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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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Thousands watched online Friday as Owuor delivered a passionate message on repentance and holiness during Day 2 of the Global Conference on the Glorious Coming of the Messiah in Portimão, Portugal. The former biochemist, who founded his Ministry of Repentance and Holiness in 2004, warned against sin like Lot's wife and stressed preparation for the rapture through glorification. The three-day event, organized by local leaders with free entry and live streams, features a mega healing service Saturday and draws both fervent supporters and critics questioning his miracles and ministry practices.

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In a red pinstripe suit, Prophet David Owuor stood before a packed crowd in Portugal, urging believers to pursue purity as Christ's return nears.

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Costa Rican authorities detained a Palestinian man surnamed Abuawad in Desamparados de Alajuela on Monday, based on intelligence from the Directorate of Intelligence and National Security revealing suspected Hamas connections. The joint operation involved special forces and police, placing him in high-security custody for deportation as a preventive measure. This follows Costa Rica's April 8 designation of Hamas as a terrorist group, with officials emphasizing stronger immigration controls amid global threats. No details on his alleged plans in the country were released, and only immigration violations are cited so far.

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Tactical teams in armored vehicles surrounded cars in a quiet residential area, leading to the swift arrest of a man intelligence linked to Hamas.

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Dr. Bello Matawalle, Nigeria's Minister of State for Defence, served as Special Guest of Honour at the Special Jumu’ah Prayer held at Army Headquarters Garrison Central Mosque, Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro, Abuja, during the commencement of Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026 activities. He urged Nigerians to offer prayers for the nation and its leaders as a civic responsibility and religious obligation. The event featured a sermon themed “Protecting the Nation and Serving the People: A Way Forward for the Nigerian Army,” emphasizing collective citizen support for national security.

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New manager Xabi Alonso, arriving July 1 after successes at Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid, has Chelsea monitoring FC Porto's 26-year-old captain Diogo Costa. The Portugal international kept 19 clean sheets in 33 league games last season, boasting 117 career shutouts, and could cost €60 million amid interest from PSG. While fans debate the price tag against promoting youngster Mike Penders, Costa offers elite quality as Chelsea aim to rebuild ahead of 2026/27.

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Xabi Alonso steps in to revive a Chelsea side that finished 10th, with the spotlight falling on a shaky goalkeeping department desperate for a reliable star.

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Japan topped Pool 3 with sweeps over Ukraine and wins against Poland, China, and Slovenia, earning 11 points and the early men's standings lead ahead of USA and Brazil. Ishikawa became the VNL's all-time leading scorer at 1,073 points during the China match, while Yuji Nishida hit 1,000 VNL points and 100 aces against Slovenia. Ran Takahashi fired 21 points versus China, and the team's depth—with strong blocks and digs—powered their unbeaten run, building big momentum for Week 2.

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Captain Yuki Ishikawa bounced back from a quiet game to drop 23 points, including three aces, as Japan grinded out a 3-1 victory in front of roaring fans in Linyi.

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Posts on X discuss whether English speakers should adopt 'Türkiye,' the official name requested by the Republic of Türkiye, or continue using the traditional exonym 'Turkey.' Arguments reference the 2022 name change and comparisons to other countries like Czechia, Côte d'Ivoire, Deutschland, and Nihon, along with the historical origins of 'Turkey' from Medieval Latin 'Turchia' through French 'Turquie.'

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Algeria faces Austria in a Group J matchday 3 clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the winner advances to play Spain in the Round of 32. Both teams prefer a draw or specific loss scenarios to qualify against easier opponents like Switzerland, Portugal, or Colombia.

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The Afrobeats star and South African sensation posed casually in a pre-show green room amid FIFA branding during the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Mexico City. Burna Boy performed the new anthem 'Dai Dai' with Shakira, while Tyla sang South Africa's national anthem ahead of Mexico's match against Bafana Bafana. Fans celebrated the relaxed photo, dreaming of a future collaboration between the two.

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Burna Boy lounged in shades on yellow couches while Tyla struck a playful pose in her white-and-blue mini dress—just before their big performances at Estadio Azteca.

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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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Michael Carrick, Manchester United's manager, excluded Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko from the squad for the match against Sunderland. He opted to play Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes in deeper roles instead.

