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February 24 marks the Grito de Baire, when José Martí and leaders like Máximo Gómez launched Cuba's war for independence from Spain, a struggle that ended colonial rule in 1898. Today, officials draw parallels to President Trump's January 2026 Executive Order 14380, which imposes tariffs on oil suppliers to Cuba, worsening power failures, rationed gas, and hospital strains as noted by Health Minister José Ángel Portal. Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla called it 'collective punishment' at the UN, while Canada and Mexico offer aid; critics like economist Daniel Lacalle blame internal issues like corruption for longstanding woes.

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On the 131st anniversary of its 1895 call to arms, Cuba rallies with images of 19th-century fighters, vowing to stand firm against blackouts and fuel shortages blamed on recent U.S. policy.

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Host Iain Dale role-played as Putin on LBC Thursday evening, prompting Polanski to stress negotiation amid nuclear risks. Commentators mocked the remarks harshly, with Alex Massie comparing Polanski unfavorably to Jeremy Corbyn and James Cleverly calling them less sophisticated than children's views. While the Green Party backs Ukraine and sanctions, internal motions push to quit NATO, and defenders like Owen Jones cite past Western interventions as reasons for caution. The controversy underscores divides in British politics over Russia, Ukraine, and NATO amid U.S. shifts.

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During a live radio interview, England's Green Party leader Zack Polanski urged diplomacy with Vladimir Putin, warning of mutual nuclear obliteration if talks fail.

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On the exact anniversary of 23-year-old Ilan Halimi's death from torture by the 'Gang of Barbarians' in 2006, Macron called the fight against antisemitism 'existential for France.' He condemned its forms across ideologies, from Islamist extremism to far-right stereotypes, amid a 300% surge in acts after October 7, 2023, in a nation with Europe's largest Jewish community of 450,000. Proposing tougher penalties, judge training, and tech fines, Macron stressed that free speech ends at hate, vowing the Republic's resilience.

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Twenty years after Ilan Halimi's brutal murder, President Macron planted an oak tree—'Ilan' means 'tree' in Hebrew—in the Élysée Palace gardens as a symbol of enduring memory.

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Barcelona held talks this week between sporting director Deco and Rashford's agent to turn the 28-year-old's loan from Manchester United into a permanent €30 million deal. Rashford, who leads Champions League scoring with five goals and three assists in eight games, impresses with his high pressing and work rate, earning full backing from coach Hansi Flick amid Raphinha's injury. Personal terms are agreed until 2030, but United insists on the full fee; Barcelona sees it as the smartest wing option, despite some election critics favoring youth.

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Marcus Rashford has found his spark in Barcelona, scoring 10 goals and adding 10 assists in 34 games. Now, after a key meeting, the club wants to lock him in for good.

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Nottingham Panthers defeated the Cardiff Devils 3-2 in a tense shootout at Motorpoint Arena, grabbing two key points in the EIHL playoff race. Matt Alfaro and Matt Marcinew scored in regulation for a 2-0 lead, but Cardiff rallied late with goals from Ryan Barrow and Cam Olischefski to force extras. In the shootout, Marcinew, Logan Fossier, and Brett Doherty scored, with Carr stopping all three Devils attempts. Coach Danny Stewart called it a character win, as Nottingham ties Sheffield and Cardiff at 56 points behind leaders Belfast.

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Kevin Carr stood tall in the shootout, slamming the door on Cardiff's shooters while Nottingham's snipers lit the lamp three times for the win.

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The 147-pound welterweight boxing division currently has four champions across major sanctioning bodies: Ryan Garcia holding the WBC title, Rolly Romero the WBA title, Devin Haney the WBO title, and Lewis Crocker the IBF title. Discussions on X focus on this fragmentation in the division.

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Atlético Mineiro demolished Itabirito 7-2 on February 14 in the Campeonato Mineiro, storming into the semifinals with a hat-trick from veteran striker Hulk—his first for the club. Hulk's highlights included a composed finish, a penalty, and that 35-yard free-kick golaço from the 31st minute, which Brazilian media hailed as Puskás-worthy. Teammates Victor Hugo, Gustavo Scarpa, Mateo Cañizares, and Renan Lodi added to the scoreline, while Itabirito's Romário and Apolinário scored consolations. With 140 goals since joining in 2021, Hulk continues rewriting Atlético records in his chase for an seventh straight title.

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From midfield, 39-year-old Hulk unleashed a left-footed rocket over the wall and into the top corner, leaving the keeper frozen as fans lost their minds.

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