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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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An Al Jazeera investigation pored over 6.5 million Israeli customs records from 2022 to 2025, uncovering 2,603 consignments of arms, ammunition, and armored vehicles worth $886 million between October 2023 and October 2025. The United States led with 42% of the value, followed by India at 26%, Romania, Taiwan, and the Czech Republic, with 91% arriving after the ICJ's January 2024 order urging prevention of genocidal acts. Despite announced suspensions by countries like Spain, France, and the UK, shipments continued, raising questions under the Genocide Convention and Arms Trade Treaty about states' duties to prevent risks.

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Even after the International Court of Justice flagged a plausible risk of genocide in Gaza, military goods kept flowing into Israel from around the world.

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Social media users are looking back at Minaj's signature curves from her Anaconda era, with some saying they seemed huge after the skinny model days but look normal next to today's BBL standards. A Beyoncé video of her brushing Jay-Z's hair—tied to her Cécred line and his afro transition for Blue Ivy—has Barbz claiming it's a jab at Minaj's old hair quips about him. The exchange revives tensions between the hip-hop icons, as Minaj's influence on curvier figures gets reexamined alongside evolving beauty trends.

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Clips from Nicki Minaj's 2015 performances are resurfacing, prompting fans to revisit her famous backside and question if it matched the era's hype.

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The 29-year-old contestant, known as @glassesdorkface, landed hard on June 17 during the show's Social Experiment 2 mini-season in El Salvador, suffering a broken elbow, cracked ribs, and stitches on her lip. Rushed to a hospital, she later posted from medical care: 'I’m alive. I don’t know why I did that and I wish I didn’t,' calling her action 'incredibly fucking stupid.' Producer Roberto confirmed she's okay but eliminated, as the chaotic, fan-made Fishtank clone continues toward its June 28 finale amid fan reactions mixing concern and dark humor.

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In a heated moment on El Estanque's live feeds, Megan climbed over a second-story railing and dropped 12 feet to the concrete after Josh tossed her shoe outside.

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Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler proposed Christian Pulisic as a transfer target for Liverpool FC. He highlighted Pulisic's age, Premier League experience, and versatility as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah.

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Back in 2022, Liverpool pushed for RB Leipzig's Konrad Laimer as a defensive midfielder amid injuries to players like Naby Keïta, but Leipzig blocked the sale. Laimer joined Bayern Munich on a free transfer in 2023, where he's thrived as a versatile player under Vincent Kompany. Liverpool instead signed Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, and Wataru Endo, fueling their recent push under Arne Slot—leaving fans to wonder about the road not taken.

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Jürgen Klopp dropped a transfer what-if while punditing: he eyed Konrad Laimer to lock down Liverpool's midfield, but Bayern won the race.

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Barcelona's top target is Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, the 26-year-old World Cup winner who has openly pushed for a move after scoring steadily since joining from Manchester City in 2024. Atletico president Enrique Cerezo and coach Diego Simeone refuse to sell to a La Liga rival, rejecting a €100m bid and staying firm despite rumors of €130m-plus offers. As a Plan B, 19-year-old Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi stands out with his Premier League flair, drawing interest from top clubs and carrying a €70m-€100m price tag that analysts call a bargain compared to Alvarez's cost.

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Julian Alvarez dreams of Camp Nou, but Atletico's firm stance has Barcelona turning to teenage sensation Eli Junior Kroupi as a clever alternative.

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The fun started when a user posted 'Tweet like a Premier League fan' next to Erling Haaland's grin, unleashing memes claiming La Liga stars like Messi, Pedri, and Lamine Yamal couldn't handle England's intensity. Barca supporters flipped the script, using clips of their players' flair to bait the classic 'wouldn't survive in the Prem' trope amid offseason downtime. It ties into recent chatter about Pedri's form, from early UCL sub-outs to his El Clasico mastery, but stays light-hearted tribal fun on football Twitter.

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Imagine Lionel Messi hearing he'd win zero Ballon d'Ors in the Premier League, or Pedri's silky spins dismissed as unfeasible in England. Fans are leaning into the rivalry with gleeful self-roasts.

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From 2008 to 2012, Xavi Hernández and Andrés Iniesta, with Sergio Busquets anchoring, drove Spain to Euro 2008, the 2010 World Cup, and Euro 2012 victories, while Barcelona claimed back-to-back Champions Leagues under Pep Guardiola. Fans shared clips and memories, hailing the trio's pinpoint passing and total control that delivered 19 major trophies for Barca, including two trebles, amid Spain's unbeaten run in 35 major games. Xavi recently quipped his aging 2010 Spain team could still edge modern Portugal 1-0, fueling debates on whether modern midfields measure up.

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A post looking back at Xavi and Iniesta's unstoppable partnership brought waves of nostalgia, reminding everyone of football's tiki-taka peak.

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Nigeria's Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, and Cameroon's Joseph Beti Assomo signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday. It sets up intelligence sharing, joint operations, training, and logistics to fight terrorism, smuggling, piracy, and crime along their land and Gulf of Guinea borders. Building on past efforts like the Multinational Joint Task Force, the deal addresses ongoing threats from groups like Boko Haram, though experts stress that success depends on real implementation amid domestic challenges.

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In Yaoundé, two defense ministers shook hands on a new pact after two days of intense talks, aiming to lock down their 1,690-kilometer border against shared dangers.

