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Russia, Iran, and China began the 'Maritime Security Belt 2026' exercises on Thursday, focusing on countering maritime threats like piracy through coordinated special forces operations near the Strait of Hormuz. The drills come amid rising U.S.-Iran friction over Tehran's nuclear program, with President Trump issuing a short deadline for a deal and deploying carriers, drones, and bombers to the region. A Russian command plane's arrival in Tehran fueled online worries of escalation, though experts call it posturing tied to deepening Moscow-Tehran ties rather than war preparations.

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Helicopters hovered as Iranian and Russian special forces rappelled onto a mock hijacked ship, practicing rescues in the Gulf of Oman just as U.S. forces build up nearby.

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Members of the Mexican Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) traveled to Ukraine to receive training in modern warfare tactics, including drone operation with models like the DJI Matrice 300 RTK and urban guerrilla warfare. The training occurred in the conflict zone, providing real battlefield experience in movement, cover, weapon handling, and withdrawal tactics. CJNG is now forming specialized units capable of operating explosive-laden drones in clashes with rival cartels and government forces.

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On February 16, 2026, Rabi Muhammad from Kano was arrested while trying to smuggle the opioids to Cotonou, Benin Republic, using the creative fake bump tactic. Videos show officers in pink uniforms carefully removing the device in a search room, as she stood dressed in traditional attire. The bust was part of a busy week for NDLEA, including an Ivorian man excreting cocaine at Kano airport, a real estate CEO with 89 kilograms of cannabis in Lagos, and raids across several states that nabbed hundreds more kilograms of drugs— even a 68-year-old grandmother in Edo. Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa praised the team's vigilance against these evolving smuggling plots.

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NDLEA officers at Lagos' Seme border spotted a suspicious protruding belly on a 35-year-old businesswoman heading to Benin. A search revealed 3,200 tramadol capsules hidden inside a strapped-on pink calabash disguised as a pregnancy.

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In clips from his recent TikTok live, Nigerian singer Mayorkun shared that a planned feature on DJ Tunez's 2022 hit 'Majo'—originally with Wizkid—never dropped after Wizkid reportedly had DJ Tunez swap him for Alpha P due to beef with Davido. Snippets of Mayorkun's version leaked online in 2022 and 2024, and Olamide even shared the 'sleek' audio on X. Fans praise Mayorkun's delivery while debating the drama's role, and he's now teasing a hot new track with Olamide that has everyone buzzing about its potential banger status.

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Mayorkun let his disappointment show during a TikTok live, explaining why his verse on a Wizkid track got replaced amid long-running tensions.

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On Thursday, Jackson Hinkle's X post labeling Taiwan a 'fake country' under China drew sharp rebuttals and support, spotlighting Taiwan's limited diplomatic recognition by only 12 UN members and the Holy See amid the unresolved Chinese Civil War. Taiwan governs 23 million people democratically, holds multiparty elections, maintains a 215,000-strong military, and receives U.S. arms support, including a recent $330 million package. Public opinion strongly favors the status quo or independence, with over 80% rejecting China's 'one country, two systems' model, reflecting broader geopolitical divides.

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Influencer Jackson Hinkle declared Taiwan a 'fake country' that belongs to China, igniting a heated online clash viewed over 65,000 times. The post amplified longstanding tensions between China's unification claims and Taiwan's 76 years of independent self-governance.

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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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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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M. M. Keeravani announced he will begin working on the background score for the film Varanasi from September. The movie stars Mahesh Babu and is directed by S. S. Rajamouli.

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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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In Livigno, Italy, Howden finished fourth in his quarterfinal heat amid a fierce snowstorm that slowed the track by 10-15 seconds per run, ending his medal hopes in 13th overall. The Canadian men all bowed out early—Kevin Drury 14th, Gavin Rowell 28th, and Jared Schmidt 31st after a penalty—marking the first time since ski cross debuted in 2010 that Canada has no medals in the discipline. Italy celebrated a home 1-2 finish with Simone Deromedis gold and Federico Tomasoni silver, while some observers pushed back on Howden's weather complaints, noting every racer faced the same storm.

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Reece Howden, the world No. 1 ski cross racer, crashed out in heavy snow and didn't mince words: 'This is an absolute joke.' His frustration captured a tough day for Canada at Milano Cortina 2026.

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On Thursday, Jackson Hinkle's X post labeling Taiwan a 'fake country' under China drew sharp rebuttals and support, spotlighting Taiwan's limited diplomatic recognition by only 12 UN members and the Holy See amid the unresolved Chinese Civil War. Taiwan governs 23 million people democratically, holds multiparty elections, maintains a 215,000-strong military, and receives U.S. arms support, including a recent $330 million package. Public opinion strongly favors the status quo or independence, with over 80% rejecting China's 'one country, two systems' model, reflecting broader geopolitical divides.

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Influencer Jackson Hinkle declared Taiwan a 'fake country' that belongs to China, igniting a heated online clash viewed over 65,000 times. The post amplified longstanding tensions between China's unification claims and Taiwan's 76 years of independent self-governance.

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During her visit to Seoul on February 22, 2026, Brazil's First Lady Janja received a special delivery from BTS member Jin via his friend and collaborator, celebrity chef Baek Jong-won. The gift—two bottles of IGIN Apple Red House Christmas Edition gin—came with Jin's personal message, inspired by Janja's work with vulnerable communities; he couldn't attend in person but signed them himself. Janja shared the joyful moment on Instagram, inviting Baek to Brazil and hyping BTS's upcoming São Paulo shows, while fans celebrated the sweet cultural crossover.

