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On Thursday, Jackson Hinkle's X post labeling Taiwan a 'fake country' under China drew sharp rebuttals and support, spotlighting Taiwan's limited diplomatic recognition by only 12 UN members and the Holy See amid the unresolved Chinese Civil War. Taiwan governs 23 million people democratically, holds multiparty elections, maintains a 215,000-strong military, and receives U.S. arms support, including a recent $330 million package. Public opinion strongly favors the status quo or independence, with over 80% rejecting China's 'one country, two systems' model, reflecting broader geopolitical divides.

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Influencer Jackson Hinkle declared Taiwan a 'fake country' that belongs to China, igniting a heated online clash viewed over 65,000 times. The post amplified longstanding tensions between China's unification claims and Taiwan's 76 years of independent self-governance.

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Leandro Trossard was substituted in the 93rd minute of Arsenal's match against Athletic Bilbao after Martin Bueno struck him in the jaw or chin with his shoulder off the ball. Arsenal followed medical assessment and concussion protocol checks to make the substitution. The incident sparked debate over whether it qualified as a legitimate concussion sub.

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Kylian Mbappé claimed that Benfica player Franco Mastantuono called Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior 'mono' (monkey) five times during the Champions League match. Vinícius Júnior addressed the alleged racist abuse on Instagram. Mastantuono covered his mouth and shirt amid the incident, sparking debates over the remarks.

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A photo featuring footballers including N'Golo Kanté standing while Declan Rice and Sergio Busquets are seated has sparked widespread online discussion and memes. Users question Declan Rice's inclusion and achievements compared to Kanté, Rodri, Paul Pogba, and Yaya Touré, with calls for others to stand so Kanté can sit.

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A photo featuring footballers including N'Golo Kanté standing while Declan Rice and Sergio Busquets are seated has sparked widespread online discussion and memes. Users question Declan Rice's inclusion and achievements compared to Kanté, Rodri, Paul Pogba, and Yaya Touré, with calls for others to stand so Kanté can sit.

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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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Kylian Mbappé claimed that Benfica player Franco Mastantuono called Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior 'mono' (monkey) five times during the Champions League match. Vinícius Júnior addressed the alleged racist abuse on Instagram. Mastantuono covered his mouth and shirt amid the incident, sparking debates over the remarks.

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Ancelotti, who took over Brazil in 2025, has not called up the 34-year-old Neymar for any of his eight matches so far and privately questions his commitment and ability to meet modern football's high-intensity demands based on GPS and physiological data. Publicly, he insists players must be at top physical levels for the tournament. With March friendlies against France and Croatia as the last major test before May's squad announcement, Neymar has limited Paulista games to impress amid a stacked lineup featuring Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, and Raphinha—fans are divided on whether his history as Brazil's all-time top scorer earns him one last shot.

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Neymar dazzled with an assist in his first game back from knee surgery, a 6-0 rout for Santos. But Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti remains skeptical about his intensity for the World Cup grind.

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Snr (@vinicius_snrr), with 75,663 followers, posted on X claiming that at a certain age, football video games like FIFA become the only ones of interest, quoting a question about the first game to play on a new PS5. The post went viral and sparked debate, with users agreeing they primarily play football games or only with friends, while others defended preferences for adventure games, roguelites, or COD. Discussions noted FIFA's boredom when played solo against AI compared to single-player or multiplayer alternatives.

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Rosalía appears on the cover of Vogue US Spring 2026 issue, marking the first issue under head of editorial content Chloe Malle and style director Carlos Nazario, wearing Dior SS26 couture. The photoshoot was captured by Alasdair McLellan.

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AS Monaco stunned PSG by racing to a 2-0 lead through Folarin Balogun's brace in 18 minutes, but a red card to Wout Faes and Doué's introduction flipped the script. The young sub scored twice, including the winner at 67 minutes, as Achraf Hakimi equalized before halftime to secure a 3-2 victory in the first leg at Stade Louis II. Doué earned Man of the Match honors, giving PSG a vital away advantage despite Ousmane Dembélé's worrying injury exit.