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Gabbard announced her resignation on May 22 in a letter to President Trump, explaining that her husband, cinematographer Abraham Williams, faces significant health challenges ahead. Trump praised her service on Truth Social, while Craig—a moderate Democrat running for Senate in Minnesota—shared the phrase with a news link, prompting outrage from conservatives who called it despicable amid the cancer context. Her office has not commented, and a few defended it as a political jab, but critics say the timing shows poor judgment as midterms near.

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Tulsi Gabbard stepped away from her role as Director of National Intelligence to support her husband through a rare bone cancer diagnosis. Hours later, Rep. Angie Craig's simple 'See ya.....' post alongside the news drew swift accusations of insensitivity.

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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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On November 15, 2025, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi defeated a no-confidence motion in the Provincial Legislature, initiated by the Democratic Alliance over a 2024 Public Protector report criticizing his handling of school infrastructure tenders. The motion received 28 votes in favor and 42 against, with abstentions from parties like the EFF, MK Party, and ActionSA, highlighting coalition divisions. Lesufi addressed supporters afterward, committing to governance reforms amid Gauteng's unemployment and service delivery challenges.

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In a tense Gauteng legislature showdown, Premier Panyaza Lesufi clung to power as opposition votes splintered, shielding him from corruption charges tied to botched school projects.

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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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In his weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa, as African Union Champion for Pandemic Prevention, pushed for stronger public health systems, local vaccine production, and an African Epidemics Fund, citing COVID-19's heavy toll and recent Ebola outbreaks. South Africa leads globally with about 8 million HIV cases—roughly 13% of its 60 million population—thanks to high prevalence and thorough testing, while running the world's largest antiretroviral program treating 6.2 million. Progress includes falling new infections and life expectancy gains, but challenges persist among young women, poverty, and uneven services, as public reactions mix calls for action with frustration over past and present gaps.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa paused in his newsletter to face South Africa's stark reality: nearly 8 million people living with HIV, the highest number worldwide.

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The 77-year-old veteran politician referenced the 1884-1885 Berlin Conference, where Europeans carved up Africa without input, and pushed for unity like her Agenda 2063 blueprint from her African Union days. Supporters praised her Pan-African vision, but critics amid South Africa's 32% unemployment and immigration strains accused her of ignoring daily struggles and pre-colonial chiefdom borders. The speech, shared widely from June 14, underscores tensions between continental ideals and national pressures in xenophobia-prone South Africa.

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At an MK Party podium, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma passionately called out colonial borders as artificial divisions keeping Africans apart.

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During voter registration in Ekurhuleni, Ramaphosa confirmed he received a June 17 letter from DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis proposing swaps like moving John Steenhuisen from agriculture to deputy trade minister and shifting Willie Aucamp to handle the foot-and-mouth outbreak. The DA wants these moves to boost performance under the Government of National Unity deal from July 2024, but Ramaphosa reminded everyone that South Africa's Constitution gives him sole power over such decisions. While the Presidency called it under positive consideration, reactions split, with some praising his firm stance and others worrying about coalition tensions.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa drew a clear line Friday, telling reporters that only he appoints cabinet members—'finish and klaar.' It was a direct response to the DA's push for changes in their ministers.

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The 34-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper conceded four goals in a 7-4 win over Maritzburg United on May 9, then three more in a 3-2 loss to TS Galaxy on May 12, raising doubts about his form ahead of Bafana Bafana's 2026 World Cup opener against Mexico on June 11. Fans shared clips of his shell-shocked reactions and jokes like 'every shot it's a goal,' while some defended his leadership in qualifying ahead of Nigeria and last year's AFCON heroics. Williams responded by praising a recent clean sheet and committing to team values, as Sundowns eyes the CAF Champions League final.

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Ronwen Williams, South Africa's celebrated captain, pulled the ball from his net seven times in two wild league games, leaving fans stunned and memes flying.

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Sthibo, the energetic reporter from South Africa's Ama Fans Wethu TV, arrived in Mexico City earlier this month, funded by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, to cover Bafana Bafana's historic World Cup run after they stunned South Korea to advance from Group A. His unfiltered celebrations—snagging jerseys, chugging drinks, and embracing locals—have locals treating him like family, with clips racking up thousands of likes. From the Estadio Azteca opener where Mexico beat South Africa 2-0, to now as Bafana eye the round of 32, Sthibo's raw energy captures football's spirit and builds cross-border fan bonds, turning a past on-camera slap into World Cup stardom.

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Sweaty and wide-eyed, Sthibo puckers up for a kiss from a beaming Mexican fan in a green jersey, howling with joy amid the cheers.

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