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Fans discuss Marcus Rashford's performance compared to Anthony Gordon in an England match managed by Thomas Tuchel, claiming Rashford showed superior quality despite Gordon's prior starts. References include Tuchel's selection of Rashford over Gordon and Barcelona's decision to sign Gordon instead of Rashford. The conversation highlights differences in their international play, including a prior match against Ghana.

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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 29-year-old call center agent at Cartrack in Johannesburg submitted medical certificates for extreme fatigue but received warnings instead, her aunt Nomusa Dhladhla told Sowetan Live. On June 6, she collapsed about two hours into her shift; family alleges managers delayed help by focusing on costs, while a colleague recalled her crying and pleading not to work the day before. Cartrack rejects these claims, stating her sick notes were from a dentist with no serious issues, she received immediate first aid, and sick leave is never denied; the company has launched an internal investigation and offered condolences. The case has drawn outrage from former employees sharing accounts of a harsh workplace, customer cancellations, and calls from unions for a labour probe.

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Gcina Dhladhla arrived for her shift and collapsed in a bathroom cubicle, her family says, after weeks of begging for sick leave amid exhaustion and headaches.

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Blackpool kicked off their 2026/27 League One preparations by bringing in forward Dion Charles on a season-long loan from rivals Huddersfield Town. Charles, who started at Blackpool's academy before being released young, shone under Evatt at Bolton with 57 goals in 149 games but struggled at Huddersfield with just four goals in 55 appearances. He steps in to replace Ashley Fletcher and joins attackers like Jake Beesley, bringing over 70 League One goals from his career. Fans are excited, with the club teasing the signing as their first summer coup, while Huddersfield sees it as a fresh start for the curly-haired forward entering his contract's final year.

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Dion Charles is heading home to Blackpool, the club where he first kicked a ball as a kid in their academy. Now 30, the Northern Ireland striker reunites with coach Ian Evatt, who knows exactly how to unlock his scoring touch.

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The 69th-ranked Argentine defeated No. 10 seed Cobolli 6-3, 6-4 in just 78 minutes on Monday, dominating with an 88% first-serve win rate amid windy conditions and targeting the Italian's backhand. Cobolli, a heavy favorite with strong clay form and home support, faltered with unforced errors in his earliest Rome exit. Tirante, who lost to him twice before but beat him in Miami last year, now faces Daniil Medvedev next, keeping Argentina's solid run alive in the draw.

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Thiago Agustín Tirante turned the Foro Italico crowd silent with a clinical takedown of Italy's Flavio Cobolli, advancing to his first Masters 1000 round of 16.

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The 22-year-old Miami model and fitness enthusiast arrived during Friday's episode, drawing immediate interest from Melanie Moreno, who pulled him aside despite her coupling with Sincere Rhea. This sparked tension with Beatriz Hatz, who called her out, leaving Melanie in tears while the guys watched and joked. Online, Corbin's ex went live on Instagram insisting he cheated, not that they grew apart, prompting divided reactions—some warn Melanie of red flags, others dismiss it as typical ex drama when guys hit TV. With recoupling ahead, the buzz tests his villa connections.

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Corbin Mims turned heads striding into the Fijian villa, but his ex quickly crashed the party online with cheating accusations and a montage of their past.

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The Dutch government halted Kyndryl's €100 million acquisition of Solvinity on May 25, marking the first time its investment screening agency has stopped a U.S. deal since 2020. Solvinity runs infrastructure for DigiD, the national login system used by millions. The U.S. Embassy expressed disappointment over the lack of dialogue, while critics highlighted U.S. laws like the CLOUD Act as threats to data sovereignty. The decision reflects Europe's growing focus on protecting vital digital infrastructure amid strong transatlantic economic ties.

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Millions of Dutch citizens rely on DigiD for everyday government services like taxes and healthcare. Now, the Netherlands has blocked a U.S. company's bid to take over its key cloud provider, citing risks to national security.

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Prime Minister Osama Hammad issued Decision No. 113 of 2026, prohibiting citizens of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia from entering areas controlled by the Benghazi-based government via land, sea, or air. Officials call it a step to regulate migration and strengthen border controls, with exemptions for diplomats, their families, and permitted workers in education and health. The move comes amid Libya's split governance, over 550,000 Sudanese arrivals since 2023, and criticism from Amnesty International labeling it racist and xenophobic, as the country remains a key route for dangerous Mediterranean crossings.

