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The collaboration features vibrant artwork by artist Nelnal, mashing characters like Jax with Popee, Gangle with the masked wolf, and Pomni with Papi. Items include keychains, hoodies, tees, tote bags, stickers, towels, and trainers, priced from ¥880 to ¥6,050. Sales start March 19 at spots like Infolens Geek Shop, Ikebukuro Parco, Animate, Village Vanguard, and a Digital Circus pop-up in Shinsaibashi Parco, with reservations open now and giveaways through February 24. Fans shared joy over merging childhood nostalgia with their current favorite.

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Glitch Productions surprised fans with a dream crossover: merch blending The Amazing Digital Circus and its inspiration, Popee the Performer. Newly drawn illustrations capture the chaotic fusion of digital nightmares and desert madness.

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Santos Bravos, the HYBE Latin America boy group formed in 2025 through a survival show, released their second single 'KAWASAKI' music video today, blending Spanish, Portuguese, and English verses with intense motorcycle visuals and sharp choreography. The video racked up over 240,000 views in hours, directed by Seongchan Kwak—who's also worked with &TEAM—and featuring shared producer credits plus mutual dance covers between the groups. Fans highlighted these connections, including &TEAM's timely 'KAWASAKI' challenge post and shoutouts, sparking hopes for a future collaboration, though HYBE hasn't confirmed anything yet.

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Fans hit the brakes when they spotted &TEAM's logo etched on a rusty bike chain in the sandy dunes at 0:55—right in the middle of Santos Bravos' high-speed new video.

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Ahead of tonight's Champions League knockout play-off first leg at Estadio da Luz, Mourinho described Madrid as vulnerable after recent league struggles and injuries, despite their record 15 titles. The Portuguese coach, who led Madrid to a La Liga crown from 2010 to 2013, made the comment at Monday's news conference. Benfica advanced through playoffs under Mourinho's summer tenure, while Madrid topped the league phase but now chase a 16th European Cup. The remark fueled online banter between Madrid and Barcelona fans, with jabs over titles and referee claims.

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José Mourinho knows Real Madrid inside out from his days in charge there. Now, he's warning his Benfica side that the 'kings of the Champions League' are a wounded king ready to strike.

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Will Chamberlain posted that ordinary people lack greater insight into America's approach to Iran than Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, and Pete Hegseth, urging to 'let them cook.' The post sparked widespread replies criticizing the named individuals as corrupt, idiotic, or unqualified, with comparisons to past Iraq War leaders like George W. Bush and Dick Cheney.

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A significant number of Irish parents contacted a public figure claiming their children at Catholic schools were required to participate in Ramadan celebrations during school hours on Ash Wednesday, which was completely overlooked.

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Joel Instone, a convicted Extinction Rebellion activist previously charged under the Terrorism Act and supporter of proscribed group Palestine Action, stated that Jim Ratcliffe should 'get the f***ing guillotine' during campaigning for Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer in Gorton and Denton. The remarks sparked widespread criticism on X, with users tagging Greater Manchester Police and Counter Terrorism Police to demand action.

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Will Chamberlain posted that ordinary people lack greater insight into America's approach to Iran than Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, and Pete Hegseth, urging to 'let them cook.' The post sparked widespread replies criticizing the named individuals as corrupt, idiotic, or unqualified, with comparisons to past Iraq War leaders like George W. Bush and Dick Cheney.

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On February 17 and 18, Witkoff and Kushner held indirect talks with Iranian officials at the Omani consulate, followed by trilateral discussions with Russian and Ukrainian delegates. U.S. officials reported meaningful progress, including Iran's commitment to a written proposal and pledges to continue Ukraine negotiations. Kushner's informal role drew scrutiny over his private investment ties to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, while the pair now heads to Washington for Trump's new 'Board of Peace' on Gaza and conflicts. Supporters praise the dealmaker approach from Trump's first term, but critics question its depth for complex crises.

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Jared Kushner, now a private citizen, stepped into high-stakes diplomacy alongside U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Geneva this week. Their back-to-back meetings tackled Iran's nuclear program and Russia's war in Ukraine.

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The two-day trip to Yerevan strengthened U.S.-Armenia ties through a civil nuclear cooperation agreement worth up to $9 billion, aimed at replacing Armenia's aging Soviet-era Metsamor plant and cutting Russian energy dependence. Vance's team briefly posted and deleted a reference to the 'Armenian Genocide' on X, which an aide called a staff error not reflecting administration policy, drawing criticism from Armenian American groups and Nancy Pelosi. Vance then headed to Azerbaijan to sign a strategic partnership, building on last year's U.S.-brokered peace deal to foster economic links and regional stability.

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JD Vance and Usha Vance stood quietly at the Tsitsernakaberd memorial, laying flowers to honor victims of the 1915 mass killings—a first for any sitting U.S. vice president.

