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Pakistan cricketer Shadab Khan stated during a press conference in the Super 8 stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup that Ramadan has arrived, providing the team with their 12th man.

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In a Church Times interview following his recent West Bank visit, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell described Israeli military actions in Gaza as deliberately indiscriminate and genocidal acts, while labeling the West Bank a regime of apartheid and ethnic cleansing through settler expansion. He emphasized that his criticism targets state policies, not Judaism or Jewish people, and supports Church divestment from occupation-enabling companies. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis rebuked the remarks as irresponsible and morally inverted, planning a personal letter to Cottrell amid growing divides among UK faith leaders over the Gaza conflict now in its second year.

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After witnessing settler violence in the West Bank, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell has accused Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza and apartheid in the occupied territories.

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Bukayo Saka scored after four minutes and Piero Hincapie doubled the lead on 55, but Hugo Bueno pulled one back on 60 before Riccardo Calafiori's 90+3 own goal off a Tom Edozie shot salvaged a point for Wolves. The draw keeps Arsenal top with 58 points from 27 games, five ahead of Manchester City who have a game in hand, but revives Patrice Evra's 2024 quip comparing watching Arsenal to Netflix—always waiting for the next season. Rivals piled on with memes mocking the collapse against the winless bottom club, echoing Arsenal's past title fades under Mikel Arteta.

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Arsenal raced to a 2-0 lead at struggling Wolves, only to watch it slip away in stoppage time with an own goal that left fans stunned.

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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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Real Madrid fans racially abused Barcelona players Lamine Yamal and Raphinha during a match. Vinícius Júnior publicly condemned the racial abuse. Real Madrid identified and arrested the perpetrators.

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Celtic FC came from 2-0 down at halftime to win 3-2 against Rangers at Ibrox. Julian Araujo scored the decisive goal in the 97th minute.

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On February 18 and 19, Wizkid shared moody Instagram stories from Paris rooftops in sleek black outfits, dominating fans' feeds. Black-and-white photos surfaced of him linking up with Pharrell Williams, both in stylish gear, prompting speculation about a potential collaboration or studio session. Fans praised his superstar aura, tying it to recent releases like the acclaimed 2024 album Morayo and January 2026 EP REAL Vol. 1 with Mr Eazi, while style fans hailed his fashion game. Sightings continued with producer Lionel Talon, keeping the excitement alive without official word on new music.

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Wizkid leaned against a Paris rooftop, shades on, cigarette in hand, exuding that effortless cool fans love. Then came the shots with Pharrell Williams, sparking whispers of studio magic.

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Kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, Gilboa-Dalal described in a Channel 12 News interview how a captor dragged him from a shower, assaulted him despite protests invoking Islamic prohibitions, and silenced him with weapons. He emerged emaciated with potential permanent hearing loss from tunnels and homes, as one of the last living hostages freed in an October 13 exchange. His account is the second public testimony from a male survivor of sexual abuse, amid prior reports of systematic violence against hostages.

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Guy Gilboa-Dalal froze as his naked body was groped by a Hamas guard, who then pressed a knife to his neck and rifle to his head, threatening death if he spoke. The 25-year-old endured this assault after 738 days in Gaza captivity.

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Teachers and activists in Iran started a social media campaign with hashtags #EmptyDesks and #ClassesWithoutTeachers, mourning over 230 schoolchildren allegedly killed by security forces during nationwide protests that escalated on January 8-9 over economic and political issues. Groups like the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers' Trade Associations released lists of nearly 200 verified young victims, while UNICEF urged the immediate release of hundreds of detained children, warning of lifelong harm from their imprisonment. Iran's government denies the high death tolls and child targeting, as families grieve without public funerals and teachers demand UN investigations into school raids, torture, and secret burials.

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Empty desks in classrooms, splashed with red to symbolize blood, honor teens like 16-year-old Melika Shahmoradi and Amirhossein Ghardashi amid grief over January's deadly clashes.

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This decision follows a January 29 political agreement by EU foreign ministers and adds the IRGC to the bloc's terrorist list, now including 13 individuals and 23 groups. The powerful Iranian military branch, accused of backing militias like Hezbollah and the Houthis while suppressing protests at home, now faces asset freezes and economic bans in Europe. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola called it the right signal with no safe haven for crimes against protesters, aligning the EU with the US, Israel, and others amid rising tensions over Iran's actions.

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The EU Council made a firm move Thursday, freezing IRGC funds across member states and cutting off any financial support to the group.

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Philosopher Manon Garcia, who attended every day of Dominique Pelicot’s trial, published the book 'Living With Men: Reflections on the Pelicot trial' drawing from her observations of the case in which men were found guilty of raping Gisèle Pelicot. The book argues that seemingly good men can commit sexual violence and that the perpetrators treated Gisèle Pelicot like a rag doll devoid of humanity.

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Protests swept major Iranian cities like Tehran, Isfahan, and Mashhad after the currency plunged to 1.42 million rials per dollar, with inflation over 42% and food prices up 70%. Bazaars shut down, crowds chanted against the dictator and for the exiled Reza Pahlavi, facing tear gas and gunfire in places like Hamadan. Israel's Mossad posted support from its Farsi X account, sparking talk of agents on the ground, while critics worry it might undermine the movement; the unrest is Iran's largest in three years amid sanctions and mismanagement.

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As the Iranian rial hit a record low, Mossad made a rare public plea in Farsi: 'Let's come out to the streets together. We are with you in the field.'

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Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie put Arsenal ahead early against bottom-of-the-table Wolves, but Hugo Bueno and Tom Edozie's 94th-minute strike forced a 2-2 draw. The slip keeps Arsenal top with 58 points from 27 games, but Manchester City trail by five points from 26 matches with a game in hand. Fans resurfaced Rodri's May 2024 pitchside comment after City's title win, where he tapped his temple and said Arsenal 'don't want to beat us' and settle for draws—prompting rival cheers of 'Bottlers FC' while some Gunners supporters pushed back.

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Arsenal cruised to a 2-0 lead at Molineux, only for Wolves to claw back with a debut stunner in stoppage time. Rivals quickly revived Rodri's sharp words on the Gunners' mentality.

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Flight LS896 from Antalya to Manchester diverted on February 12 after two disruptive men fought in the aisle, with videos showing punches, blood, and someone yelling to open the door. Belgian police removed the pair, who appeared British, and Jet2 issued lifetime bans while vowing to recover diversion costs through courts. Witnesses described families shielding children in the frightening scene, and while some speculated about racist remarks or alcohol over cigarettes, the airline focused on its zero-tolerance stance amid rising air rage concerns.

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Chaos erupted on a packed Jet2 flight home from Turkey when two passengers started throwing punches, forcing the plane to land in Brussels amid screams and shouts.

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