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In a nation already divided and strained by migration, eastern Libya's leaders drew a hard line at its borders late Tuesday.

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The Red Bull drivers shared a light-hearted moment near the hospitality area at Albert Park, with Verstappen asking if Hadjar was managing okay without food or drink. Hadjar, the 21-year-old French-Algerian promoted to the senior team for 2026, said he's fine since he skips drinks during race weekends anyway. Fans loved the wholesome exchange, praising Verstappen's effort to connect and noting Islamic exemptions for athletes facing F1's dehydration risks in scorching cockpits.

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After a tough race in Melbourne's March heat, Max Verstappen pulled his new teammate Isack Hadjar aside for a quick, caring check-in about fasting during Ramadan.

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Yuki Ishikawa led with 22 points, including 21 attacks at 64% efficiency, to guide Japan past Iran 25-19, 25-19, 20-25, 23-25, 15-12 in Volleyball Nations League Week 2. Iran rallied fiercely behind Milad Haghparast's 19 points, nearly pulling off a reverse sweep, but Ran Takahashi and Seita Agawa steadied Japan late. The victory keeps Japan undefeated atop the standings with 16 points, setting up a key matchup against the USA on Sunday.

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Yuki Ishikawa's ace put Japan on match point in the fifth set, sending the Arena d’Orléans crowd into a roar as they clinched another win.

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The blackout hit around 9 p.m. on June 5, 2026, due to a cascading failure at JPS after lightning tripped five transmission lines near key substations. Teams restarted power stations in phases, restoring electricity to over 500,000 customers by 5 a.m. Saturday and fully by 6:30 a.m. Energy Minister Daryl Vaz called it unacceptable, demanding a report within 24 hours while dismissing online rumors of cyberattacks or invasions; JPS pledged transparency amid calls for grid improvements as hurricane season begins.

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Lightning strikes during light rain plunged nearly 700,000 Jamaican homes into darkness Friday night, sparking widespread worry across the island.

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The WBA lightweight champion, with a 30-0-1 record and 28 KOs, tested out Benavidez Sr.—father and trainer of unbeaten David Benavidez—a few weeks ago. This could shift from his longtime team of Calvin Ford and Kenny Ellis, who shaped him since his pro debut. Fans picture Tank's one-punch power mixing with Benavidez-style combos, though skeptics question the change after his March 2025 draw with Lamont Roach. A comeback opponent remains undecided amid rumors of rematches or mandatories.

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Gervonta 'Tank' Davis found instant chemistry with Jose Benavidez Sr. during South Florida sessions, clicking enough to lead his camp for a fall fight.

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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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The six-minute short film hypes the 2026 FIFA World Cup with fast-paced clips of new kits, X2 sneakers, and instinctive play, featuring legends like Ronaldinho and Zlatan, plus celebs including LeBron James, Travis Scott, and Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso. Kim plays the ultimate soccer mom to Saint, a die-hard PSG and Arsenal fan who's met idols like Mbappé and Ronaldo, even debuting a PSG x Awake kit. Fans praised Saint's charisma and resemblance to dad Kanye West, though some criticized the Nike tie-in after West's 2022 split with the brand; the campaign builds soccer excitement ahead of the U.S.-Canada-Mexico tournament.

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Nine-year-old Saint West lights up Nike's high-energy 'Rip The Script' film, channeling his soccer passion alongside mom Kim amid soccer balls and stars like Ronaldo and Mbappé.

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Antonelli dominated the chaotic 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, securing pole, victory, fastest lap, and leading all 78 laps to become the youngest winner ever on the principality's streets. The Mercedes rookie survived seven retirements, including Charles Leclerc's late brake-issue crash, extended his championship lead to 68 points with five straight wins, and earned a perfect 10 from judges. Teammate George Russell struggled with a penalty dropping him to 13th amid team miscommunication, while Lewis Hamilton took second, leapfrogging Russell in the standings.

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Eight years after posing as a wide-eyed kid on the Monaco balcony in Mercedes gear, 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli recreated the shot as race winner—a full-circle moment his team captured perfectly.

