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Released June 20, 2025, as the second single from their EP Beautiful Chaos, 'Gabriela' hit No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 16 on the Global 200, charting for 28 weeks on Hot 100 and a full year on Global 200—the longest for any female group this decade. It earned a historic Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, the first for a female group since 2012, plus Best New Artist nods, platinum certifications in the US, Canada, and New Zealand, and over 296 million YouTube performance views. Fans celebrated the anniversary with stats and nostalgia, amid hopes for Manon Bannerman's return from her health hiatus and buzz for the upcoming EP WILD on August 14.

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One year ago today, KATSEYE dropped 'Gabriela,' and the six members lit up a neon mansion with fierce dances in sleek gowns. That sultry track launched them to global stardom.

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Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler proposed Christian Pulisic as a transfer target for Liverpool FC. He highlighted Pulisic's age, Premier League experience, and versatility as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah.

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Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, released from jail in April 2026 after over 11 years, appears in a video walking in Haryana's Satlok Ashram while devotees push Symphony desert coolers alongside him to beat the brutal heatwave. Critics mock it as hypocrisy for a preacher of detachment, with quips like businessman Harsh Goenka's pun on his 'fan following' drawing thousands of likes, while supporters defend it as practical care for the 75-year-old ex-engineer who claims to be Kabir's reincarnation. The clip revives debates on India's baba culture, where gurus' privileges clash with messages of austerity, even as Rampal's loyal base highlights his social work like flood relief efforts.

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In scorching 45°C heat, followers wheel two large coolers right beside the barefoot spiritual leader as he strolls through his ashram hall—a sight that's divided opinions sharply.

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On his February 8 livestream, Nigerian streamer and comedian Carter Efe, dressed in a yellow agbada and pink trousers, drove a keke napep around his tight studio space before gunning it straight into monitors, desks, and cables. Fans laughed at the slow-motion disaster, joking about how he got the tricycle upstairs in a two-story building—likely by disassembling it—and shared clips praising his wild work rate. While some worried about exhaust fumes posing a carbon monoxide risk, the vibe stayed lighthearted, fitting Efe's style of destructive, shareable comedy from his skits and hits like 'Omo Ologo.'

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Carter Efe hopped into a full-sized yellow tricycle in his upstairs studio, revved it up, and sent his entire setup tumbling in a hilarious crash.

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Released June 20, 2025, as the second single from their EP Beautiful Chaos, 'Gabriela' hit No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 16 on the Global 200, charting for 28 weeks on Hot 100 and a full year on Global 200—the longest for any female group this decade. It earned a historic Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, the first for a female group since 2012, plus Best New Artist nods, platinum certifications in the US, Canada, and New Zealand, and over 296 million YouTube performance views. Fans celebrated the anniversary with stats and nostalgia, amid hopes for Manon Bannerman's return from her health hiatus and buzz for the upcoming EP WILD on August 14.

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One year ago today, KATSEYE dropped 'Gabriela,' and the six members lit up a neon mansion with fierce dances in sleek gowns. That sultry track launched them to global stardom.

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The three hubs in Passenga, Mirangine, and Wiyumiririe wards offer rural youth free computers, internet, digital training, and government services, funded by NG-CDF for 2024-2026 and equipped by the ICT Ministry. Kabogo called them centers of learning to support Kenya's goal of 1,450 nationwide hubs, while backing UDA by-election candidate Samuel Muchina ahead of the July 16 vote. Supporters praised the empowerment for job skills via platforms like Ajira Digital, but critics dismissed the basic setups as outdated cyber cafes in a smartphone era, sparking debate on rural digital gaps.

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In rural Nyandarua County, youth gathered as Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo cut ribbons on new computer labs, promising a bridge from local villages to global online jobs.

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Stade Toulousain secured their 25th Top 14 title and fourth in a row by beating Montpellier Hérault Rugby 28-20 in the final at Stade de France. Jack Willis captained the victorious team, lifting the Bouclier de Brennus, while Peato Mauvaka scored a brace.

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X users are posting zanpakutō names from the Bleach anime styled after rap lyrics and slang, such as 'Yo Pierre, wanna come out here' and 'If young Metro don't trust you, I'ma gon' shoot you' fused with shikai commands. Examples include regional variations like 'Howl James,' 'Scatter Jemarcus Williams,' Jamaican bankai 'Move yuh Bomboclaat! Jankruh,' and 'Florida Man.' The posts highlight the poetic naming convention of zanpakutō and imagine global adaptations.

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The new two-for-one music video dropped today alongside the deluxe album BROWN (The Chocolate Edition), expanding the original 37 tracks with features from WizKid, Ty Dolla $ign, and Tyga. It blends high-energy choreography in a sun-baked desert with sultry Vegas scenes, including girlfriend Jada Wallace holding their son Arrow Brown. Fans praised Brown's dance skills and charisma as the video hit No. 1 on YouTube's Trending Music Videos, though some referenced his past domestic violence conviction amid the excitement. The release times perfectly before his R&B Tour with Usher starts June 26.

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Chris Brown kicks up desert dust around a gold Lamborghini, then shifts to neon Vegas glow with his newborn son in a tender cameo.

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Iranian accounts claim construction started last week on the 657-kilometer Herat-Mazar-e-Sharif railway in Afghanistan, built by Iranian firms and funded by local minerals for a seamless connection to China. Proponents see it as a sanctions workaround via the Five Nations Corridor, potentially slashing trade distances by 50% and opening paths for pipelines. No confirmation comes from Iran's Railways, Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Works, or state media, despite recent Tehran talks on June 8 and ongoing feasibility studies. The project follows years of delays, with security and funding hurdles still in play.

