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Mélenchon, leader of La France Insoumise, joked that 'Epstine' sounded Russian and linked it to names like Einstein and Frankenstein, while criticizing media coverage of Epstein's scandal and calling for scrutiny of French ties. Critics from former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to Green leader Marine Tondelier labeled the remarks antisemitic, citing stereotypes about Jewish surnames ending in '-stein.' Mélenchon defended himself on X, insisting he was highlighting media efforts to 'russify' the story and pushing for a parliamentary inquiry into Epstein's French connections amid ongoing party tensions over antisemitism accusations.

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At a Lyon rally on February 26, Jean-Luc Mélenchon mocked media pronunciations of Jeffrey Epstein's name, drawing instant condemnation from across France's political spectrum.

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Influencer Brooke Biggs and friends mimic Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson's solo successes in a 33-second video, trailing off weakly for Niall and Louis with lines like 'maybe a line... a little.' Fans call it a dig at the non-Harry members' vocals, especially harsh now at 71 weeks since Payne's death on October 16, 2024, from a Buenos Aires hotel fall at age 31. Defenders say it's harmless fan banter adoring all five, but the clip resurfaced after Biggs interviewed Styles, highlighting OT5 loyalists versus solo stans in a fandom still healing from loss.

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A old TikTok clip of influencers laughing at One Direction members' solo voices has fans split—some see shade, others just jokes—right as grief over Liam Payne lingers.

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In his February 18, 2026 Players' Tribune essay 'A Prayer From the Gutter,' Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen recounts growing up in Lagos' Olusosun shantytown after his mother's early death, hustling to survive in a one-room home with his father and six siblings. At 15, he hitchhiked to Nigeria U-17 trials, impressed coaches despite brutal odds, and launched a career that led to the 2015 U-17 World Cup Golden Boot, Napoli's 2023 Scudetto, and now Galatasaray records with 13 European goals. Osimhen honors his late father and urges kids from tough starts: seize your moment, as his story proves you can rise from the gutter to global fame.

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A 15-year-old Victor Osimhen in his lucky green kit scored two goals in 15 minutes—then nearly walked away until a team doctor held up two fingers to save his dream.

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U.S. Representative Sarah McBride posted a Ramadan Mubarak message on X wishing peace, reflection, and blessings to Muslims observing the holy month. The post drew significant criticism from users mocking her transgender identity and highlighting perceived hypocrisy due to conservative Islamic views on gender. Other politicians shared similar neutral Ramadan greetings, which received less attention.

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A post highlighting Portugal's median monthly earnings of €950-€1,000 and average around €1,600 drew cheers from some comparing it to U.S. standards, but sparked anger from residents like Rita in southern Portugal. She pointed out how influxes of American retirees and remote workers have driven housing prices up 23.4% nationwide in 2025, with Lisbon seeing 35 people crammed into one apartment and regions turning English-speaking. While government plans tax cuts for landlords and more housing for 2026, the debate reveals Portugal's struggle to balance global appeal with protecting locals from being priced out.

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An American's quip about retiring cheaply in Portugal hit a nerve with locals facing soaring rents and fading affordability in their own hometowns.

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In the Kyiv metro in Kyiv, Ukraine, soldiers on leave assaulted a man with dyed hair and nails, punching and kicking him while telling him 'You can’t flaunt this while we are at war.' The incident was captured on video.

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Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre declared that Canada will bow before no nation and stay united and strong. The statement addresses foreign influence amid U.S. tariff threats. It prompted discussions on X about Canadian sovereignty and relations with the U.S., China, and India.

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The 28-year-old sales manager from Salt Lake City and 29-year-old London cabin crew member, dumped together just over a week earlier, brought old rivalries and fresh sparks back to the villa on Sunday's episode. Their touchy-feely moments and real connection—built through Secret Garden chats and game wins—had viewers hooked, even after beating the 'ick' phase. Though Samie Elishi and Ciaran Davies won £50,000 on Monday, Carrington and Helena remain strong post-villa, with him planning a UK trip soon and fans buzzing about their future.

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Carrington Rodriguez and Helena Ford turned heads with their cozy vibes during the dumped islanders' comeback, reminding everyone why fans fell for their chemistry.

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During a business trip to Kazakhstan, controversial influencer Andrew Tate shared videos highlighting the nation's high birthrate around 3 children per woman, clean streets with low homelessness at 0.03% of the population, and strong family focus amid conservative Muslim and post-Soviet values. He contrasted this with what he sees as Western distractions, noting recent laws banning LGBT propaganda and traditional gender roles where sons protect and daughters uphold the home. While sealing bank deals with his brother Tristan, who simply posted 'I like Kazakhstan,' Tate's clips drew millions of views, mixing praise with reminders of the country's own challenges like corruption and inequality.

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Walking snowy streets in Almaty, Andrew Tate felt like he'd landed on an alien planet—locals oblivious to Western debates on feminism, LGBT issues, and more.

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Welsh fans booed and chanted over the Liechtenstein national anthem before a World Cup qualifier match due to its shared melody with 'God Save the King.' The anthem, 'Oben am jungen Rhein,' uses the same tune as the British national anthem, prompting surprise and criticism among observers.

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Manchester United fans expressed frustration over goalkeeper Andre Onana's poor performances by sharing a viral video montage of conceded goals, including the Semenyo goal and the Gibbs-White goal against Nottingham Forest. Discussions highlighted Onana's mistakes as costing the team Champions League qualification and dropped points in matches.

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In a tense Premier League match Sunday, Trossard faced heavy fan backlash for his ineffective play, leading Arteta to sub him off at the 76th minute alongside the strong-performing Eberechi Eze for Martinelli and captain Martin Odegaard. Eze, Arsenal's £67.5 million signing from Palace last August, impressed before exiting, sparking debates over starting him ahead of Odegaard in midfield for the upcoming Chelsea clash at the Emirates on March 1. Sitting top with 58 points from 27 games, two ahead of Manchester City, Arsenal's rotation choices now loom large in the title race.

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With Arsenal trailing 1-3 against Crystal Palace, fans grew restless as Leandro Trossard struggled on the pitch, shouting 'How is he still playing?' before Mikel Arteta made the big switch.

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