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A data post spotlighted Leclerc's rare F1 resilience—no three consecutive retirements across 177 starts—right after his double DNFs in Monaco on June 7 and Spain, where power steering and brakes failed from a P10 start. Fans reacted with superstition, some begging for the post's deletion while others trolled about his 81-point championship gap to leader Kimi Antonelli after a solid P4 in Canada. With Austria's high-speed Red Bull Ring up next June 27-29, all eyes are on whether Ferrari's SF-26 reliability lets him extend the streak amid teammate Lewis Hamilton's fresh Spanish win.

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Charles Leclerc just crashed out at home in Monaco and retired early in Spain, yet fans are buzzing over one unbreakable stat: he has never had three DNFs in a row.

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The Bucks traded cash to the Magic for the No. 60 pick from the Wizards and chose 21-year-old forward Malique Lewis from South East Melbourne Phoenix. The 6-foot-8 athletic wing averaged 7.1 points and shot 38.7% from three in the NBL last season, drawing praise for his defensive versatility and transition play. In a post-Giannis retool, Milwaukee pairs him with lottery picks Brayden Burries and Nate Ament on a draft-and-stash deal, with NBL voices celebrating his global path from Spain to Mexico to Australia.

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Malique Lewis heard his name called as the very last pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, wrapping up a journey from Trinidad to Australia that caught the Milwaukee Bucks' eye.

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Legal journalist Karyn Maughan examined seven major cases against Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema, including his October 2025 conviction on 2018 firearm charges that brought a five-year sentence—he's free pending appeal. Other probes, like tax evasion tied to the VBS scandal, went unprosecuted, while past hate speech led to fines. Published Saturday amid the first voter registration for November 4 local elections, the article drew sharp divides: EFF backers called it a smear, while critics welcomed the review. Malema pushed automatic registration via a new bill and rallied youth at stations, as over 23,000 sites saw steady turnout from the 28 million already enrolled out of 39 million eligible.

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As South Africans queued at registration stations this weekend, a detailed News24 piece laid out Julius Malema's string of legal battles—from firearm convictions to tax probes—questioning if accountability is finally catching up.

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The pair, who first drew dating rumors in May 2025 after Ndamase supported Arokodare's games from Dubai, appeared together overlooking Monaco's waters. She stunned in a blue dress and Hermès bag, while the 6-foot-6 footballer kept it casual in shorts and a cap. Ndamase recently called him 'my love' on Instagram, though Arokodare once denied the romance; fans now joke about his three-goal season and Wolves' relegation not holding him back from this jet-set match.

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On a luxury yacht during the Monaco F1 Grand Prix, South African influencer Mihlali Ndamase and Wolverhampton striker Tolu Arokodare looked every bit the relaxed couple, flashing peace signs with the harbor in view.

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The debate kicked off with a Sundowns fan claiming Mbekezeli Mbokazi is overhyped for rough play while praising Khulumani Ndamane's superiority, drawing over 175 fiery replies. Mbokazi, 20, captained Pirates young, impressed at AFCON, and joined Chicago Fire for $3 million after starring against top attackers. Ndamane, 22, joined Sundowns from TS Galaxy and shone in their recent derby win over Pirates, with both players featuring in Bafana Bafana's last-16 AFCON run. Amid the trash talk, these left-footed talents fuel hopes for South Africa's World Cup backline.

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Fans from Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are trading heated barbs online over two rising center-backs eyed for South Africa's national team.

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In a widely shared courtroom video, Mchunu explained he learned of the case online amid street marches and chose to represent himself due to unemployment. The admission drew mockery from viewers across Africa, who pointed to South Africa's 32.9% unemployment rate—43.5% including discouraged workers—and questioned why jobless locals blame migrants for job shortages. The clip fueled debates on why some employers prefer migrant domestic workers from Zimbabwe or Lesotho, who accept lower pay, while President Ramaphosa recently vowed stricter enforcement against such exploitation. As anti-migrant groups push for undocumented foreigners to leave by June 30, the video highlights economic tensions dividing South Africans.

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Dressed in a fur-trimmed coat and feathered headdress, anti-immigrant activist Ngizwe Mchunu stood before a magistrate and admitted he couldn't afford a lawyer because he doesn't work.