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Social media lights up with reports of shovels breaking ground on a key Afghan rail line linking Iran to China. But official voices remain silent so far.

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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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FIFA President Gianni Infantino was shown on screens at both the Germany vs Ecuador match and the Ivory Coast vs Curaçao match, which took place simultaneously in different stadiums. Social media users noted the surprise of his apparent presence at both events.

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Liverpool FC placed Diogo Jota at No. 57 in their fan-voted top 100 greatest players series, drawing from over 1.4 million votes, stats, and expert input. The Portuguese forward scored 65 goals in 182 games since joining in 2020, including a Champions League hat-trick and key strikes in the 2024-25 Premier League win, plus trophies like two League Cups and an FA Cup. Jota died at 28 in a July 2025 car crash near Zamora, Spain, prompting the club to retire his No. 20 shirt forever across all teams. The ongoing countdown mixes modern stars with legends, keeping fans hooked as it nears No. 1.

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Diogo Jota's smile lit up Anfield, but his No. 57 spot in Liverpool's all-time rankings hits differently after his tragic loss.

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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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Bauer's contract moved Monday from the Long Island Ducks to the Diablos Rojos del México, marking his second run with the team after his 2024 Pitcher of the Year season where he went 10-0 with a 2.48 ERA and won a championship. In seven sharp starts with the Ducks, he posted a 5-1 record, 2.36 ERA, and highlights like a no-hitter and 15 strikeouts. He thanked Long Island fans for their support and sold-out crowds, while the club president praised his mound dominance and fan engagement; Bauer eyes a July 3 debut against Piratas de Campeche.

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Trevor Bauer, fresh off dominating in the U.S., is packing his bags for Mexico once more. Fans there are already celebrating with hype videos and blade emojis.

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The Sharks sent their 20th overall pick to Buffalo for Kesselring and the 27th selection, adding an NHL-ready blueliner with size, puck-moving skills, and rebound potential after injury-limited seasons. Grier called it a smart depth boost around stars like Macklin Celebrini, fitting San Jose's rebuild. Buffalo moves up to target a forward, while the trade fuels draft rumors including wild talk of Sharks prospect Yaroslav Askarov for Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck—though no insiders confirm talks.

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San Jose GM Mike Grier pulled off a savvy swap, grabbing 6-foot-4 defenseman Michael Kesselring while sliding just seven spots in the draft order.

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The casual snap, with Szoboszlai in an Eminem T-shirt next to Lyle in Arsenal gear, drew sharp backlash from Liverpool supporters still stinging from their fifth-place finish and 25 points behind winners Arsenal. Some called Szoboszlai disloyal and demanded he be sold, despite his standout season as player of the year and Hungary captain. Defenders noted he's in Budapest for media duties ahead of the Arsenal-PSG final in his homeland, calling the reaction overblown. The split reflects deeper frustrations at Anfield over injuries, form, and farewells like Mohamed Salah's.

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Liverpool's star midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai smiled for a photo with Arsenal Fan TV's Robbie Lyle at Budapest's Puskás Aréna, just before the Champions League final. For some Reds fans, it felt like a punch to the gut after a tough season.

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South African internationals Percy Tau and Njabulo Blom have been released by Thep Xanh Nam Dinh FC in Vietnam's V.League 1. The 32-year-old Tau joined last August on a free transfer and helped the team to seventh place with 31 points from 23 matches, while 26-year-old Blom never played due to injury and left by mutual consent. Fans are excited about potential PSL returns—Chiefs for Blom, Sundowns for Tau—with their combined value around R30 million making them prime targets ahead of next season.

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Percy Tau scored once and assisted four times in 22 games, but it wasn't enough to stick around. Now both South African stars are free agents after short stints abroad.

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Bafo praised Khune's shot-stopping and distribution from the 2010s, highlighting his three PSL titles, Footballer of the Year award, and saves like the one against Neymar in 2010. Ronwen Williams counters with recent feats, including four penalty saves in the 2024 AFCON quarterfinal, CAF honors, and leading Bafana Bafana to 2026 World Cup qualification. Denis Onyango's 12 PSL titles often tips the scale for some, as fans argue talent versus trophies in a rivalry mirroring Chiefs and Sundowns' league battles.

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A Chiefs fan's bold claim that Itumeleng Khune's raw talent tops all PSL keepers ignited fans' passion for their favorites.

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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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Social media discussions focus on former Mamelodi Sundowns player Rivaldo Coetzee's talent as a young defender and midfielder, highlighted by his PSL debut and Bafana Bafana call-up at age 17. Fans compare him favorably to current players like Mbokazi. Conversations also cover the PSL title race, where losses by Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns to TS Galaxy have improved Orlando Pirates' chances amid rivalries like the Soweto Derby and Tshwane Derby.

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The squad features 28 forwards and 18 backs, led by captain Siya Kolisi, locks Eben Etzebeth and Lood de Jager, and returning stars like Handre Pollard and scrumhalves Embrose Papier and Herschel Jantjies. Newcomers include Stormers flank Paul de Villiers, lock Ruben van Heerden, prop Carlu Sadie, utility forward Riley Norton, flyhalf Vusi Moyo, and wing Jaco Williams, with Norton and Moyo jumping straight from SA U20 duties. Erasmus praised the group's quality after a recent 80-31 win over the Barbarians, building depth for the World Cup cycle amid fan excitement for pairings like Grant Williams and Manie Libbok.

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Rassie Erasmus mixed World Cup heroes with six fresh faces in his 46-man squad, setting up epic home tests against England, Scotland, and Wales.

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