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Kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, Gilboa-Dalal described in a Channel 12 News interview how a captor dragged him from a shower, assaulted him despite protests invoking Islamic prohibitions, and silenced him with weapons. He emerged emaciated with potential permanent hearing loss from tunnels and homes, as one of the last living hostages freed in an October 13 exchange. His account is the second public testimony from a male survivor of sexual abuse, amid prior reports of systematic violence against hostages.

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Guy Gilboa-Dalal froze as his naked body was groped by a Hamas guard, who then pressed a knife to his neck and rifle to his head, threatening death if he spoke. The 25-year-old endured this assault after 738 days in Gaza captivity.

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In a Church Times interview following his recent West Bank visit, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell described Israeli military actions in Gaza as deliberately indiscriminate and genocidal acts, while labeling the West Bank a regime of apartheid and ethnic cleansing through settler expansion. He emphasized that his criticism targets state policies, not Judaism or Jewish people, and supports Church divestment from occupation-enabling companies. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis rebuked the remarks as irresponsible and morally inverted, planning a personal letter to Cottrell amid growing divides among UK faith leaders over the Gaza conflict now in its second year.

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After witnessing settler violence in the West Bank, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell has accused Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza and apartheid in the occupied territories.

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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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In ENHYPEN's 'Eat Sleep EN Dive' Episode 4, 'Good bye AUS,' the group wrapped their Australian trip with breakfast chats, pool games, and a boozy billiards showdown where loser Ni-ki made Sunoo drink repeatedly. Tipsy chaos followed: Sunoo dropped ice cream into his ramen without noticing, Ni-ki tumbled dramatically, and Sunghoon trolled with a birthday photo of a kneeling Sunoo held up by leader Jungwon. Sunoo later laughed it off in a Weverse Live, saying he only drinks hard around safe people and remembers nothing of the night, highlighting the group's tight bond.

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Sunoo downed shot after shot in a billiards bet with Ni-ki, then collapsed on the couch declaring it 'so comfortable' before passing out under a blanket.

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Former NBA player JR Smith cut off his dreadlocks after arriving from China with Gumby. His new appearance prompted discussions about him looking younger. Observers noted his eyes appeared less bloodshot.

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On June 6 in eastern Idaho, authorities pulled over the 48-year-old Olympic gold medalist and found 4.1 grams of illegal psychedelic mushrooms plus paraphernalia in a dispensary bag. Miller posted $5,000 bond, pleaded not guilty, and awaits a pretrial hearing on July 29; he claims on Instagram the items were cannabis from a friend without his knowledge, though court records specify psilocybin. The six-time medalist, recently inducted into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Class of 2025, faces up to a year in jail if convicted, amid Idaho's strict laws on the Schedule I substance.

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Bode Miller, the most decorated U.S. male alpine skier ever, stood stone-faced in his mug shot after a traffic stop uncovered psilocybin mushrooms in his car.

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Warner Bros. Pictures Animation revealed the project during their presentation at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival this week, pairing it with fresh takes on IPs like Tom & Jerry and originals such as a Cat in the Hat film. The story follows Lion-O crash-landing on Third Earth with his ThunderCats to battle Mumm-Ra using the Sword of Omens, echoing the 1985 series' fantasy-sci-fi mix. While fans share nostalgic logos and intros, some fear a repeat of the 2020 series' backlash; a separate live-action film is also in development.

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Lion-O and his cat warriors are roaring back to the big screen in a new animated ThunderCats feature. The announcement at France's Annecy festival brought fans chanting the classic 'Thunder... Thunder... Thunder... Thundercats, Hooo!'

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The @Algeria_FC post quoted a June 9 taunt from Tunisian fan @bendodu69, perfectly timed as Tunisia exited Group F with zero points and a -8 goal difference following losses to Sweden and Japan in the tournament's 1,000th match. Algeria, still in Group J contention despite a 3-0 loss to Argentina, faces Jordan next with knockout hopes on the line. The North African rivals' exchange drew over 15,000 likes, with fans loving the shady pettiness amid their longstanding football feud.

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Tunisia bragged they'd outlast 'awful Algeria' in the World Cup. Hours after their 4-0 demolition by Japan, Algeria's official account hit back with a simple waving emoji 👋.