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During Saturday's FP3 at the Monaco Grand Prix, reigning champion Lando Norris accused Hamilton of deliberately blocking him at Turn 15, while Hamilton countered that Norris exaggerated the move since the chequered flag was imminent. Onboard footage showed Hamilton pushing on an outlap to beat the session end as Norris chased a quick time, but no stewards investigated the practice-session spat. Kimi Antonelli topped the chaotic session for Mercedes ahead of Charles Leclerc and Hamilton, with Norris in P8; qualifying later put Antonelli on pole, Hamilton third, and Norris eighth ahead of Sunday's race.

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Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari loomed ahead in Monaco's tight streets, sparking instant radio fireworks as Lando Norris cried foul on his flying lap.

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In his weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa, as African Union Champion for Pandemic Prevention, pushed for stronger public health systems, local vaccine production, and an African Epidemics Fund, citing COVID-19's heavy toll and recent Ebola outbreaks. South Africa leads globally with about 8 million HIV cases—roughly 13% of its 60 million population—thanks to high prevalence and thorough testing, while running the world's largest antiretroviral program treating 6.2 million. Progress includes falling new infections and life expectancy gains, but challenges persist among young women, poverty, and uneven services, as public reactions mix calls for action with frustration over past and present gaps.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa paused in his newsletter to face South Africa's stark reality: nearly 8 million people living with HIV, the highest number worldwide.

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F1's official post brought back Russell's iconic 2024 celebration from a late Verstappen-Norris clash that handed him Mercedes' first win since Brazil 2022. Fans flooded replies with pleas like 'do it again' amid Mercedes' strong form, leading constructors at 262 points with Kimi Antonelli atop drivers at 156 and Russell third at 106. Verstappen dominates the 4.3-km track with four wins, but the Silver Arrows aim for another podium run against Ferrari and McLaren. Practices start Friday, race Sunday at 15:00 CEST.

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George Russell's helmet-off 'YABA DABA DOO!' scream after his chaotic 2024 win at Red Bull Ring still echoes. Now, fans are begging for an encore as the weekend begins.

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The winger, fresh from Orlando Pirates in January, set up Iqraam Rayners in Sundowns' victory on March 1, pulling them level with Pirates atop the Betway Premiership on goal difference after 18 games. Coach Miguel Cardoso praised Saleng's versatility and injury recovery, hinting at flexible roles ahead. Saleng's quick impact has fueled banter between rival fans, with Pirates supporters calling out past Sundowns doubts while Sundowns fans shrug it off as typical rivalry talk. Videos of his celebrations spread widely, adding spice ahead of future clashes.

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Monnapule Saleng stepped off the bench in his Mamelodi Sundowns debut and slotted a perfect assist, helping seal a 3-1 win over Sekhukhune United.

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The 32-year-old Springboks star signs with the Stormers for next season, leaving Suntory Sungoliath early after topping Japan's scoring charts with 1433 meters gained, 25 line breaks, and 105 defenders beaten. He called the move emotional, prioritizing family circumstances, and joins as the club builds Project 2029 with Springbok experience like captain Siya Kolisi. Stormers director John Dobson hailed it a massive moment, with Kolbe set to mentor young talent while chasing URC and Champions Cup titles starting July 1.

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Cheslin Kolbe, the double World Cup-winning wing, is heading back to where it all began with the DHL Stormers. Family pulled him home after shining in Japan.

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Content creator adri shared a photo of Kyzylkup tract in Kazakhstan's Mangystau region, showing rusty red soil over creamy white strata in layered badlands. Nearly 2 million views later, people quipped 'My fat ass thought this was a tiramisu' and nicknamed it Tiramisu Canyon. Senator Mike Lee asked if it was Utah or tiramisu, while the site's millions-of-years-old geology from chalk and iron-rich clay creates its cake-like appeal near the Caspian Sea.

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A canyon in Kazakhstan looks so much like a giant slice of tiramisu that thousands mistook the photo for dessert. Posted late Friday, it drew laughs from users worldwide, including a U.S. senator.

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The 24-year-old power puncher from Pomona, California, stayed perfect at 19-0 with 18 knockouts, overwhelming Burgos with two knockdowns at Thunder Studios in Long Beach on the MF Pro Boxing undercard streamed on DAZN. Trained by his father since age four, Mercado boasts stoppages over names like Jose Pedraza and Antonio Moran. Right after the win, he boldly called out undefeated WBO super lightweight champ Shakur Stevenson, signaling his intent to climb the 140-pound ranks from around No. 8.