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Down 2-0 early with a missed penalty and Dembélé injured, PSG looked doomed—until 19-year-old Désiré Doué stepped up and changed everything.

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At the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa on February 14, Meloni highlighted Italy's Mattei Plan as a path to equal partnerships in energy, agriculture, and infrastructure to foster Africa's self-reliance and boost intra-continental trade. She pledged debt relief for climate-affected nations and investments like the Lobito Corridor rail linking Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to global ports, stressing that Italy and Europe's future hinges on a prosperous Africa. While some critics questioned a European leader addressing the AU assembly, her focus on development over mass migration aligned with the summit's Agenda 2063 goals amid discussions on water security, peace in Sudan, and financial independence.

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Standing before African heads of state, Italy's Giorgia Meloni urged them to build a future where young people stay and thrive on their own continent, rather than risking deadly journeys across the Mediterranean.

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Barcelona fell 2-1 to Girona on Monday, letting Real Madrid take a two-point La Liga lead after 24 games. The 18-year-old Yamal grabbed the first-half penalty from Lewandowski, but it cannoned off the post—sparking talk of teammate Raphinha's perfect record of 15 from 15 since joining Rennes. Raphinha terrorized defenders all match and reportedly encouraged Yamal to build confidence, yet some fans questioned the choice amid Barcelona's loose penalty duties. Raphinha vented post-match about uneven rules in the tight title race.

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Lamine Yamal's penalty struck the post in stoppage time, costing Barcelona a key win at Girona. Fans pointed straight to Raphinha's flawless spot-kick streak since 2019.

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The post pits Barcelona's Yamal against 1993 teen Ronaldo, highlighting Ronaldo's explosive Cruzeiro run before his Ballon d'Or career and World Cup triumphs. Yamal shone with a Euro 2024 Young Player award, 40 Barca goals by 18, and Ballon d'Or runner-up in 2025, but fans note Ronaldo's pure striker role in Brazil leagues versus Yamal's winger duties in La Liga and Champions League. Debates weigh contexts like competition levels and positions, with Ronaldo backers praising his injury-defying legacy while Yamal supporters see a new prodigy rising.

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A graphic comparing Lamine Yamal's teen numbers to Ronaldo Nazário's sparked endless football arguments. Ronaldo's 44 goals in 47 games for Cruzeiro stand verified, but Yamal's claimed 31 goals and 43 assists in 27 games don't match records.

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Fans shared bold claims that Alaba will depart at the end of his contract on June 30, 2026, tagging transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, but he posted nothing on it. The Austrian defender, sidelined by injuries like a torn ACL and meniscus issues since 2023, has started just 10 matches this season after shining early with an El Clasico screamer and a Champions League win. While some fans cherish his highs and post grateful highlights, others gripe about his high salary amid limited play, as the club eyes younger center-backs.

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David Alaba's future at Real Madrid sparked intense buzz Monday night, with fans insisting his exit is locked in—though top sources stay silent.

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Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke out against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán days before Hungary's April 12 parliamentary elections, warning voters against backing a Trump ally. Orbán, who has led since 2010, recently hosted U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who praised strong bilateral ties and Trump's support. Critics dismissed Clinton's comment by noting Orbán's long career predates Trump, while polls show challenger Péter Magyar's Tisza party now leading in a tight race marked by debates over EU policies, migration, and national sovereignty.

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In a video clip shared online, Hillary Clinton urged Hungarians to pick leaders for their own country, not someone she labeled a 'puppet of Trump.' The remark lands as Orbán's party braces for its closest election fight yet.

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Kylian Mbappé claimed that Benfica player Franco Mastantuono called Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior 'mono' (monkey) five times during the Champions League match. Vinícius Júnior addressed the alleged racist abuse on Instagram. Mastantuono covered his mouth and shirt amid the incident, sparking debates over the remarks.

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