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Ecuador pulled off a 2-1 upset over Germany at MetLife Stadium, with Gonzalo Plata's late poke past Manuel Neuer securing their knockout spot. Clips from new Arsenal signing Hincapié's booking and his dash to console Havertz fueled fan talk of Mikel Arteta's tight-knit culture, though some pointed to Havertz's annoyance at a ref's free-kick delay. Fans celebrated the 'brotherhood' as Arsenal's global influence grew amid their title defense.

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Kai Havertz reacted with frustration when Piero Hincapié got booked, flinging his arms like old teammates still shared the pitch. Moments later, Hincapié rushed to check on the fallen German ahead of his own teammate.

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The Catholic actors promoted Hallow's Pray 40 challenge on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, displaying the traditional cross-shaped ashes that remind people 'you are dust, and to dust you shall return.' Europeans, especially Italians, expressed shock, saying they've only seen ashes sprinkled on the head, not drawn as crosses, while Americans and others defended it as a standard practice in many places. The exchange revealed Catholicism's global variations—both methods are valid per the Roman Missal—turning a moment of piety into a lively lesson on shared faith across cultures.

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Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie appeared on Fox & Friends with bold black ash crosses on their foreheads, kicking off Lent and surprising many viewers worldwide.

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Barangay Ginebra San Miguel routed Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 114-90 on Sunday, tying for second place at 8-3 in the PBA Commissioner's Cup with a tiebreaker edge. Brownlee dominated with 40 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two blocks, while the Gin Kings drained a scorching 21 three-pointers. RJ Abarrientos added 23 points and 11 assists, and Ralph Cu earned Player of the Game with 15 points off the bench on perfect long-range shooting. Coach Tim Cone's squad bounced back strong, with Scottie Thompson noting, 'We needed this one,' as the top-four playoff race tightens.

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Justin Brownlee took over early, dropping 40 points in three quarters as Ginebra's shooters lit up the night at Araneta Coliseum.

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In a Wednesday evening address, Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis urged South Africans to channel frustrations over unemployment, crime, and services into support for state-led enforcement rather than mob action or vigilantes. He pledged that DA-governed areas would protect everyone—businesses, homes, schools, and places of worship—while applying immigration laws strictly. The speech responded to anti-immigration group March and March's June 30 deadline threats of a national shutdown, amid government preparations and President Ramaphosa's dismissal of the marches as unnecessary.

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With tensions rising over a self-imposed deadline for undocumented migrants to leave, Geordin Hill-Lewis took to a livestream to call for peace and proper law enforcement.

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Turki Alalshikh shared video on June 20 of the Breaking Bad star joining prayers amid ornate arches and chandeliers, likely in Morocco's Hassan II Mosque while shooting the Saudi-backed action thriller 7 Dogs with stars like Monica Bellucci and Salman Khan. Alalshikh praised Esposito's comfort with the Muslim crew from Salah company, calling it a positive encounter. Fans celebrated widely, though Esposito has not confirmed any conversion, and some skeptics question the timing given his past political comments.

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Giancarlo Esposito stands shoulder-to-shoulder with film crew members, reciting the Shahada in a grand mosque—a moment blending Hollywood stardom with quiet faith.

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On April 13, 2026, the day after Orthodox Easter, 27-year-old Ksenia Belousova posted a video of herself using a traditional kulich as a hookah with banana shisha, sparking outrage among believers. A Moscow court convicted her under Russia's blasphemy law for insulting religious feelings, adding 200 hours of labor to her prior three-year suspended sentence for drug possession, resulting in three years and 25 days in a penal colony. She brought her baptism certificate to court, noted her family's military service in Ukraine, and begged for a fine, but was led away in handcuffs. The case highlights rare prison terms under the law, typically resulting in fines.

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Ksenia Belousova hollowed out a sacred Easter kulich and turned it into a hookah bowl, captioning it 'Even Christ would rise from the dead for this.' The stunt led to her arrest and a courtroom plea for mercy.