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Ernesto 'Tito' Mercado turned heads Saturday night with a ferocious second-round knockout of veteran Juan Carlos Burgos, dropping the 38-year-old for the first time in his career.

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After three races in the 2026 season, Antonelli tops the drivers' standings with 72 points from wins in China and Japan, while Russell has 63 points including a victory in Australia. Mercedes leads constructors by 45 points over Ferrari. Wolff warned against intra-team rivalry, saying he'd prefer one car racing if drivers chase personal glory over collective success, but expressed confidence in their team mindset ahead of this weekend's Miami Grand Prix sprint event.

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With Kimi Antonelli leading the standings and George Russell hot on his heels, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff drew a firm line: team first, no exceptions.

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In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi dated Tuesday, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed requested an investigation by December 1 into World Liberty Financial's compliance with anti-money laundering rules, sanctions, and governance. The demand stems from a September report by Accountable.US alleging the project sold $WLFI governance tokens to wallets linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, a Russian sanctions-evasion stablecoin, Iran's NoBitex exchange, and the sanctioned mixer Tornado Cash. DT Marks DEFI LLC, controlled by Donald Trump and his family, holds 22.5 billion tokens and receives 75% of sales revenue, while the project lists Trump family members in prominent roles; World Liberty Financial maintains it has robust compliance measures with no evidence of wrongdoing.

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Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed have fired off a letter urging a federal probe into World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto project, over alleged sales to North Korean hackers and sanctioned entities.

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The 2026 Austrian Grand Prix starts Friday at Spielberg, with Verstappen holding every major record there ahead of Sunday's 71-lap race. Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers' standings with 156 points, followed by Lewis Hamilton at 115 and George Russell at 106, while Verstappen sits seventh on 55. Nostalgia runs high for Russell's 2024 win after a late Verstappen-Norris clash, complete with Toto Wolff's radio push and Russell's frustrated reply. McLaren's Norris and Piastri, last year's top two, add to the threat on this overtaking-friendly 4.3-km circuit.

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Max Verstappen arrives at Red Bull's home track with four Austrian GP victories already etched in history. Fans can't stop reliving George Russell's joyful 2024 upset and his 'Yaba Daba Doo!' celebration.

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Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, Somaliland's president, wrapped up the region's first official state visit to Israel with meetings alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog. The trip opened Somaliland's embassy in Jerusalem and secured agreements on security, technology, agriculture, health, and economics, just ahead of the 66th anniversary of its 1960 independence. While crowds in Hargeisa celebrated national pride, Yemen's Houthi leader warned of strikes against any Israeli presence, and Somalia rejected Israel's December 2025 recognition of Somaliland's independence.

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President Irro stepped off the plane in Hargeisa to roaring cheers and flags waving high—Somaliland's and Israel's side by side—after inking landmark deals in Jerusalem.

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The 64th successor of Hokuto Shinken from Fist of the North Star arrived as the last DLC for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season Pass 2, announced in March 2026 and released in June for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Update 2.2.0 brings his fast, debilitating Hokuto Shinken moves—like 748 max damage strings—plus a new Stirring Ruins stage and Fist of the North Star-themed music and menus. Content creators shared wild combo videos and memes at EVO 2026, where he's playable in the demo area amid tournament hype, though not yet legal for brackets.

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Kenshiro's pressure-point strikes and sky-high combos lit up EVO Vegas screens, with creators calling him a total game-breaker right after his early access drop.

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Zverev outlasted Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in a gritty semifinal on Court Philippe-Chatrier to reach the Roland Garros final for the second time in three years, setting up a Sunday clash with Flavio Cobolli, who advanced on a walkover. In his on-court interview, the world No. 2 described his pre-match mindset as 'pure emptiness,' adding with a smile that athletes rarely have anything in their heads—a remark Cornet called disrespectful and a 'huge lack of respect' for players. Defenders saw it as self-deprecating humor about the intense focus elite athletes need, but the exchange underscores tennis's mental demands as Zverev chases his first Grand Slam title.

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Alexander Zverev grinned after his semifinal win and joked that athletes have 'nothing in their heads'—a line that drew quick fire from peers like Alizé Cornet.

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