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Mexico and the Vatican rejected full membership in U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, launched in January 2026 to fund Gaza's $5 billion reconstruction, disarm Hamas, and stabilize the area after the Israel-Hamas war. Both cited the exclusion of Palestine as a state and the board's structure outside UN control; Mexico will send an observer like its ambassador, while the Vatican stays out entirely. Other nations including Spain, France, and Germany also declined, highlighting divisions over Palestinian involvement as the board's first meeting approaches in Washington on February 19.

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President Claudia Sheinbaum stood firm at her daily briefing, explaining why Mexico couldn't join without Palestine at the table. The Vatican's top diplomat echoed the call for UN leadership in Gaza's fragile recovery.

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The scandal stems from Starmer's 2024 appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US, despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, which Mandelson downplayed even after Epstein's 2008 conviction. Starmer fired Mandelson last September and apologized to victims, but the fallout led to resignations this week from chief of staff Morgan McSweeney and communications director Tim Allan. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar demanded Starmer step down ahead of elections, while his cabinet—including David Lammy and Rachel Reeves—rallied behind him, pointing to economic gains and falling NHS waiting lists as Starmer heads into a key 6 p.m. party meeting.

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Keir Starmer spoke directly to his No 10 staff this morning, vowing to stay put amid a wave of resignations and calls for his head from within his own party.

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The strip, posted on X on Tuesday, depicts a protagonist in a dungeon finding faded yellow highlights on objects, contrasting modern chunky graphics with subtle 90s-era cues. It quickly garnered over 37,000 likes and 800,000 views, sparking discussions on player guidance, immersion, and accessibility in remakes like Resident Evil 4. Defenders argue yellow paint aids casual players in high-fidelity worlds, while critics prefer intuitive designs like lighting or landmarks over what they call lazy visual aids.

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Artist Adam Ellis dropped a biting four-panel comic that flips the script on gamers griping about yellow paint in video game remakes.

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A significant number of Irish parents contacted a public figure claiming their children at Catholic schools were required to participate in Ramadan celebrations during school hours on Ash Wednesday, which was completely overlooked.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished for togetherness, peace, and prosperity in his Ramzan Mubarak message on X. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also posted greetings emphasizing peace, harmony, reflection, and compassion as the holy month began. Various organizations and users worldwide shared similar messages.

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Detroit Pistons players Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren were selected to participate in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles, marking the franchise's first two All-Stars since 2008. Cunningham became the Pistons' first All-Star starter in 17 years.

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Leonard scored 27 points in the thriller, extending his franchise-record 33-game streak of 20-plus points and capping a hot pre-All-Star run at age 34. He's averaging 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and elite shooting through 41 games despite earlier injuries, powering the Clippers' midseason turnaround after trading Harden and Zubac. His clutch play earned a seventh All-Star nod and sparked MVP talk, with coach Ty Lue calling him the greatest to ever suit up for L.A.

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With two seconds left and the score tied, Kawhi Leonard drained a game-winning three-point play, sending the Clippers home happy in a 105-102 nail-biter against Kevin Durant's Rockets.

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The U.S. military has surged over 150 cargo flights, F-16s, F-22s, F-35s, and support aircraft to the region, joining two aircraft carriers and a dozen warships. This buildup follows Iran's rejection of U.S. demands on uranium enrichment and missiles, with sharp rhetoric from Ayatollah Khamenei, Israeli officials, and U.S. figures like Senators Graham and Haley. The Pentagon prepares for potentially weeks-long operations amid stalled diplomacy, while oil prices rose over 4% and critics call for congressional involvement.

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Dozens of U.S. tankers, fighters, and cargo planes have crossed the Atlantic since late January, delivering munitions as nuclear talks with Iran stall.

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At NBA All-Star Media Day in Los Angeles, Jokic burst into laughter during the exchange with Cousins, who later teased about Jokic's mom's reaction on X. Anthony Edwards roasted Jaylen Brown as the one All-Star he wouldn't let date his sister, with Brown firing back playfully. Kevin Durant picked video games over Twitter forever, while Jokic jabbed Luka Doncic about getting fat, all building hype for the 75th All-Star Game at Intuit Dome.

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Nikola Jokic's face lit up like a game-winner when DeMarcus Cousins asked him to pick between endless MVPs or his three horses dominating every race. No hesitation: 'All three horses winning race, brother.'

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Overwatch 2's Season 13 Conquest event launched February 10, letting players pick sides weekly between heroic Overwatch and villainous Talon for missions, loot boxes, cosmetics, and an exclusive icon for winners. Talon grabbed 61% allegiance in Week 1, fueled by new leader Vendetta's coup and grim lore like Sigma's captivity, with voice lines hinting at rescues and defections. Winston supporters vent fury online, posting pleas like 'Winston never let you down' amid memes and Talon cheers, while the game adds new heroes and evolving story twists.

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Winston fans are heartbroken, calling Talon choosers traitors after a decade of the gorilla scientist's loyalty in every Overwatch match.

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