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On November 18, X user Vivid Prowess posted a query to non-Israeli, non-Jewish followers asking their personal reasons for supporting Israel, paired with an Israeli flag image. The post garnered over 300,000 views, nearly 7,000 likes, and 3,600 replies by Thursday, featuring endorsements from figures like Brianna Wu citing strategic defense against radical ideologies and emotional ties to Jewish humanity. Responses highlighted shared values, democracy, biblical faith, historical duty, and personal stories, alongside sharp critiques amid polarized views on ongoing conflicts.

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What drives non-Israelis and non-Jews to back Israel? Vivid Prowess's viral X question exploded with 300,000 views and thousands of raw replies.

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Indonesia's massive doujinshi convention, Comifuro, just wrapped its 22nd edition on May 17 at ICE BSD City in Tangerang, drawing huge crowds for artist booths, cosplay, and performances despite some overcrowding complaints. Official channels announced CF23 for October 31 to November 1 at the same spot, sparking instant buzz over Halloween-themed Jujutsu Kaisen recreations, horror merch, and creator calls for boothmates. Inspired by Japan's Comiket, the event pulls 50,000 to 70,000 visitors per edition, with tickets and registrations coming soon via comifuro.net.

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Fresh off a packed Comic Frontier 22, fans lit up at the news of CF23 docking for Halloween—right on October 31—with Shibuya Incident cosplays already in the works.

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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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On June 16, Cutral Có in Argentina's Patagonia unveiled a 26-meter, 70-ton statue of Messi in his Albiceleste kit, sculpted over 18 months by Aldo Beroisa to capture his 2022 World Cup celebration. Positioned along National Route 22, it has boosted tourism as fans flock to the site during the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. While locals call it a proud landmark for their humble captain, online reactions mock the awkward pose and likeness, comparing it to past flawed tributes like India's now-removed version.

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In a quiet Patagonian oil town, locals planted an 85-foot steel giant of Lionel Messi kneeling triumphantly with the World Cup trophy—now drawing selfies, tourists, and endless memes.

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A VA study of over 1 million veterans found the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine cut COVID-linked major heart events by 37.7%, with stronger 50.7% effectiveness in those over 75 and small absolute reductions like 2 fewer events per 10,000. Published June 15, 2026, in JAMA Internal Medicine, it tracked mostly older men after shots in late 2024, showing benefits for high-risk groups but drawing skeptic fire over tiny absolute gains, healthy vaccinee bias, and observational limits. Lead author Ziyad Al-Aly stressed skipping shots leaves heart protection untapped, while critics like Alex Berenson dismissed the relative risk figures as misleading.

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For older veterans, getting the updated COVID shot alongside their flu vaccine meant fewer heart attacks and strokes tied to infections. The findings highlight real protection, especially for those over 75.

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The Al Arabiya correspondent died late Wednesday in Yemen's port city of Mukalla after a device under his driver's seat detonated as he returned to meet a friend. Authorities had warned him of a threat a month earlier, and he leaves behind a son and three daughters. Yemen's leadership ordered a high-level probe, while the U.S., UN, and EU condemned the attack as a strike on press freedom, with no group claiming responsibility amid the country's ongoing conflicts.

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Mohammed Aydah had just dropped his family at home in Mukalla when a hidden explosive ripped through his car, ending his life moments later.

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Frank McCormick, a former teacher and constitutional conservative, posted on X early Thursday asking if people enjoy Christmas aesthetics like lights, music, and decorations. Over 50 Jewish respondents largely expressed delight in the holiday's vibe and mood-boosting elements amid winter, noting cultural participation such as eating Chinese food on Christmas or decorating neighbors' trees. Many highlighted the irony that iconic songs like 'White Christmas' and 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' were written by Jewish composers including Irving Berlin and Johnny Marks. While a minority opts out, the thread with over 4,000 views reflects American pluralism and shared seasonal goodwill transcending faith.

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A simple question on X about enjoying the Christmas season sparked dozens of positive replies from Jewish users, who praised its twinkling lights, festive music, and communal joy without embracing its religious core.

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The event last Thursday drew Muslim, Jewish, and Christian students to discuss religious commonalities, but Mady—after praising sharia law's punishments and societal reforms—abruptly condemned Bratman, director of CUNY Hillel, prompting nearly 100 Muslim participants to walk out, leaving about 20 attendees. Moderator Joshua Medina expressed shock and apologized, while Bratman called the incident '100 percent antisemitic.' New York Governor Kathy Hochul condemned it as antisemitism and demanded accountability from CUNY, which launched an investigation amid online backlash and concerns over campus safety and Israel-Gaza tensions.

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At a City College of New York interfaith workshop meant to bridge religious divides, self-proclaimed imam Abdullah Mady suddenly spotted Jewish representative Ilya Bratman and branded him a Zionist responsible for Gaza deaths, urging Muslim students to leave in protest.

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The Israel Defense Forces identified dozens of Hezbollah weapons sites and command posts in the southern Lebanese village of Beit Lif, calling it a violation of the November 2024 ceasefire. Local residents denied the claims and requested Lebanese army protection, which deployed patrols hours later. The accusations coincide with IDF strikes on suspected storage facilities in nearby Deir Kifa, Shehour, Tayr Filsay, and Aynata after evacuation warnings.

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Just 3.5 km from Israel's border, IDF troops uncover Hezbollah headquarters hidden in Lebanese homes next to schools.

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Numerous posts express excitement and solidarity with the Saudi Arabia national football team, known as the Green Falcons, using hashtags like #SaudiDay, #FIFAWorldCup, and #السعوديه_الراس_الاخضر. Fans share green hearts, flags, lineup announcements, and kick-off messages in anticipation of the crucial match in Houston. One post highlights Saudi fans singing the national anthem in the Houston stadium.

