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The program started in the 1970s as a deterrent against regional threats like Soviet-backed forces in Angola, using homegrown technology to produce highly enriched uranium and gun-type fission devices for aircraft delivery. President F.W. de Klerk ordered the full dismantlement on February 26, 1990, after geopolitical shifts made the weapons superfluous, paving the way for sanctions relief and global nuclear cooperation. South Africa joined the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 1991, with IAEA inspections confirming the rollback, a step endorsed by the incoming ANC government that later helped establish Africa as a nuclear-weapon-free zone.

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In the 1980s, South Africa secretly built six nuclear warheads amid apartheid isolation—then completely dismantled them just a year later, a move no other nation has matched.

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A parody account posted the quote—'I understand everything you’re saying, I just choose to ignore it in Spanish'—on March 9, paired with Bad Bunny's photo. Fans remixed it with K-pop idols and called it peak confidence, while skeptics questioned if it's real satire or noted double standards. The line echoes Bad Bunny's real push for Spanish in music, from his historic fully Spanish Super Bowl LX halftime show in February 2026 to topping global charts without English albums.

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Picture Bad Bunny grinning behind orange-tinted sunglasses, with a cheeky line about ignoring in Spanish. It hit over 260,000 likes fast, sparking memes and fan love across fandoms.

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Chelsea supporters are sharing memes of former manager Enzo Maresca, known for watching hundreds of clips to prep teams, as Liam Rosenior's side gears up for the Champions League last-16 against PSG. Maresca left in January 2026 after a poor league run, and Rosenior has steadied the ship with Chelsea fifth in the Premier League and unbeaten in his first 10 games, though recent draws and scares like the FA Cup win over Wrexham have reignited nostalgia. Fans debate Maresca's intensity versus Rosenior's experience—he faced PSG three times at Strasbourg—before Wednesday's first leg at Parc des Princes.

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A photo of Enzo Maresca deep in thought on a flight has fans reminiscing about his endless opponent breakdowns ahead of the big PSG matchup.

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After a quiet showing in Arsenal's Champions League draw at Bayer Leverkusen, Mikel Arteta defended Saka fiercely, praising his incredible impact at just 23 and noting injuries and heavy minutes as factors. Fans rallied hard, calling him Arsenal incarnate and resurfacing his old tweet on loyalty ahead of the Everton clash. Saka shone with shots and pressure before subbing off to cheers, paving the way for Viktor Gyökeres' 89th-minute tap-in and 16-year-old Max Dowman's historic stoppage-time goal—the youngest Premier League scorer ever—as Arsenal stretched their lead atop the table.

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Bukayo Saka stepped up as captain amid whispers of doubt, delivering tireless pressure that set the stage for a late Emirates triumph.

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Font's representatives Carles Planchart and Xavier Aguilar met Ferran Soriano and Hugo Viana at Madrid's Four Seasons hotel on Wednesday, seeking priority rights to sign Haaland if he ever leaves City. The 25-year-old striker is locked into a 10-year extension until 2034 after thriving under Pep Guardiola. This bold outreach comes four days before Font challenges incumbent Joan Laporta in the March 15 election, where fans mix hype over Haaland dreams with doubts about the club's finances and the move's timing.

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In a quiet hotel suite in Madrid, Barcelona presidential hopeful Víctor Font's team sat down with Man City execs to eye a future shot at Erling Haaland.

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Supporters of Ecuador's Revolución Ciudadana movement have launched a viral X campaign with #SeBuscaABallesteros to demand the recapture of Iván Ballesteros Chica, the main suspect in a July 2025 car bomb attack at La Bahía mall in Guayaquil that injured two guards. Authorities arrested Ballesteros shortly after the explosion but released him days later due to insufficient evidence, without examining his cellphone. A Porsche from President Daniel Noboa's family business arrived at his home post-arrest, sparking accusations of interference, which the company denies as coincidental. The case underscores Ecuador's ongoing security crisis amid gang violence and institutional distrust.

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In the shadow of a luxury Porsche tied to Ecuador's first family, a car bomb suspect slips free, igniting a nationwide online manhunt for justice amid surging gang terror.

