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Two Iraqi brothers, aged 18 and 20, face trial at Essen Regional Court for allegedly raping their young neighbor on two occasions, with a verdict due in August. Musk replied to a post about the case with 'Execute them' and 'Murderous migrants must go,' earning over 100,000 likes but also sharp backlash for inciting violence. While supporters tie it to migrant crime concerns, critics see racism, against Germany's ban on the death penalty since 1949 where such crimes carry long prison terms.

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A heartbreaking assault on a 7-year-old girl in Essen has drawn Elon Musk's stark demand for the death penalty, splitting opinions wide open.

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The 39-year-old distance running legend, America's most decorated woman in the 1500m with an Olympic bronze and World Championship gold, was rushed to a hospital Tuesday night after the scare at the Sir Walter Running Pop Up Miles event. Quick response from bystanders, medical staff, and EMS restored her heartbeat, and by Thursday, Fleet Feet reported encouraging improvement. Even from her hospital bed, Simpson asked about her mile split and if she won, revealing her signature grit as the running community rallies with prayers for her full recovery.

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Jenny Simpson, pacing a group at a Raleigh track meet, suddenly collapsed and lost her pulse—until bystanders and medics sprang into action with CPR and an AED.

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Rubi Rose's Lady Putain lingerie brand, known for push-up bras and cami sets, promoted what looked like men's thongs with a basketball dunk image that spread widely Thursday night. Boosie reacted Friday on X, questioning when women and rappers would speak up and warning it promotes the wrong message to boys, racking up over 50,000 views fast. Fans split down the middle—some backed his traditional views, others defended fashion freedom citing A$AP Rocky, while PlaqueBoyMax's new Thong Song video added to the timely buzz.

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Boosie Badazz saw the viral photo of a shirtless man dunking in a red thong and fired off an all-caps rant calling it a step too far.

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A video circulated on X showing a man alleged to be Nigerian openly distributing drugs from a car with a clearly visible license plate in Ekurhuleni, South Africa.

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Acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025 in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick, Dončić has urged the front office to build a championship roster this summer of 2026. He specifically calls for shooters and athletic centers who excel in pick-and-rolls, high jumps for lobs, and shot-blocking. The Lakers are targeting restricted free agents like Jalen Duren and Walker Kessler, while navigating a thin center market and decisions around LeBron James' future at age 42. With free agency starting June 30, GM Rob Pelinka's moves will shape their contention window amid high fan expectations.

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Fresh off a blockbuster trade from Dallas, Luka Dončić isn't holding back—he wants shooters and a rim-running big to chase rings now.

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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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United launched Starlink on its first widebody transatlantic route Monday, with Flight 14 from Newark to Heathrow offering free high-speed internet to MileagePlus members. The airline has equipped over 400 planes already, aiming for nearly 1,000 by year's end and its full widebody fleet by summer 2027. Virgin Atlantic streams live sports like the 2026 FIFA World Cup gate-to-gate on one-third of its fleet, with over 40 airlines now using the low-Earth orbit tech that delivers speeds over 100 Mbps even over oceans.

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United Airlines passengers on a Newark-to-London flight finally ditched spotty connections for seamless streaming at 35,000 feet.

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Brighton have upped their offer to £45 million for Tottenham's Luka Vušković, following rejections of £30m and £35m bids; Spurs want over £55m but signed him for £12m in 2023 and loaned him out. The centre-back, yet to play competitively for Spurs, impressed with loans at Radomiak Radom, Westerlo, and Hamburger SV, scoring 10 goals total, though concerns remain about his pace in the Premier League. Amid Croatia's World Cup campaign, where coach Zlatko Dalić may drop him for the Panama game, the transfer saga links to Spurs' £52m signing of Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke, as Brighton rebuild with a €5m Venezia deal.

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Luka Vušković, the 19-year-old Croatian defender, is pushing hard for a move to Brighton after shining on loans across Europe. With personal terms agreed, he's ready to hand in a transfer request to make it happen.