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Former Energy Minister and 2024 NPP Vice Presidential candidate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh sued TV XYZ, Power 97.9 FM, and broadcaster Salifu Maase, known as Mugabe Maase, for defamation. The lawsuit follows claims in a circulating video that Prempeh and New Patriotic Party MPs in the Ashanti Region bribed Electricity Company of Ghana district directors to cause power outages. Prempeh denied the allegations as false and malicious, demanding GH¢20 million in damages.

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On June 19, the United States men's national team beat Australia 2-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D play, thanks to an 11th-minute own goal from Folarin Balogun's pressure and Alex Freeman's header before halftime. Even without Christian Pulisic due to a calf injury, the US controlled the game, securing back-to-back World Cup wins for the first time since 1930 and a knockout spot. Fans traded hilarious jabs online—Aussies called it envy or ref bias, while Americans shrugged off the unrequited beef with quips like 'pretend' and kickball tournament trolls.

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Aussies hyped a one-sided rivalry with bold predictions, only for the USMNT to flip the script with a clean-sheet win in Seattle.

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Tyler Fletcher, son of United legend Darren Fletcher, switched from Manchester City to United's academy in 2023 and debuted for Scotland's senior team in a pre-World Cup friendly. The 19-year-old midfielder joins academy graduate Scott McTominay, now thriving at Napoli after 255 United appearances, in Steve Clarke's squad for Scotland's first World Cup in 28 years. Fans love the 'Carrington vibes' in the video, highlighting United's strong youth pipeline as the tournament nears in North America.

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A heartwarming clip captures 19-year-old Tyler Fletcher crouching for a training cone next to towering Scott McTominay, both in Scotland kits, sharing their Manchester United academy roots.

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Stephen A. Smith stated that no athlete in history has been as good for as long as LeBron James, who at age 41 in his 23rd NBA season remains exceptional. Smith affirmed Michael Jordan as his GOAT but placed James on the Mt. Rushmore of basketball.

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Customers in the United States and United Kingdom have flooded X with complaints against USPS, FedEx, UPS, and Royal Mail, citing delivery delays, frozen tracking updates, and misdelivered packages as the holiday rush intensifies. Specific grievances include ignored redirect requests, undeliverable marks without delivery attempts, and packages stuck in service loops despite repeated contacts. Carriers responded with standard offers to investigate via direct messages, while USPS noted a potential disruption from a Louisville airport incident on November 19; no widespread systemic issues were reported by major outlets amid pre-Thanksgiving volume spikes.

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Parcels looping endlessly between hubs and vanishing from trackers have ignited a wave of fury on X this week.

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At the Armed Forces Day event in Thohoyandou, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced extra budget for the SANDF to address funding gaps and authorized troop deployments to support police against crime, illegal mining, and gangs in areas like Nyanga and Gauteng. He highlighted the 109th anniversary of the SS Mendi tragedy, where 616 black South African soldiers perished with dignity in 1917, and stressed adapting to threats like drones and AI while planning a phased exit from Congo peacekeeping. The event featured parades, Denel industry updates on missiles and UAVs, and calls for youth to join, though some questioned the R175 million cost amid veteran needs.

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Thousands gathered in Limpopo to honor soldiers who sang and danced as their ship sank a century ago, a poignant reminder of quiet courage amid today's security pledges.

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In the rubber game at Globe Life Field, the Texas Rangers rallied from a 5-3 deficit in the ninth to stun the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5. Jake Burger powered the comeback with four RBI, including a three-run homer earlier and key hits to tie it, before Jansen's clutch knock off Juan Morillo sealed Texas's first walk-off win of 2026. The wild inning saw both teams score three runs each, with Rangers social media lighting up SpongeBob memes for the emotional swings. Texas now holds a 2-1 series win and hits the road at 21-22.

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Danny Jansen, fresh off catching 199 pitches, ripped a game-ending single into the left-field corner, sending 26,049 fans into a frenzy as Jake Burger raced home with the winning run.

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De Kock, once head of the Vlakplaas death squad and convicted of 89 murders, denied planning or carrying out the killings of Matthew Goniwe, Fort Calata, Sparrow Mkhonto, and Sicelo Mhlauli. He admitted becoming an accessory after the fact by being asked to tamper with ballistic evidence from a gun used in the murders, though he refused and suggested throwing it into the sea. Testifying at Gqeberha High Court, he confirmed security police orders for 'permanent removal from society' meant killing, while families like Lukhanyo Calata's push for truth decades later amid two prior inconclusive inquests.

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Under heavy guard, 77-year-old Eugene de Kock took the stand to face questions about the 1985 murders of four anti-apartheid activists tortured and killed near Cradock.

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