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BTS' 'SWIM' fell six positions to #66 on the Apple Music Global Daily Top 100. The song approaches 100 days on the chart with two days remaining. It also ranks at #194 on Spotify Daily Top Songs USA and #115 on Apple Music US Pop Genre.

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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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Al Ahli Saudi Club reached a full agreement with FC Krasnodar and representatives of Armenian midfielder Eduard Spertsyan, captain of the Armenia national team, to transfer him for approximately $25 million. Medical tests have been booked for Spertsyan, who scored 52 league goals in 143 appearances for Krasnodar. The deal was pursued by Al Ahli's sporting director Rui Pedro Braz, with reports confirming Como was not involved despite earlier rumors.

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On the night of April 2, Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces and military intelligence used FP-2 kamikaze drones to hit Kirovske airfield near Krasnosilske in occupied Crimea. The attack destroyed the An-72P maritime patrol aircraft, four Orion drones, and a P-37 radar system that supported Russian UAV operations. This strike adds to a tough week for Russian aviation, including an An-26 crash killing 29 on March 31 and separate Su-34 and Su-30 incidents, though Russia attributes those to accidents with no confirmed Ukrainian role.

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Drone footage captured a rare Russian An-72P patrol plane taxiing at a Crimea airfield before a Ukrainian strike set it ablaze.

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Harry Kane reached 70 goals in all competitions during the 2025/26 season, overtaking Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 69 goals from 2011/12 and Lionel Messi's second-best of 69 from 2012/13. Only Lionel Messi's 82 goals in 2011/12 stand above Kane's tally in the 21st century. He also recorded 7 assists in 60 games.

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During Question Time, Le asked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to confirm that no Labor MPs or relatives profited from prior knowledge of the May 12 budget's capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms, which aim to help first home buyers by curbing investor advantages from July 2027. Albanese sidestepped the direct assurance, remarking 'This isn’t a council, this is a serious Parliament' in reference to Le's councillor background, prompting her retort for respect in the House. The heated exchange highlighted public worries over budget secrecy amid the reforms' housing market impact, with Le later defending her question as voicing constituent concerns.

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Independent MP Dai Le stood in Australia's Parliament on June 22, demanding assurances no one close to the government cashed in on secret tax changes—only to get a pointed jab about her past instead of an answer.

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Sanju Samson described MS Dhoni as the Roger Federer of cricket for his calm, composed, and effortless yet powerful style during a JioStar show. He likened Virat Kohli's aggressive, explosive, and power-filled approach to Carlos Alcaraz, particularly noting similarities to Kohli's early career.

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In a recent interview clip, Nigerian singer Fave shared how Davido handpicked her track 'Kante'—originally 'Waist'—for his 2023 album *Timeless* while building the project. Other artists had turned it down, but Davido renamed it after footballer N'Golo Kanté, and it became a hit with over 155 million Spotify streams. Fans praise his ear for talent, though some debate his history with gifted songs, highlighting Afrobeats' collaborative energy that launched Fave's career.

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Fave shopped her song 'Kante' to several artists, but they all passed—until Davido texted her directly and picked it himself.

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The dedication of Chicago's 19-acre Obama Presidential Center brought together Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Bill Clinton, Michelle Obama, and George W. Bush for an invitation-only event with performances by Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, and Jennifer Hudson. A photo showing them behind Secret Service bulletproof barriers prompted conservatives like Gina Milan and James Woods to accuse Democrats of hypocrisy, pointing to open border policies while elites stay protected. Liberals countered by noting similar protections for all leaders, including Trump, amid bipartisan security mandates, highlighting partisan divides on immigration and safety.

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Former presidents and dignitaries stood with hands over hearts during the national anthem, separated from the crowd by thick bulletproof glass—a standard security step that sparked sharp online backlash.

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The six-member group—Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, and Anton—performed on MBC's Show! Music Core episode 952, aired June 27, promoting their second mini-album *II* released June 15. Their title track 'Do Your Dance' has already won on Show Champion and Music Bank, but I.O.I took first place that day with 'Suddenly' for a double crown. BRIIZE fans celebrated the effort, sharing fancams of the soccer-themed show that blended K-pop shine with team spirit, as RIIZE heads to Inkigayo next.

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RIIZE hit the Music Core stage in vibrant soccer jerseys, channeling football energy into their high-energy 'Do Your Dance' performance. Fans couldn't get enough of the sporty flair from Anton in Manchester United red to Wonbin's Liverpool nod.

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Brazilian influencer Vó Bahiana, with 24 million followers, posted a tearful video predicting that aliens would descend on the Brazil vs. Scotland World Cup match in Miami and abduct players and fans. Someone placed a $1.1 million bet on Polymarket against an alien abduction occurring during the match.

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Jennings' rant hit X on Saturday, gaining over 5,000 likes as fans reignited the GOAT debate. Messi shone with a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria on June 16, reaching 16 World Cup goals, while 41-year-old Ronaldo started Portugal's 1-1 draw against Congo without scoring. Supporters traded stats on longevity, assists, and trophies—Ronaldo at 973 goals across clubs, Messi with 914 goals and 414 assists—yet many call both generational peaks.

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talkSPORT's Rory Jennings called a fan a 'pillock' for pitting Ronaldo against Messi, insisting they 'don't play the same sport' amid the World Cup's early drama.

