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All warships normally docked at the Fifth Fleet's base in Manama, Bahrain, including Littoral Combat Ships like USS Canberra, USS Tulsa, and USS Santa Barbara, have moved to open waters, as confirmed by Planet Labs images from February 24. The dispersal follows President Trump's 10-to-15 day ultimatum for Iran to accept nuclear curbs before Geneva talks, amid reports of Iran rebuilding missile sites and U.S. reinforcements like carriers USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln. This standard precaution echoes a similar move before Iran's June 2025 attack on Qatar, with families partially evacuated from Bahrain bases earlier this month.

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Satellite images reveal empty piers at the U.S. Navy's Bahrain headquarters, a routine step to shield warships from potential Iranian missiles just 150 miles away.

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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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Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 at home for a 3-1 aggregate win, advancing to the Champions League round of 16. Benfica scored first through Rafa Silva in the 14th minute, but Aurélien Tchouaméni equalized two minutes later with a header, and Vinícius sealed it late. His repeated celebration referenced an alleged monkey slur by Benfica's banned winger Gianluca Prestianni, whom he reportedly targeted—Prestianni admitted the word to teammates but denied racism, while Benfica called the report false. As the round-of-16 draw nears, Courtois and Arbeloa joked about drawing Manchester City again.

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Vinícius Júnior curled home the winner in the 80th minute, then struck his signature pose again—arms out, chest puffed—to ignite the Bernabéu crowd.

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The Chelsea loanee joined Bayern on a €15 million season-long deal on September 1, 2025, with a €65-80 million buy option requiring 40 games in Bundesliga and Champions League. He managed only seven starts in 22 appearances, overshadowed by Kane's 43 goals this season. Bayern confirmed they won't activate the clause, sending the frustrated 24-year-old Senegalese forward back to Stamford Bridge after he refused a January recall.

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Nicolas Jackson chased his dream move to Bayern Munich, but Harry Kane's dominance left him on the bench, playing just 99 minutes since January.

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Crvena Zvezda secured a 1-0 away victory over Lille in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League playoff round. Franklin Tebo scored the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time in Lille.

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The film, an epic Caribbean western, follows José Maldonado Román, known as Águila Blanca, who fought Spanish colonial rule with a gang of ex-convicts. Residente co-wrote the script with Oscar winner Alexander Dinelaris and directs Benito Martínez Ocasio—aka Bad Bunny—in the lead, marking his first starring role after cameos in Bullet Train and Caught Stealing. Edward Norton called it a 'flame finding dynamite,' while Residente shared his lifelong dream of telling Puerto Rico's story with raw honesty. Now in pre-production via 1868 Studios, it promises a fresh look at the island's roots of resistance and identity.

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Bad Bunny steps into the boots of a 19th-century Puerto Rican revolutionary, backed by Oscar heavyweights like Viggo Mortensen and Javier Bardem. It's Residente's passion project to bring Puerto Rico's untold history to the big screen.

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Unai Emery's Aston Villa hold third place with 51 points from 27 games, thanks to smart signings like Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey blending with academy talents for Champions League contention and deep European runs. Manchester United lead 2026 form with 18 points from eight games, closing the gap to three points, while Arsenal top the table on 61. Critics worry about Villa's high wages and potential PSR issues, but fans celebrate the frugal top-four push amid intensifying competition from Chelsea and Liverpool.

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Aston Villa sit third despite spending just €48 million net over three years, while rivals like Arsenal and Manchester City poured in over €400 million each.

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Journalist Ben Jacobs revealed on The United Stand podcast that club officials held internal talks about the 53-year-old Spaniard, whose contract runs until the 2026 World Cup. This follows Ruben Amorim's sacking in January, with interim boss Michael Carrick unbeaten in the Premier League so far and earning Manager of the Month. Other names on the list include Julian Nagelsmann and Roberto De Zerbi, though fans heavily oppose Martínez, citing his Everton and Belgium records, while showing more enthusiasm for Nagelsmann.

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Manchester United's board has quietly discussed Portugal coach Roberto Martínez as a potential summer hire, stirring surprise amid their ongoing search.

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The debate ignited when a Yankees analyst claimed Boston's Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu, and Masataka Yoshida wouldn't start in New York's outfield, prompting Red Sox fans to highlight Duran's speed, range, and consistent production after his 2024 All-Star year and solid 2025. Grisham supporters point to his breakout 2025 season with 34 homers, elite barrel rate, and Gold Glove defense following swing changes and injury recovery, projecting him for another strong 2026 in Yankee Stadium. Red Sox backers see it as a fluke for a career .218 hitter, while Yankees fans emphasize his underlying metrics over Duran's gap power and steals—classic AL East rivalry heat ahead of spring training.

