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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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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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Posted around 3:30 p.m. UTC by @dqveed, the meme shows someone signaling quiet while holding a white shake near streetlit trash bins, captioned 'When you find a mistake at work but it's also Friday: 🤫😅'. It drew over 30,000 likes and 370,000 views fast, with replies sharing end-of-week dodges like 'shh, we’ll circle back next week' or 'That’s a Monday problem now'. People from programmers to inbox avoiders celebrated drawing lines on work before the weekend, echoing similar memes from January and February.

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A guy with dreads holds a shake by overflowing trash bins, finger to his lips, capturing that Friday 'shh' over a work blunder.

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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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Emerging Pietermaritzburg artist uDoti uDemedi leads 'Mali Yami,' a fresh collab with Sir Trill, Snaka, K-Zaka, Born Kxng, and Deestar ZA, blending deep basslines and soulful vocals. Released this morning by Ziiki Media, it's sparking promotions where fans comment 'uDoti uDemedi #MaliYami,' retweet, and win cash, airtime, or betting vouchers announced at 10 a.m. Early listeners call it a certified anthem and playlist essential, building on uDoti's May hit 'Asambeni' while pushing 3Step's rise in Amapiano.

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Stacks of Rand notes and e-wallet screenshots are lighting up timelines as fans dive into the smooth grooves of a new Amapiano-3Step track.

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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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Columbus, Georgia, Dollar General manager Alexis Hill, 44, was shot and killed by customer Jerome Willis, 33, while straightening two crumpled $1 bills for a $1.58 purchase of hamburger buns. Willis fled but was tracked near Baker Plaza Drive, where he shot a police officer and K-9 Havoc before officers returned fire, killing him. The injured officer and K-9 Havoc are expected to recover, with Havoc undergoing surgery.

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Ecuador came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in their final Group E match at MetLife Stadium, with Nilson Angulo equalizing early and Gonzalo Plata scoring the winner, securing third place with 4 points to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams. Germany topped the group with 6 points despite the loss, while Ivory Coast took second with 6 points after defeating Curaçao 2-0. The match featured controversies over referee Tori Penso's decisions, including allowing Germany's opening goal by Leroy Sané amid foul claims.

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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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South African national football team Bafana Bafana faces North Korea in a must-win match to advance in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. South Africans plan to wake up at 3am to watch the game, setting alarms, napping beforehand, and organizing watch parties. Fans express patriotism through hashtags like #BafanaPride, #DStvFIFAWorldCup2026, and #BafanaBafana.

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The National Youth Council’s third general assembly in Swakopmund, set for June 18-22 to elect a new chairperson and board, was indefinitely postponed after Saturday’s violent disruptions. Youth Minister Sanet Steenkamp halted proceedings citing safety risks, following disputes on delegate lists and a faction’s push for delay; the electoral committee resigned on the spot. An arrest was made Sunday amid the fallout, as Namibians online expressed dismay at the infighting among those meant to lead the nation’s youth.

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Delegates clashed over voter lists and seating, ejecting officials and even allegedly using teargas, turning an election into chaos.

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On June 19, King Mswati III granted Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, 44, citizenship and a diplomatic passport to simplify his energy and infrastructure dealings across Africa. The move follows photos of Chivayo with Kenyan President William Ruto and a video of him handing cash to airport staff, drawing criticism amid his past fraud conviction in Zimbabwe and unstarted solar projects. While officials in Kenya and eSwatini call his visits routine and deny business deals, his ties to leaders and generous gifts to churches fuel divided views on whether he's a savvy investor or a security concern.

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Wicknell Chivayo posed with eSwatini's King Mswati III, proudly displaying his new blue diplomatic passport after a private palace audience.

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The Junior Springboks, fresh from their 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship win in Italy, head to Tbilisi, Georgia, to defend their title under new captain Siphosethu Mnebelele. He replaces Riley Norton, who earned a surprise call-up to the senior Springboks squad, while Cheswill Jooste and Akahluwa Boqwana fill other gaps from promotions and injuries. The 30-man squad blends seven veterans like props Oliver Reid and Rambo Kubheka with fresh talent, facing Uruguay on June 27, Georgia on July 2, and Wales on July 7 at Avchala Stadium—despite flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed missing the first two games due to suspension.

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Siphosethu Mnebelele, the Hollywoodbets Sharks hooker from King Edward VII School, steps into the captain's role with quiet leadership praised by all.

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SuperM debuted in October 2019 as SM Entertainment's star-packed U.S. push, featuring talents like Taemin from SHINee, Baekhyun and Kai from EXO, and members from NCT 127 and WayV. They topped the Billboard 200 and sold out Madison Square Garden, but critics saw it as a cash grab that stalled by 2021 amid solo careers and label exits. Now, with BTS back from military service and promoting in the U.S., fans are memeing SuperM's faded hype—quipping about 'Jopping,' the logo, and old SM founder scandals—while multi-fandom voices fondly recall the group's strong vocals and high-energy tracks.

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A 2019 SuperM debut poster returned like an old rival, prompting BTS fans to laugh at its bold 'Avengers of K-pop' promises that never fully landed.

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