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Everton keeper Jordan Pickford claimed the new Microsoft Goalkeeper Performance of the Season award for his starring role in the 2-0 victory over Brighton on August 24, 2025, including a crucial 77th-minute penalty save that clinched a clean sheet. The award, based on Goalkeeper.com's OGV metric and fan votes, highlights his +1.79 score in that match at the 52,769-capacity Hill Dickinson Stadium on Liverpool's waterfront. It tops off a strong season with 11 clean sheets and the Coca-Cola Save of the Season, as fans celebrated his steady hand in Everton's rebuilding year.

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Jordan Pickford dove low to his right, palming away Danny Welbeck's penalty to secure Everton's first home win at their new stadium. Fans erupted in the gleaming stands of Hill Dickinson.

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A popular post challenges fans to choose among three top point guards: Lakers' Luka Dončić, who won his second scoring title at 33.5 points per game; Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the two-way MVP who led OKC to the Western Finals; and Knicks' Jalen Brunson, the Finals MVP who averaged 32.6 points to win New York its first title in 53 years. Debates rage over Luka's offensive dominance despite defensive critiques, Shai's balanced game, and Brunson's clutch playoff heroics like his 45-point Finals clincher. The split highlights priorities in offense, defense, and winning in the NBA's guard era.

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Imagine picking one elite point guard to start, one to bench, and one to cut from Luka Dončić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Jalen Brunson. Fans can't agree after their standout 2025-26 season.

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The 27-year-old defender featured in 34 Premier League matches this season, starting 29 and logging over 2,600 minutes, as United finished third under new permanent boss Michael Carrick. Carrick shifted Dalot to right-back, where he starred in 13 unbeaten starts, earning praise as a real leader for his 127 tackles, 92 interceptions, and ball-carrying. While online voices call him essential, match-going fans gripe about lapses like poor crosses and finishing, yet his 85% pass accuracy and stamina make him key for the Champions League push.

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A highlight reel of Diogo Dalot's explosive runs and tireless pressing has fans clashing online, with some hailing their right-back as underrated and others booing his misses.

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New York trailed by 29 in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals but unleashed a 58-30 second-half surge, capped by Anunoby's putback winner for a 107-106 victory and the biggest comeback in Finals history. Jalen Brunson led with 36 points, seven assists, and five rebounds, while the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama scored 24 on inefficient shooting amid San Antonio's record 14 first-half threes. The series heads to San Antonio for Game 5 Saturday, with the Knicks one win from their first title since 1973 after road wins in Games 1 and 2, and a Game 3 home loss.

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Down 29 points at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks refused to quit—and OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds left sent the crowd into a historic frenzy.

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The Football Kenya Federation confirmed two matches against Lesotho on June 4 and 7 at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, after logistical issues and epidemiological concerns scrapped games against Kyrgyzstan and Palestine in Bishkek. McCarthy reportedly pushed for the change to better prepare for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Group D with South Africa, Guinea, and Eritrea. Fans are divided, with some praising the continental focus and others questioning the switch to a lower-ranked opponent twice, while the 24-man squad gears up for depth-testing action.

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Kenya's Harambee Stars swapped a distant Asia trip for home-soil friendlies against Lesotho, giving coach Benni McCarthy the African tests he wanted.

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A video from Plein and King George streets shows informal traders fleeing police, abandoning stalls and littering the pavement near shops and a taxi rank. Posted by resident Kwena Molekwa, the clip contrasts the mess with cleaner conditions from last week, drawing online frustration over hygiene and calls for stronger enforcement from Mayor Dada Morero. The incident highlights ongoing CBD struggles with by-law violations, despite the mayor's 2024 vows for precinct-by-precinct cleanups and recent campaigns like CEOs CleanUp Joburg. Critics note inconsistent results as traders return quickly, amid broader concerns over city spending write-offs totaling R45.16 billion.

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Traders grabbed their fruit and clothes, scattering in all directions as Metro Police approached, leaving black bags of garbage and debris strewn across a bustling Johannesburg corner.