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Khadijah Farrakhan, known as the First Lady of the Nation of Islam and married to Louis Farrakhan for 72 years, passed away at the age of 90. The Nation of Islam announced her death, with Minister Louis Farrakhan expressing sadness and gratitude in a statement.

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Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline game, launched February 27, 2026, and sold over 6 million copies, pulling players back to a crumbling Raccoon City with Leon partnering FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft. It blends tense horror, action, and puzzles, earning a 9.3/10 on IMDb as a masterpiece that honors the series' roots. Fans share hilarious comics like ChloeImagine's take on Leon missing his RE4 merchant buddy, moody art of him facing zombies, and cosplay plans, with voice actor Nick Apostolides praising a Funko Pop figure's hair.

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Leon S. Kennedy returns in Resident Evil Requiem with longer hair, a weathered face, and tactical gear that fans can't get enough of. Four months after launch, his glow-up has inspired endless art and memes.

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Speaking to Al Arabiya English on June 16, 2026, at Minsk's Independence Palace, Lukashenko asked why the world highlights Israel's Holocaust suffering when 'they themselves have killed so many people' in Gaza, where he said women and children died and the area was wiped off the earth. Israel's Foreign Ministry called the remarks unacceptable antisemitism, especially from Belarus where Nazis killed nearly all 800,000 prewar Jews, and summoned the Belarusian ambassador for a reprimand on June 17. The comments fit into broader tensions, with Lukashenko supporting Iran's nuclear program and accusing an Israeli lobby of misleading Russia, amid his long alliance with Putin.

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In a heated interview, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko questioned the Holocaust's legacy while decrying deaths in Gaza, prompting swift condemnation from Israel.

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The 6-6 Wagler averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists for Illinois, shooting nearly 40% from three and leading their top-ranked offense to All-America honors. After workouts with the Bulls (picks 4 and 15) and Clippers (No. 5), he saw no need to audition for Brooklyn, telling reporters he knows where he stands. Mock drafts project him around No. 5 to the Clippers, where his crafty scoring fits alongside Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, while Nets fans eye alternatives like Nate Ament.

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Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler just dropped a hint that has NBA fans buzzing: he canceled a workout with the Nets at No. 6 after impressing the Bulls and Clippers higher up.

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Independent MP Rupert Lowe launched Restore Britain last year after splitting from Reform UK, pushing harder on remigration of non-integrated migrants and anti-wokery stances. Tensions boiled over with Restore campaigns director Charlie Downes sharing posts critics call antisemitic dog-whistling about Reform's Jewish ties, and activist Steve Laws telling a podcaster to 'go home' in a debate on English identity. Reform figures like Khaled Hassan and Lois Perry claim Badenoch is quietly backing Lowe—pointing to his Tory committee seat and unverified rumors of close contact—to split the anti-Labour vote ahead of local elections.

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Rupert Lowe's new Restore Britain party is drawing fire from Reform UK supporters over alleged antisemitic posts and whispers of a secret deal with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.

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Senate Bill 624, filed January 14, 2026, by Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim (D-Fairfax), aimed to add 'including Islam' to hate crime enhancements for bias-motivated assaults and define Islamophobia as malicious prejudice against Islam or Muslims, even if the victim wasn't Muslim. The measure would have directed state police to include the definition in hate crime reporting, amid rising incidents like 340 in 2024. Critics called it censorship and a threat to free speech, while supporters saw it as better tracking of bias crimes; the Senate Courts of Justice Committee unanimously shelved it on February 2 to the 2027 session.

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A first-generation Muslim senator from Bangladesh introduced a bill to define 'Islamophobia' in Virginia's assault laws, but it quickly faced sharp criticism over free speech concerns.

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The event, Harvey Fest, took place Sunday at The Hogshead pub in Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, to raise funds for a youth hub honoring 15-year-old Harvey, stabbed to death at school in February 2025 by classmate Mohammed Umar Khan, who received a life sentence. Kenny's 33-second clip, showing officers requesting a Temporary Event Notice for the charity gathering, gained over 800,000 views and drew widespread criticism of police priorities at a knife victim's memorial. Organizers had the required documentation, and the family-focused day with stalls and activities went on successfully despite the check.

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At a sunny fundraiser for murdered teen Harvey Willgoose, former goalkeeper Paddy Kenny filmed police asking for an events permit, venting his shock in a quick video.

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In a June 17 letter, the Vatican's Dicastery for Divine Worship denied the German Bishops' Conference request to allow laypeople to preach in place of homilies, even in crises. The dicastery explained that homilies are tied to the ordained ministry through Holy Orders, not just a rule to bend. This follows Rome's rejections of other German Synodal Way proposals, while urging better priest training to address pastoral needs. Traditionalists hailed the decision, while progressives voiced disappointment.

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Germany's Catholic bishops turned to the Vatican for help amid a priest shortage, asking if laypeople could step in to give homilies during Mass. Rome said no, holding firm on tradition.

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The 27-year-old St Helens prop and captain ruptured his patella tendon in Saturday's loss to Wigan Warriors at Halliwell Jones Stadium, requiring surgery that will likely sideline him for the rest of the 2026 Super League campaign. Fresh off a medial ligament injury, Lees had returned for only his fourth game this year during his testimonial season. New coach Paul Rowley praised his leadership amid the club's injury woes, as fans and rivals rally with well-wishes, fearing he'll miss October's Rugby League World Cup in Australia.

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Matty Lees crumpled in agony just seconds into the Challenge Cup semi-final, his season—and maybe more—hanging in the balance from an innocent-looking carry.

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