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Tien, the fourth-seeded American ranked No. 20, beat struggling wild card Tsitsipas 7-6(4), 7-6(2) at the Gonet Geneva Open to reach the quarterfinals. The lefty held firm through two tight breakers, marking his second ATP clay quarterfinal and improving his 2026 clay record to 4-3 ahead of Roland Garros. Tsitsipas fired 28 winners but couldn't close, dropping to 15-11 this year. Fans reacted with shock, quips like 'Learner Tien scamming his way past Tsitsipas' mixing with praise for Tien's poise.

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From 2-4 down in the first tiebreak, 20-year-old Learner Tien stayed cool and flipped the match against Stefanos Tsitsipas, clinching straight sets on clay he openly dislikes.

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Hande Erçel attended the opening of Pomellato’s ‘Le Joaillier Révolutionnaire’ exhibition in Paris with celebrities including Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Kerry Washington, Yang Zi, Catherine Deneuve, and Carla Bruni. She wore a Georges Chakra Spring 2023 Couture ivory halter gown paired with a Pomellato diamond and emerald necklace.

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In a four-hour, 53-minute marathon on Court Philippe-Chatrier—the longest match of Djokovic's Roland Garros career—Fonseca rallied from two sets down to win 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5, becoming the first teenager to beat the 24-time Grand Slam champion in a major. The Brazilian No. 28 seed dedicated the historic upset courtside to his mom, calling Djokovic his idol while admitting he never believed he could pull it off. With Djokovic out in the round of 16, Fonseca faces Casper Ruud next as the tournament stays wide open.

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Down two sets on his mom's birthday, 19-year-old João Fonseca stared down Novak Djokovic—and unleashed a comeback for the ages, sealing it with three straight aces.

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Molly Santana, a Fontana rapper of Japanese and African American heritage, exploded in popularity thanks to her standout verse on Drake's 'Ran To Atlanta' from his May 15 album ICEMAN. The trap-rage track hit No. 2 on U.S. Apple Music and No. 3 globally on Spotify with nearly 40 million streams, boosting her monthly listeners past 10 million. Fans dubbed her 'New Hannah Montana' for her merch drop of bubbly tees, while Drake reportedly paid her $500,000 for the feature she offered for free. Her teased album hints at more to come amid the NYC street chaos.

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Screaming fans packed a SoHo storefront for hours as 21-year-old rapper Molly Santana signed merch and waved from her vehicle, phones held high.

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The screenshot from season seven's episode three, aired April 10, 2025, shows Rae as Brandy Friday staring blankly at her digital love interest, played by Emma Corrin. Posted online Monday by @plainpotatotay with the caption 'issa dont even know where she at?:):8:&', it gained over 5,800 likes as viewers meme'd Rae's perceived lack of sapphic chemistry. While some queer fans called her performance stiff and the episode the season's weakest, critics praised its meta Hollywood nods, and Rae herself said she was 'transfixed' by Corrin on set.

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Issa Rae's wide-eyed glance in Black Mirror's 'Hotel Reverie' has fans cracking up, perfectly capturing her character's total confusion in a glitchy 1940s romance sim.

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In Love Island USA Season 8, British content creator Zach, coupled with bombshell Kayda since Day 2, flipped out when Caleb showed interest, threatening his own chat with Melanie—paired solidly with Sincere Rhea—to make Kayda jealous. Fans mocked Zach as a 'loser' and 'possessive' over clips of his awkward lounging and admission that Melanie is 'more prettier,' though some defend him for initially okaying the chat. Kayda confessed she likes his jealousy as a sign he cares, while Melanie shut down any interest rumors. With Casa Amor splitting the couples tonight on Peacock, all eyes are on whether Zach's meltdown unravels his bond.

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Zach Georgiou paced the villa, fuming as Caleb McDaniel chatted up his girl Kayda Bosse, even muttering he'd pull Melanie Moreno just to get even.

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The Texas singer's February 6 song directly calls out Bruce Springsteen for abandoning working-class roots, with lyrics like 'You preach from your mansion, but you don't know the cost' and a video featuring Trump rallies, border clips, and a nod to Laken Riley. It knocked Springsteen's 'Streets of Minneapolis'—a critique of Trump-era ICE actions—to No. 2 on the chart. Owens, known for patriotic hits like 'Trump Won,' taps into tensions between celebrity activism and heartland views, drawing cheers from supporters who see it as a bold stand.

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Natasha Owens grabbed her guitar and channeled fans' frustrations into 'The Boss,' a track that hit No. 1 on iTunes Rock just days after release.

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Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Nigeria Democratic Congress vice presidential candidate for 2027, visited Katsina to console the family of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died in bandits' captivity on June 13 after his May 30 abduction. His wife Amina was rescued by troops on June 17. Back in Kano, spontaneous gatherings overflowed roads and the NDC headquarters in Bichi, with fans waving flags and chanting in a show of enduring loyalty to the former governor and his Kwankwasiyya movement. The warm reception highlights his strong grassroots support in Africa's most populous state ahead of the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket's primaries.

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Thousands of supporters in red caps lined Kano's streets under floodlights, cheering Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as he returned from paying respects to a fallen general's family.

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