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Indonesia's massive doujinshi convention, Comifuro, just wrapped its 22nd edition on May 17 at ICE BSD City in Tangerang, drawing huge crowds for artist booths, cosplay, and performances despite some overcrowding complaints. Official channels announced CF23 for October 31 to November 1 at the same spot, sparking instant buzz over Halloween-themed Jujutsu Kaisen recreations, horror merch, and creator calls for boothmates. Inspired by Japan's Comiket, the event pulls 50,000 to 70,000 visitors per edition, with tickets and registrations coming soon via comifuro.net.

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Fresh off a packed Comic Frontier 22, fans lit up at the news of CF23 docking for Halloween—right on October 31—with Shibuya Incident cosplays already in the works.

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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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The comment came hours before Norway faced France in a World Cup 2026 Group I decider, where both strikers had four goals from two games. Fans highlighted Haaland's consistent scoring across clubs like Molde, Salzburg, Dortmund, and Manchester City—358 goals in 437 games—plus 55 in 48 for Norway, often without elite support. France won 4-1 with Dembélé's hat trick after coach Ståle Solbakken rested Haaland; both teams advanced, fueling talks on consistency versus flair.

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A pundit's claim that Mbappé creates his own goals while Haaland needs service drew sharp pushback from fans armed with career stats.

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The Al Arabiya correspondent died late Wednesday in Yemen's port city of Mukalla after a device under his driver's seat detonated as he returned to meet a friend. Authorities had warned him of a threat a month earlier, and he leaves behind a son and three daughters. Yemen's leadership ordered a high-level probe, while the U.S., UN, and EU condemned the attack as a strike on press freedom, with no group claiming responsibility amid the country's ongoing conflicts.

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Mohammed Aydah had just dropped his family at home in Mukalla when a hidden explosive ripped through his car, ending his life moments later.

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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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England secured a 2-0 victory over Panama in their final Group L match at MetLife Stadium, with Jude Bellingham scoring in the 62nd minute from a corner and assisting Harry Kane's goal in the 67th minute. The win allowed England, coached by Thomas Tuchel, to finish top of the group with 7 points and advance to the Round of 32 as a seeded team. Harry Kane reached 11 World Cup goals, becoming England's all-time leading scorer ahead of Gary Lineker's record of 10.

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Vinicius dazzled against Morocco and Haiti, helping Brazil top Group C with four points after his stunning equalizer and playmaking masterclass under coach Carlo Ancelotti. This hot streak has reignited arguments over whether his flair and trophies—like the 2024 FIFA Best award—put him ahead of Mbappe, who scored twice for France in a 3-1 win over Senegal to become their all-time leading men's scorer. Fans point to last season's tensions at Madrid, where Mbappe's arrival overlapped their roles on the left wing amid a trophyless campaign, but many call for harmony, noting both stars are thriving at the World Cup.

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Vinicius Jr lit up the pitch with a goal and two assists in Brazil's 3-0 rout of Haiti, earning man-of-the-match for the second straight game. Now Real Madrid fans are fiercely debating if he's overtaken teammate Kylian Mbappe.

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An Algerian man named Ryad allegedly hammered a Senegalese housemate in the head and slashed another's neck with a broken bottle during a dispute in their shared home near Avenida Juan Carlos I. The main victim lies in intensive care at Murcia's Virgen de la Arrixaca hospital, stabilized but in grave condition. The three men, living in vulnerable conditions, knew prior police trouble; investigators probe motives like a stolen phone or debts amid the town's history of migrant tensions since summer 2025 riots.

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Blood pooled on the street as neighbors watched in horror while police arrested the hammer-wielding suspect on the spot. The daylight assault has Torre Pacheco on edge once more.

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Starting June 25, 2026, eligible Filipinos with valid visas, residence permits, or Green Cards from the U.S., EU countries, Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Canada, or New Zealand qualify for UAE visa-on-arrival. Options include a 14-day visa for 100 AED (extendable once for 250 AED) or a 60-day visa for 250 AED, with overstays fined at 50 AED per day. The policy, part of a UAE expansion to six countries including the Philippines, aims to strengthen tourism and economic ties, easing trips for over 600,000 Filipinos in the UAE and frequent visitors.

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Filipino passport holders with a U.S. visa or similar can now skip the visa line at UAE airports. It's a welcome boost for travelers and families heading there.

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Today, May 24, Bulgaria honors Saints Cyril and Methodius, the 9th-century brothers who created Glagolitic script for Slavic languages, later refined into Cyrillic in Bulgaria around 893–916. Revelers filled city squares with confetti, folk costumes, parades, and poetry recitals, marking the public holiday of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education, Culture, and Slavonic Literature. The event highlights national pride and Slavic bonds, with EU officials praising Bulgaria's lasting contribution to European civilization, while online discussions affirm the script's Bulgarian origins.

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Crowds waved green-white-red flags outside Sofia's Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, as children in embroidered dresses clutched books symbolizing enlightenment amid choirs singing the national anthem.

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X's furry community is posting side-by-side images of their custom anthropomorphic animal characters, or sonas, alongside real-life photos that capture similar styles, poses, and personalities. Examples include Toronto user Lucky's harnessed fursuit grin paired with a black-shirted city view, and artist nekodoiko's pink-hatted cowboy look echoing their white cat sona. The trend, peaking around May 24-26, 2026, draws hundreds of likes per post and highlights the fandom's joy in blending digital imagination with real identity, ahead of conventions like FWA.

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Picture a sleek fursuit selfie next to a confident CN Tower overlook—fans love spotting the matching vibes between their fursonas and everyday selves.

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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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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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South African Police Service, partnering with Airports Company South Africa, intercepted the group on Saturday and found narcotics worth over R5 million using searches and X-rays. The women face drug trafficking charges and will appear in Kempton Park Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, March 31, as investigations probe their suppliers. Many expressed relief online that the bust happened in South Africa, sparing them from China or UAE's harsh penalties like the death sentence. This follows other recent seizures at the airport, underscoring its role in fighting smuggling.

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Five South African women thought they could slip through OR Tambo International Airport with drugs tucked into sneakers, underwear, and private parts. Police stopped them just before their flight to China via Dubai.

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The President of the Inkatha Freedom Party, Velenkosini Hlabisa, announced that the IFP will not support the Motion of No Confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa. He stated that the IFP is not opportunistic and prefers to await the conclusion of the ongoing Impeachment Process.

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The President of the Inkatha Freedom Party, Velenkosini Hlabisa, announced that the IFP will not support the Motion of No Confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa. He stated that the IFP is not opportunistic and prefers to await the conclusion of the ongoing Impeachment Process.

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