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Stanbic Black Pirates won their fourth Uganda Rugby Premiership title—and first successful defense—with a thrilling 30-29 grand final victory over Toyota Buffaloes. Pirates led 25-13 at halftime on tries from Nathan Bwambale (two), Alex Aturinda, and Kidega, before fly-half Yasin Waiswa's 19 points fueled Buffaloes' near-comeback to 30-29. The team dedicated the win to late flanker Sydney Gongodyo, posting 'It's for Sydney' post-match amid celebrations of three straight finals.

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Captain Frank Kidega's try helped Pirates build a big halftime lead, but Buffaloes' second-half charge had the packed Kings Park Arena on edge until the final whistle.

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On June 21, God Behind Bars organized Angola's first father-son reunification event, where dads handed sons personal letters, Bibles, and promises of hope after years apart. One father, imprisoned over 50 years, fished alongside his son for the very first time; another hugged his after 17 years, tears flowing. The program builds family ties to break crime cycles, following last fall's father-daughter dance, with supporters praising its role in rehabilitation while some question if it softens punishment.

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For the first time, 46 incarcerated fathers at Angola Prison shared a full day outdoors with their sons—fishing from boats, grilling, and splashing through rain in a group dance.

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The Knicks beat the Spurs 4-1 in the Finals, with Jalen Brunson earning MVP honors after averaging 32.6 points per game, including 45 in the clincher. As the East's No. 3 seed, they swept the 76ers and Cavaliers while ousting the Hawks, relying on Brunson's scoring, Karl-Anthony Towns in the paint, Mikal Bridges' defense, and Josh Hart's energy to top Victor Wembanyama's squad. The city threw a ticker-tape parade down the Canyon of Heroes, with Brunson's wife noting it forever changes views of the 6-foot-2 champion.

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Jalen Brunson hoisted the Larry O'Brien Trophy, silencing years of doubt as New York celebrated its first NBA title since 1973.

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The National Youth Council’s third general assembly in Swakopmund, set for June 18-22 to elect a new chairperson and board, was indefinitely postponed after Saturday’s violent disruptions. Youth Minister Sanet Steenkamp halted proceedings citing safety risks, following disputes on delegate lists and a faction’s push for delay; the electoral committee resigned on the spot. An arrest was made Sunday amid the fallout, as Namibians online expressed dismay at the infighting among those meant to lead the nation’s youth.

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Delegates clashed over voter lists and seating, ejecting officials and even allegedly using teargas, turning an election into chaos.

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Stanbic Black Pirates won their fourth Uganda Rugby Premiership title—and first successful defense—with a thrilling 30-29 grand final victory over Toyota Buffaloes. Pirates led 25-13 at halftime on tries from Nathan Bwambale (two), Alex Aturinda, and Kidega, before fly-half Yasin Waiswa's 19 points fueled Buffaloes' near-comeback to 30-29. The team dedicated the win to late flanker Sydney Gongodyo, posting 'It's for Sydney' post-match amid celebrations of three straight finals.

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Captain Frank Kidega's try helped Pirates build a big halftime lead, but Buffaloes' second-half charge had the packed Kings Park Arena on edge until the final whistle.

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In a radio interview, Broos praised Lorch's recent form at Wydad Casablanca but questioned fitting him into the near-final squad, citing his past inconsistencies. Zwane, the 36-year-old Sundowns captain hampered by injuries like an ACL tear, draws sharp criticism from fans who call him overrated and a liability, while some value his experience. Supporters of younger talents like Oswin Appollis push back, as Broos sticks to performers from the qualifiers that secured Bafana's spot with a 3-0 win over Rwanda in October 2025.

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Weeks before South Africa's first World Cup in 16 years, coach Hugo Broos sparked heated talk by defending his squad choices on radio. Fans are split on aging star Themba Zwane and snubbed winger Thembinkosi Lorch.

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User Aleksander shared the image, captioning it 'Western hypocrisy,' highlighting how searches for Ukrainian resistance against Russia's 2022 invasion yield neutral results, unlike those for Palestinians. Israeli student Omri replied sharply, noting Ukrainians don't hijack planes or bomb Moscow restaurants, gaining nearly 30,000 likes. Critics cited Ukrainian actions like the Kerch Bridge bombing, Dugina assassination, and Kursk civilian detentions, while defenders stressed Ukraine's response to invasion versus Hamas's October 7 attack, revealing deep divides over labeling resistance and terrorism.

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A simple screenshot of Google autocomplete results showed 'Palestinian resistance' linked to 'terrorism,' while 'Ukrainian resistance' stayed neutral—prompting a heated back-and-forth online.

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A German visitor posted about enjoying a beautiful sunset in Berlin, Ohio, an Amish and Mennonite tourist town. The post prompted accusations of it being a sundown town due to its predominantly white rural population. Users debated the term's meaning and contrasted Berlin's appeal with complaints about Atlanta's crime, traffic, and lifestyle challenges.

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The Uganda Law Society kicked off a one-day strike on June 26, protesting the arrest of prominent lawyer Erias Lukwago, who was taken from his home on June 15 and charged with misprision of treason after representing opposition leader Kizza Besigye. Participants wore black armbands, gathered at a graveyard called Amalalo, and demanded an end to torture, arbitrary detentions, and attacks on the legal profession, along with the release of political prisoners. Firms notified courts to adjourn cases, highlighting broader tensions over eroding rule of law, with ULS warning of more actions if demands go unmet.

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Lawyers across Uganda closed their offices and skipped court today, standing together after one of their own was jailed on charges they see as retaliation for his work.

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