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In April 2024, Thailand-based investor Christopher Harborne gave Reform UK leader Nigel Farage £5 million as a 'reward' for his Brexit efforts, which Farage calls a private gift for lifelong security due to threats. The undisclosed sum before his MP election sparked a Parliamentary Standards Commissioner probe for breaching registration rules and a Financial Conduct Authority referral over his pro-crypto views. Former Reform chairman Dr. David Bull urged Farage to take 'some time out' from ruthless politics, later clarifying it as a holiday after 30 years of hard work, while the party leads some polls despite internal strains.

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A £5 million personal gift from a crypto billionaire has Nigel Farage defending his finances amid calls for a break from politics. Even a close ally suggests he step back for some rest.

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Gilbert, a Damascus native who started as an intern in 1995 and returned full-time in 2004, steps up as only the fourth Sports Director in station history. He's anchored weekends, covered Ravens and Orioles games, hosted Ravens Wrap-Up, and earned three Maryland Sportscaster of the Year awards. Station leaders and Baltimore sports figures, including Ravens GM Eric DeCosta, praised his deep roots and readiness to carry on the legacy, with Gilbert expressing gratitude for Sandusky's three decades of mentorship.

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Gerry Sandusky, the Voice of the Ravens for decades, passed the torch to longtime colleague Pete Gilbert after 37 years at WBAL-TV.

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A video clip from past content like Run BTS featuring BTS member Jungkook saying 'hobi hobi koo koo' is trending among fans. Fans are sharing the clip and discussing his appearance in it.

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Yuki Ishikawa led with 22 points, including 21 attacks at 64% efficiency, to guide Japan past Iran 25-19, 25-19, 20-25, 23-25, 15-12 in Volleyball Nations League Week 2. Iran rallied fiercely behind Milad Haghparast's 19 points, nearly pulling off a reverse sweep, but Ran Takahashi and Seita Agawa steadied Japan late. The victory keeps Japan undefeated atop the standings with 16 points, setting up a key matchup against the USA on Sunday.

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Yuki Ishikawa's ace put Japan on match point in the fifth set, sending the Arena d’Orléans crowd into a roar as they clinched another win.

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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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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer shared a message wishing Christians in the UK and around the world well as Lent ends and Easter weekend approaches.

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Euro Pacific Asset Management chief Peter Schiff this week dismissed Bitcoin as a flawed medium of exchange and inferior store of value compared to tokenized gold. He referenced Cathie Wood's revised $1.2 million Bitcoin target for 2030, blaming stablecoins' rise in emerging markets. Amid Bitcoin's 5% year-to-date drop to $90,400, gold has surged 54% while drawing online mockery of Schiff's repeated past predictions.

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Peter Schiff strikes again: Bitcoin is doomed, he says, as stablecoins steal its transaction role and gold crushes it in value storage.

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On May 28, photos captured retractable barriers sealing off several fitting rooms at the Pilot Knob Road store, one door marked with Arabic script, lanterns, and a note saying the space was for prayer. Ramadan ended in mid-March, yet the sign remained, and the area stayed inaccessible 30 minutes later. The images, shared by Alpha News on June 3, fueled debates over religious accommodations for employees, with critics calling it preferential treatment and defenders noting federal requirements under Title VII to reasonably support workers' practices.

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A shopper walked into a Target in Apple Valley, Minnesota, and found changing rooms blocked off as a prayer area—complete with a 'Ramadan Mubarak' sign two months past the holy month.

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The former Wolves technical director joins as Senior Pathway to Professional and Under-21s Coach, overseeing development from Under-15s to Under-21s after the team lacked a permanent boss last season. Academy Technical Director Mike Rigg called it a key step to revolutionize player pathways, praising Sellars' experience nurturing top talents during Wolves' Premier League years. With over 500 senior appearances as a player and recent leadership roles, Sellars said he's eager to focus on coaching again, aligning with Birmingham's Championship ambitions under Chris Davies.

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Scott Sellars, who helped develop stars like Phil Foden at Manchester City, returns to hands-on coaching at Birmingham City's elite youth setup.

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