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Atlético ground out a 1-0 win over 10-man Getafe at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, climbing to third in LaLiga with 57 points after Molina's early strike of the season. The game flipped at the 54th minute when Getafe's Abdel Abqar earned a straight red for swiping at Alexander Sørloth's groin off the ball, with Sørloth picking up a yellow in the scuffle. Rookie Obed Vargas shone in his LaLiga debut with near-perfect passing, helping extend Atlético's win streak to four as Getafe defended desperately despite late threats.

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Nahuel Molina unleashed a vicious 30-yard rocket just eight minutes in, sending Atlético Madrid fans into a frenzy as it dipped past the keeper for a stunning opener.

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Twitter user @barbarismcrit labeled an opinion on Puerto Rican artist Benito as 'too woke,' sparking discussions on whether criticism portraying Benito as a conquistador or privileged due to his whiteness is woke, ignorant, or xenophobic. Commenters debated power dynamics between Puerto Rico and the US, rejecting the notion that Benito's perceived whiteness grants privilege in that context. The conversation highlighted disagreements on applying US-centric worldviews to Latin America and accusations of hypocrisy among critics.

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The post drew over 21,000 likes and replies linking it to El Salvador's Bitcoin and gold reserves, built as hedges against crises—the country holds over 7,500 BTC from daily buys and added $50 million in gold in January. Some praised Bukele as '20 steps ahead,' citing Bitcoin's past gains in conflicts, while others shared old QAnon memes about strategic silence in 'information warfare.' No explanation came from Bukele, who has long used game theory to frame his Bitcoin-legal-tender strategy amid global tensions.

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At 1:34 a.m. UTC on March 2, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele posted two simple words: 'Game Theory.' Hours earlier, U.S. and Israeli airstrikes had hit Iran, setting off a chain of retaliation.

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The entirely Spanish track 'DtMF' marks Bad Bunny's first solo No. 1, surging from No. 10 after his Super Bowl LX performance, and becomes the first all-Spanish solo single to lead the chart since 2017. He dominates the top 10 with four songs, including the top two spots held by non-English tracks for the first time ever, while sweeping all 25 positions on the Hot Latin Songs chart. This momentum follows his recent Grammy for the first all-Spanish best album and his January 2025 release DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, with fans celebrating the historic run online.

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Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show sent 'DtMF' rocketing straight to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, a huge win for the Puerto Rican star.

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Lyon dominated possession and fired 14 shots but couldn't break through until referee awarded a controversial 96th-minute penalty, which Tolisso converted to earn a 1-1 draw after Marshall Munetsi's 63rd-minute opener for the visitors. Paulo Fonseca rotated his squad ahead of a European tie, leaving Lyon fourth on 46 points, level with Marseille but trailing on goal difference. Paris FC, 13th with 27 points, impressed on the road but couldn't hold the lead, as bettors rode the drama from heartbreak to big cashouts.

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With the clock ticking into stoppage time, Lyon's captain Corentin Tolisso stepped up to the spot and buried the penalty that saved a point against gritty Paris FC.

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During a match, Bayer Leverkusen player Piero Hincapie gestured to shush Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hürzeler after Hürzeler urged him to speed up a throw-in. The moment went viral on social media.

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The Ecuadorian defender joined Arsenal on a season-long loan in September 2025 to ease Financial Fair Play rules, mirroring David Raya's path from Brentford. He'll sign full-time in June for €52 million upfront plus a 10% sell-on clause, after shining in 20 Premier League games with a goal, assist, three clean sheets, and average ratings of 7.1. Versatile at center-back or left-back, he's filled gaps during injuries, beating Tottenham to the deal last August, while some fans worry about a quiet transfer window ahead.

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Piero Hincapié's warrior tackle and first Arsenal goal have fans dreaming of silverware, and now his loan from Bayer Leverkusen turns permanent this summer.

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The 24-year-old Ecuadorian joined Arsenal on loan from Bayer Leverkusen last September, starting 15 of the last 17 league games while leading in tackles and interceptions. A Telegraph article linked his composure to a 2023 crisis when kidnappers held his cousin Stefano Tello for six days, demanding $1 million from Hincapié, who helped pay a partial ransom and relocate his family. While Mikel Arteta praised his dominance and the near-certain permanent €52 million transfer, some fans called the piece insensitive and irrelevant to football.

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Piero Hincapié has become Arsenal's defensive anchor during their title push, but a story resurfacing his cousin's kidnapping has divided fans.

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