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Yankees fans insist Trent Grisham's power surge locks down center field, but Red Sox supporters fire back that Jarren Duran's all-around game would bump him right out.

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The South African rapper, 35, and amapiano star Toss, 25, posted intimate photos from a boat shoot on Valentine's Day, tying into his February 13 visualizer for 'Uyang' Hlayisa' that shows them in close poses. Fans cheered their chemistry while others referenced her late boyfriend AKA, killed nearly three years ago, or questioned the 10-year age gap and called it promo. Reactions mix celebration of her moving on with defenses of the pair's past collaborations and Valentine's timing.

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Nadia Nakai cozied up to a shirtless Toss in leopard-print on a boat, capturing that perfect Valentine's spark just days after his new track dropped.

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In a BBC Sport Africa interview, former United forwards coach McCarthy said Osimhen topped their 2023 summer striker list after his 26-goal Serie A season with Napoli. Club chiefs scratched him off due to the risk of missing him for Africa Cup of Nations mid-season, fearing the team would suffer without their main striker. United signed Rasmus Hojlund for £72m instead, while fans now call it a blunder, noting other African players like Andre Onana and Bryan Mbeumo miss games for AFCON too. McCarthy praised Osimhen's grit for Old Trafford pressure and called for better AFCON scheduling.

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Benni McCarthy pushed hard for Victor Osimhen at Manchester United, but one big worry stopped the £100m deal cold.

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Barcelona posted a photo of Rashford training sharply, captioned 'We know you want to see Rashy in training. 😊,' fueling excitement over turning his January loan from Manchester United into a permanent €30 million summer deal. Reliable reports from Fabrizio Romano confirm Barca's long-term interest and progress on personal terms, though United refuses any discount on the buy option while Barca pushes to negotiate due to budget constraints. Rashford, thriving in Spain at 28, is open to a wage cut to stay, as United fans debate cashing in on their academy star after his form struggles back home.

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Marcus Rashford looks right at home in Barcelona's Blaugrana kit, knee brace on, flying through training drills. The club's cheeky post has fans dreaming of a forever stay in Catalonia.

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Dr. Hussein al-Sharaa, father of Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa and a longtime Arab nationalist, described regions from the Levant to the Maghreb as a single Arab nation in a clip posted Friday. He highlighted the Levant's historic role amid Syria's stabilization after his son ousted Bashar al-Assad in late 2024 and took power in early 2025. Reactions divided online, with supporters praising the anti-colonial vision and critics calling it outdated imperialism that ignores minorities like Kurds and Druze.

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In a video interview, Dr. Hussein al-Sharaa sketched a map of one Arab nation erasing colonial borders, stirring memories of mid-20th century pan-Arab dreams.

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Music curator Sihle The Plug kicked off the heated online matchup Wednesday, pitting Soweto's K.O—known for Teargas classics like 'Wake Up' and solo hits from Skhanda Republic—against Mahikeng's Cassper Nyovest, whose tracks like 'Doc Shebeleza' and 'Ghetto' redefined the 2010s. Fans clash over catalogs, with K.O backers praising his longevity and lyricism in songs like 'Caracara,' while Cassper supporters tout his commercial smashes and electric stage energy. Both rappers have over 15 years in the game, fueling endless arguments on hits, performances, and who dominates a full 20-song showdown.

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Two SA hip-hop legends face off in fans' imaginations: K.O's gritty bars against Cassper Nyovest's stadium anthems, splitting the community right down the middle.

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During a Bazozwa Boombox segment, Big Brother played a recording of Ashay referring to Liema Pantsi as lazy in a conversation with Mmeli and Ilano, revealing it to all housemates. Liema Pantsi, who considered Ashay her best friend, expressed hurt but chose to act mad without fully confronting him.

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Amorim took charge on November 11, 2024, after Ten Hag's dismissal, but United finished 15th last season with just 42 points—their worst Premier League placing. This season, after 17 matches, they sit seventh, three or four points off fourth-placed Chelsea, with Amorim at 1.20 points per game amid injuries and squad issues. Fans debate fiercely if sacking Ten Hag was wrong, as some see attacking gains and green shoots, while others fixate on the 48-point swing and demand results ahead of Boxing Day at Newcastle.

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Manchester United supporters are poring over a tough stat: Rúben Amorim's 14 Premier League wins in his first 44 games fall far short of Erik ten Hag's 30 over the same span.

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