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Videos showed tense confrontations in Bahrain following the U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, with protesters blocking roads and clashing after a rally condemning his death. Iran confirmed the killing, declared a 40-day mourning period, and launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. assets in the Gulf, including Bahrain where defenses intercepted dozens of projectiles. In the Sunni-ruled kingdom with a Shia majority, the unrest echoed past protests against discrimination, though major outlets have not verified the clashes and Bahrain's Interior Ministry has stayed silent.

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Flames lit up Bahrain's residential streets as crowds hurled Molotov cocktails at security forces, captured in raw nighttime videos from late Sunday.

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Isabel Oakeshott posted about the teacher's commitment on March 1, calling it the 'spirit of Dubai,' even as the UK urged sheltering and airport evacuations disrupted the city. Critics accused her of entitlement for expecting the vulnerable teacher to risk danger, with replies questioning why she didn't cancel or provide safer transport. She edited the post from 'public transport' to 'special vehicle,' drawing claims of backpedaling, while some admired the resilience amid UAE calls for continuity.

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Amid explosions from Iranian missile strikes on Dubai, a British journalist shared a story of her daughter's wheelchair-bound teacher braving the city for weekend lessons.

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Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died on February 28, 2026, during U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran targets, prompting posts about a horrific practice: virgin female prisoners coerced into 'temporary marriages' with guards before execution to bar them from paradise. Survivor accounts and admissions, like warden Hossein Mortazavi Zanjani's 2023 confession from Gohar Dasht prison, describe this during the 1988 mass executions, with Grand Ayatollah Montazeri referencing orders in his memoirs. While no exact quote matches the circulating graphic attributed to Khomeini or Khamenei, the claims highlight regime brutality amid celebrations by dissidents and mourning by supporters, as Iran faces a leadership vacuum.

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As videos capture Iranian women dancing in the streets to celebrate, grim survivor stories from the 1980s flood back into view.

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On November 18, X user Vivid Prowess posted a query to non-Israeli, non-Jewish followers asking their personal reasons for supporting Israel, paired with an Israeli flag image. The post garnered over 300,000 views, nearly 7,000 likes, and 3,600 replies by Thursday, featuring endorsements from figures like Brianna Wu citing strategic defense against radical ideologies and emotional ties to Jewish humanity. Responses highlighted shared values, democracy, biblical faith, historical duty, and personal stories, alongside sharp critiques amid polarized views on ongoing conflicts.

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What drives non-Israelis and non-Jews to back Israel? Vivid Prowess's viral X question exploded with 300,000 views and thousands of raw replies.

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Kalshi ran contracts on whether Khamenei would be out as Iran's Supreme Leader before dates in 2026, drawing over $20 million in bets. When he died on February 28 from U.S.-Israeli strikes, confirmed by Iranian media and President Trump, Kalshi settled using last traded prices per its CFTC-filed rules, avoiding full payouts to 'Yes' holders. CEO Tarek Mansour stepped in with full reimbursements for fees and losses, ensuring no trader lost money, while Polymarket paid out big on similar bets.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in airstrikes caught traders off guard, especially those betting on Kalshi's prediction market about him leaving office.

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Lamine Yamal, aged 18, scored his first career hat-trick, including two long-range goals, during FC Barcelona's Copa del Rey semifinal second leg against Atlético Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou. The performance contributed to Barcelona's effort to overcome a 4-0 first-leg deficit. Yamal became the first player to reach 25 La Liga goals before turning 19.

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Von der Leyen condemned Iran's missile retaliation on Israel and Gulf states, which killed three in the UAE and injured dozens, while scheduling the EU commissioners' gathering for Monday. Critics mocked the timing with quips like demanding 'emergency WW3 meetings' stick to office hours, sharing memes of lounging SpongeBob. In truth, EU leaders issued swift statements Saturday, held a Sunday video council focused on evacuations and diplomacy, and stressed de-escalation amid rising tensions.

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Hours after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Ursula von der Leyen announced a Monday EU security meeting—prompting jokes about Europe's weekend work habits.