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Janja Lula da Silva's eyes lit up as she unwrapped two bottles of gin, each bearing BTS Jin's handwritten note: 'To Janja, from Jin of BTS. I love you!'

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Morrison scored in the 10th minute with a 20-yard free-kick over the wall, then assisted Noah Adekoya's volley 10 minutes later, before his corner nestled directly into the net late on for a 3-0 victory. Liverpool's U21s, managed by Barry Lewtas, extended their unbeaten league run to seven games heading into the international break, with a solid defense holding firm despite Forest's early chances. The Northern Ireland youth international now has 10 league goals this season, nearing Harry Wilson's 17-year-old academy record, and fans are calling for first-team opportunities after his senior debut earlier this term.

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Nineteen-year-old Kieran Morrison owned the midfield at Loughborough University Stadium, curling in a free-kick beauty and capping it with an Olimpico corner for Liverpool's U21s.

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The parade returned after three years, featuring air shows and cultural performances to commemorate the 1878 unification of Qatar's tribes under Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani. Sheikh Tamim extended warm greetings for security and prosperity, while world leaders like UAE's Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif sent messages praising strong ties and shared progress. The holiday, official since 2007, highlights Qatar National Vision 2030 amid fireworks and festivities across Doha.

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Crowds lined the Doha Corniche, waving maroon and white flags as military formations marched and aircraft soared overhead. His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani joined the celebration, honoring a legacy of unity and progress.

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Beyoncé's mother, a Houston native, joins the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as one of three new food vendors, serving her authentic Creole gumbo from March 2 to 22 at NRG Park. In a promo video, she shows off the massive cauldron branded with her face, amid rodeo scenes like baby cows. She shared a laugh in an interview, noting daughters Beyoncé and Solange prefer instant meals over her handed-down recipe, drawing fan cheers and jokes about picky eaters and her vibrant energy.

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Picture Tina Knowles Lawson in full cowboy gear, stirring a giant pot of her family's Creole gumbo, grinning wide with H-Town pride on full display.

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Beyoncé's mother, a Houston native, joins the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as one of three new food vendors, serving her authentic Creole gumbo from March 2 to 22 at NRG Park. In a promo video, she shows off the massive cauldron branded with her face, amid rodeo scenes like baby cows. She shared a laugh in an interview, noting daughters Beyoncé and Solange prefer instant meals over her handed-down recipe, drawing fan cheers and jokes about picky eaters and her vibrant energy.

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Picture Tina Knowles Lawson in full cowboy gear, stirring a giant pot of her family's Creole gumbo, grinning wide with H-Town pride on full display.

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The post highlighted DBD's $5-12 DLC chapters featuring Stranger Things, Silent Hill, and Alan Wake, questioning why free Roblox hits like Forsaken—with billions of visits and 200,000+ concurrent players—don't charge similarly. Roblox fans called DBD pay-to-win with content locked behind paywalls, while DBD supporters pointed to licensing costs for official collabs and mocked Roblox's reskinned fan-inspired killers. Both sides agree DBD offers polished depth, but Roblox wins on accessibility and massive player counts, fueling gaming's free-vs-paid divide.

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A Steam screenshot of Dead by Daylight's packed DLC menu sparked heated exchanges between fans defending licensed crossovers and Roblox players praising free access in hide-and-seek horror matches.

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The post highlighted DBD's $5-12 DLC chapters featuring Stranger Things, Silent Hill, and Alan Wake, questioning why free Roblox hits like Forsaken—with billions of visits and 200,000+ concurrent players—don't charge similarly. Roblox fans called DBD pay-to-win with content locked behind paywalls, while DBD supporters pointed to licensing costs for official collabs and mocked Roblox's reskinned fan-inspired killers. Both sides agree DBD offers polished depth, but Roblox wins on accessibility and massive player counts, fueling gaming's free-vs-paid divide.

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A Steam screenshot of Dead by Daylight's packed DLC menu sparked heated exchanges between fans defending licensed crossovers and Roblox players praising free access in hide-and-seek horror matches.

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Carton accused James of ducking Victor Wembanyama and the surging Spurs three times this season while healthy, demanding NBA commissioner Adam Silver suspend him for not carrying Michael Jordan's torch. James, sidelined by left foot arthritis in his 23rd season, has now missed 18 games—dropping him below the 65-game threshold and ending his 21-year All-NBA streak. Fans pushed back hard, citing James' age and load management's role in playoff prep, while dismissing Carton's long-running criticism amid his own past legal troubles.

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After the Spurs crushed the Lakers 136-108 without LeBron James in the lineup, radio host Craig Carton erupted, labeling the 41-year-old star a coward for skipping the matchup.

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A Córdoba court ruled that NordVPN and ProtonVPN must block IP addresses for 16 pirate sites streaming LaLiga matches without permission, calling the providers technological intermediaries under EU law. LaLiga celebrated the order as a win against evasion tactics like VPN geo-unblocking, but both companies decried the unnotified, ex parte decision as unfair and ineffective since pirates switch addresses easily. The move builds on 2024 ISP blocks that already cause weekend outages for banks, government sites, social apps, and more, amid complaints over LaLiga's high costs up to €109 monthly fueling illegal viewing.

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LaLiga fans dodging pricey streams now face a new hurdle: courts telling VPNs to shut down access to pirate sites right in Spain.

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