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Stray Kids' Felix, HERA's global ambassador since August 2025, stars in a striking new campaign with an 18-second video and promo images for the 'Name It Black, Call It Icon' theme. He showcases products like the Record Breaker book, Black Cushion Foundation, and his personally picked Sensual Powder Matte Liquid lipstick in shade #220 Sundaze, set to launch April 20 alongside limited-edition shades #323 Cherry on Top and #325 Sunkissed. The shots highlight his sharp features and flawless skin, blending K-pop energy with luxury beauty, as fans worldwide praise his versatile charm.

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Felix flips his platinum blonde hair in sleek all-black leather, his cat-like eyes locking onto the camera in HERA's latest behind-the-scenes clip. Fans can't get enough of his edgy sophistication.

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South Africa's Home Affairs investigation revealed 282 luxury vehicles in Gauteng registered with fraudulent Traffic Registration Numbers by foreign nationals, mostly Nigerians, lacking valid immigration status. The probe began after Nigerian rapper 3GAR wrecked his R3 million McLaren 570S in March 2025 despite an overstayed and fraudulent visa. Officials found Porsches leading the list at 327, pointing to possible syndicates and corrupt insiders, prompting calls to scrap the TRN system while protecting legitimate buyers. The scandal has fueled public anger over immigration oversight, with demands for deportations and tighter controls.

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A dramatic McLaren crash in Cape Town uncovered a web of fake documents letting overstayed foreigners register high-end cars like Ferraris and Lamborghinis.

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Eskom Holdings launched Eskom Green, a dedicated subsidiary in Johannesburg focused on developing utility-scale renewable energy projects to support 24/7 supply, decarbonise the grid, and assist customers in achieving energy transition objectives. Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane and Group Executive for Renewables Rivoningo Mnisi announced the launch. Eskom Green plans to add 5.6 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 and 21 GW by 2035 as part of Eskom's broader goal of 32 GW by 2040, and it is preparing to select private partners for an initial 2 GW renewables pipeline.

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The 'Back to Black' extravaganza, presented by LivGreen Hospitality, runs from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. on June 27 at Pharaoh Auto Investments in Bryanston, Sandton. Highlights include exclusive B2B sets like Kabza de Small with Funky Qla, DBN Gogo with Shaun 101, and Thuli P with Shejay Glam, plus sponsors Moët & Chandon and Hennessy for that upscale vibe. Free entry awaits those in black, with table bookings available via 081 230 5251, as fans eagerly countdown to the all-night party.

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Picture 12 hours of nonstop Amapiano and house beats from South Africa's top DJs, all in sleek black attire at a luxurious Sandton spot.

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On The Carwash podcast, former Orlando Pirates midfielder Teko Modise shared how immense pressure and boos hit him at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, even after back-to-back PSL Footballer of the Year awards. Fans split down the middle: some hail his domestic dominance, McDonald's ambassadorship, Nike boots with Ronaldo, and mohawk-inspired hairstyles nationwide, while others insist Everton's Steven Pienaar was the real international star. The clash revives nostalgia as South Africa eyes 2026, with Modise warning against overloading young Pirates talent Relebohile Mofokeng the same way.

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Teko Modise remembered the boos from fans during the 2010 World Cup, despite his peak form leading up to it. Now, supporters are fiercely arguing if he truly was the nation's football face.

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In the latest episode of Ufelani on Moja Love, Sibongile's loved ones recounted how the orphan from Alexandra township overlooked her gobela's warnings about abusive partner Mpho, leading to her isolation, a suicide attempt, and her death by stabbing during a seizure. Her body was found in their shack, with no arrest for Mpho, prompting outrage over the justice system. Fans highlighted her kindness—like running barefoot to aid a suicidal friend—and urged not ignoring early red flags of intimate partner violence.

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Sibongile's family gathered on Ufelani to share her painful journey from ignored warnings to a fatal stabbing by her partner Mpho. Viewers felt the raw grief as relatives spoke of her in the past tense.

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