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The film dominated with Outstanding Directing and Writing for Ryan Coogler, Supporting Actor for Delroy Lindo as harmonica player Delta Slim, and Supporting Actress for Wunmi Mosaku as Annie. Michael B. Jordan's dual roles as twins Elijah 'Smoke' and Elias 'Stack' Moore helped secure Outstanding Ensemble Cast, plus wins for cinematography by Autumn Durald Arkapaw and stunts by Andy Gill. Set in 1930s Mississippi Delta, the $90-100 million Warner Bros. release grossed $369 million worldwide after its April 18, 2025 debut, blending Jim Crow-era horrors, Hoodoo rituals, blues music, and vampires into a critical hit with 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. The NAACP sweep builds on earlier honors like BAFTA and Golden Globes, fueling its record 16 Oscar nominations as a Best Picture frontrunner.

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Ryan Coogler's vampire thriller Sinners turned the virtual NAACP Creative Honors into its own victory lap, grabbing six major wins from 18 nominations.

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On February 28, President Trump ordered strikes on over 500 Iranian targets, including nuclear sites and leadership bunkers, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and top officials amid an internet blackout. Commentators like Ian Bremmer, Hasan Piker, and Kyle Kulinski highlighted how nations without nukes—like Iraq and Libya—faced invasions, while nuclear-armed North Korea remains untouched with 50 warheads. Memes contrasted crossed-out leaders with survivors like Kim Jong Un, though critics noted North Korea's economic woes and reliance on China.

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As U.S. and Israeli airstrikes pounded Iran, one post cut through the noise: North Korea looks smarter for building nukes despite global backlash.

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Iran conducted widespread missile and drone strikes on military bases, ports, airports, and civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai's Jebel Ali Port, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait's Ali Al-Salem Air Base and Camp Buehring, Bahrain, Qatar, Cyprus' UK bases, and other locations in response to US and Israeli strikes on Iran. UAE air defenses intercepted most threats but reported three fatalities and 58 injuries, alongside fires, damage, airspace closures, embassy closure in Tehran, stock market suspensions, and aid for 20,000 stranded travelers. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman authorized retaliatory strikes, UK RAF downed Iranian drones over Qatar, and UK, France, Germany prepared defensive actions.

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The strikes targeted military sites and air defenses amid failed nuclear talks and anti-government protests, also killing Khamenei's family members. Iran retaliated with ballistic missiles on the USS Abraham Lincoln and Gulf targets, causing deaths in Israel, UAE, and Kuwait, while ongoing clashes disrupt oil flows and shipping. Russia and China condemned the attacks as murders and violations but provided no military support, citing no defense pacts and their own constraints like Russia's Ukraine war and China's economic priorities—prompting widespread online doubt about their alliances.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, died in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Tehran on February 28, leaving his nation reeling from the shock.

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Manchester City beat Leeds United 1-0 on Saturday without injured Erling Haaland, thanks to Semenyo's first-half goal from a low cross by Rayan Aït-Nouri after a pass from Rayan Cherki. The match turned tense with referees missing a kick on Silva early on, a late wrestle by Leeds' Ethan Ampadu, and post-whistle drama including Leeds boss Daniel Farke's red card. Rival fans criticized Silva as a diver and dirty player, though some praised his combative, world-class display that helped City stay two points behind leaders Arsenal.

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Antoine Semenyo's stoppage-time strike silenced a roaring Elland Road, but Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva stole the post-match spotlight with rival fans calling him out.

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In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi dated Tuesday, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed requested an investigation by December 1 into World Liberty Financial's compliance with anti-money laundering rules, sanctions, and governance. The demand stems from a September report by Accountable.US alleging the project sold $WLFI governance tokens to wallets linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, a Russian sanctions-evasion stablecoin, Iran's NoBitex exchange, and the sanctioned mixer Tornado Cash. DT Marks DEFI LLC, controlled by Donald Trump and his family, holds 22.5 billion tokens and receives 75% of sales revenue, while the project lists Trump family members in prominent roles; World Liberty Financial maintains it has robust compliance measures with no evidence of wrongdoing.

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Yamal netted in the 28th, 37th, and 69th minutes at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, becoming Barcelona's youngest La Liga hat-trick scorer at 18 years and 230 days—while fasting for Ramadan. Robert Lewandowski added a late goal, but suffered a fractured eye socket and will miss Tuesday's Copa del Rey semifinal against Atletico Madrid, where Barca trail 0-4. Humble Yamal praised Pedri's assists and rallied fans for a comeback, now boasting 100 combined goals and assists for club and country.

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At just 18, Lamine Yamal lit up the pitch with three goals, hugging his mom pitchside and promising her the match ball in a sweet family moment.

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