared excitement over the foamy delights, though a few joked about Butterbeer overload.

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Imagine a golden waffle stamped with Butterbeer, piled high with whipped cream and strawberries—Universal parks are making fans' dreams real this season.

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Mac Donald's February 24 post argued the Ferguson effect—where post-2014 protests led police to ease proactive work, spiking homicides in black communities—remains real and ignored by media. Musk replied 'Legacy media lies relentlessly,' sparking memes, charts, and stories from users pointing to FBI data showing black Americans as half of 2015 homicide victims despite being 13% of the population. Critics dispute the link to protests, citing other factors like economics, while recent 2024-2025 drops in crime add nuance to the ongoing discussion on policing and reporting.

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Heather Mac Donald shared a video mourning overlooked black homicide victims, blaming media narratives and a pullback in policing. Elon Musk's sharp reply lit up the conversation with millions of views.

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The emotional video, resurfaced on Monday, exploded after a U.S. influencer's complaints about unfriendly South Africans during her visit. Nigerians, Ghanaians, and others responded with shock, dark humor, and jabs at perceived hypocrisy toward Western visitors. Some South Africans defended her grief over her son's alleged death from drugs sold by a foreigner, while critics rejected excusing broad hatred against fellow Africans. The clip highlights South Africa's tensions over immigration, crime, and economic woes amid calls for Pan-African unity.

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Tears streaming down her face, a South African woman poured out her raw hatred for foreigners from her community, using slurs like 'kwerekwere' aimed at Black African immigrants.

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Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke out against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán days before Hungary's April 12 parliamentary elections, warning voters against backing a Trump ally. Orbán, who has led since 2010, recently hosted U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who praised strong bilateral ties and Trump's support. Critics dismissed Clinton's comment by noting Orbán's long career predates Trump, while polls show challenger Péter Magyar's Tisza party now leading in a tight race marked by debates over EU policies, migration, and national sovereignty.

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In a video clip shared online, Hillary Clinton urged Hungarians to pick leaders for their own country, not someone she labeled a 'puppet of Trump.' The remark lands as Orbán's party braces for its closest election fight yet.

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Bukenya Martin, a Senior 6 pupil at Hillside Secondary School, died from injuries after Herbert, father of his underage girlfriend, attacked him around 11 p.m. on February 14, 2026, in Nansana Municipality. Police say Herbert had warned Martin multiple times to stay away; he fled with his family and remains at large as authorities hunt for him. The tragedy has split opinions online, with some decrying the killing as excessive despite Uganda's strict laws against relations with minors under 18, while others cite parental protection and cultural pressures on families.

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On Valentine's night, an 18-year-old student slipped into his 14-year-old girlfriend's home, only for her father to find him there and unleash fatal violence.

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Alex, a Haitian-New Yorker, shared the encounter on February 22, questioning if the man's grandparents owned plantations and slaves—prompting quick corrections that slavery ended in Cuba in 1886. Replies poured in defending exiles as fleeing communist takeovers, not slave-owning, while others praised the revolution for land reforms, literacy jumps from 76% to near 100%, and health improvements like infant mortality dropping from 37 to 4 per 1,000 births. Skeptics highlighted Cuba's pre-1959 strengths in literacy and GDP, later stagnation, and divides in Miami's Cuban community, from the mostly white 'Golden Exile' of 1959-1962 to diverse later waves fueling ongoing political tensions.

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A New York teacher asked a Miami Cuban-American if his family fled the revolution over owning slaves. The man's reaction opened a flood of arguments about Cuba's past.

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