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Abu Shabab commanded the Popular Forces, a small group armed by Israel to counter Hamas in an Israeli-held zone east of Rafah. His militia clashed with Hamas fighters and guarded aid operations, though critics accused them of looting convoys amid Gaza's shortages. Both his group and Israeli sources described the Thursday incident as an internal clash, not foul play, dealing a blow to Israel's efforts to back local clans against Hamas rule. His deputy pledged to carry on the fight.

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Yasser Abu Shabab, the 32-year-old Bedouin clan chief who led forces against Hamas, took a fatal gunshot wound while mediating a family dispute near Rafah. He was rushed to an Israeli hospital but did not survive.

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Manchester City supporters expressed frustration over Pep Guardiola's decisions to bench Rayan Cherki in key matches against Real Madrid's first leg, West Ham, and Nottingham Forest. They highlighted Cherki's strong performance and impact when he started and played 90 minutes in the second leg against Real Madrid. Fans demanded that Cherki become a guaranteed starter in upcoming fixtures.

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Borussia Dortmund beat FC Augsburg 2-0 at Signal Iduna Park, with Karim Adeyemi scoring first and Reggiani sealing it in the 59th minute from Julian Ryerson's corner in just his second Bundesliga start. The Italian academy product, who joined from Sassuolo last summer, earned man-of-the-match with 88% pass accuracy, perfect aerials, and became the youngest Italian goalscorer in Bundesliga history at 18 years and 64 days. Post-match, Reggiani called it 'crazy,' grateful for his rapid rise from debut to Champions League minutes and now this unforgettable moment with coach Nuri Sahin.

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Eighteen-year-old Luca Reggiani leaped high to thunder a header into the net, his first senior goal, then sprinted into the arms of his Italian 'brother' Samuele Inacio amid roaring fans.

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Real Madrid secured a 5-1 aggregate victory over Manchester City in the Champions League last-16, marking their ninth straight quarterfinal run with Vinicius starring on aggregate. They're lined up against the Bayern Munich-Atalanta winner, where Bayern holds a commanding 6-1 lead from the first leg thanks to Michael Olise's double. This matchup revives the 'real European Clasico' between two clubs with 12 titles combined, packed with dramatic history like Bayern's 2012 penalty win and Madrid's three straight semifinal triumphs after.

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Vinicius Junior's brace powered Real Madrid past Manchester City, blanking them 3-0 at home before a gritty 2-1 win away. Now, the stage is set for a blockbuster with Bayern Munich.

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A New York Times article spotlights La Lune, the December 2024 Little Italy opening by Frappier and his Mon Lapin team, featuring juicy Ferme Antoine chicken, crispy fries, housemade gravy, and creamy-vinaigrette coleslaw for about CAN$31 to $50 per person. It celebrates Montreal's rotisserie tradition from Portuguese immigrants, icons like historic Chalet Bar-B-Q since 1944, and chains such as St-Hubert, alongside poutine and bagels. Locals cheer the praise from Shopify's Harley Finkelstein and others, while debating favorites and poking fun at everyday pride in the affordable classic.

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Chef Marc-Olivier Frappier grew up savoring rotisserie chicken at St-Hubert, and now he's serving his elevated version at Rôtisserie La Lune, drawing crowds every night.

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Chelsea supporters celebrated their recent Club World Cup victory, referring to it as the 'world champions' title, while rivals mocked it as a minor preseason trophy. Discussions contrasted claims that Chelsea won when it mattered most with emphasis on the upcoming Manchester City match and Champions League prestige. Taunts referenced Chelsea losing 3-0 at home and questioned if the Club World Cup surpasses the Champions League.

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RTVE Chair José Pablo López responded sharply to reports of ORF Director General Roland Weißmann's meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, denying any contact from ORF and accusing it of politicizing the Vienna-hosted Eurovision 2026. Spain, along with Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia, has vowed to boycott if Israel participates, citing humanitarian concerns over the Gaza war. ORF is pushing for new participation rules ahead of an EBU vote in December to address these boycotts and ensure a full lineup for the May 2026 contest.

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Spain's RTVE Chair ignites a trans-European feud by slamming Austria's ORF for meeting Israel's president amid boycott threats.

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Amorim took charge on November 11, 2024, after Ten Hag's dismissal, but United finished 15th last season with just 42 points—their worst Premier League placing. This season, after 17 matches, they sit seventh, three or four points off fourth-placed Chelsea, with Amorim at 1.20 points per game amid injuries and squad issues. Fans debate fiercely if sacking Ten Hag was wrong, as some see attacking gains and green shoots, while others fixate on the 48-point swing and demand results ahead of Boxing Day at Newcastle.

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Manchester United supporters are poring over a tough stat: Rúben Amorim's 14 Premier League wins in his first 44 games fall far short of Erik ten Hag's 30 over the same span.

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In a tense 0-0 Premier League draw at Selhurst Park on March 15, Leeds missed an early penalty and Gudmundsson picked up a second yellow for fouling Ismaila Sarr deep into stoppage time, turning it into a red card. Canvot, the 6ft 2in French centre-back wearing No. 23, celebrated wildly, drawing baffled commentary from Sky Sports' Chris Sutton who said he'd never seen anything like it. Palace fans hailed the passion from the rising star who's bounced back from a prior VAR controversy, while rivals called it immature and unsportsmanlike; Leeds manager Daniel Farke shrugged it off as emotional instinct. Sky's Ref Watch later confirmed the sending-off was correct.

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With seconds left in the first half, Crystal Palace's 19-year-old Jaydee Canvot erupted—punching the air and sprinting to high-five teammates after Leeds' Gabriel Gudmundsson saw red.

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Michael Olise scored 2 goals, Harry Kane scored 3 goals, and Luis Díaz scored 1 goal with 2 assists in Bayern Munich's 6-0 victory. The trio combined for 8 goal involvements in the match and have reached 130 goal involvements for the season, with Olise at 42, Kane at 50, and Díaz at 38.

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Olympiacos BC won against Panionios Cosmorama Travel with a final score of 79-71 in a Greek basketball league game. Evan Fournier was ejected following a disqualifying foul due to tension and an altercation with a Panionios fan, triggered by a specific gesture from the fan.

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Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1 on Sunday, with Casemiro opening the scoring in the 53rd minute from Fernandes' assist, Matheus Cunha adding a second, and Benjamin Sesko sealing it late after Ross Barkley's equalizer. The 34-year-old Casemiro has now scored a personal-best seven Premier League goals this season, outpacing players like Bukayo Saka and Mohamed Salah. Fernandes joked about sharing goal bonuses with his midfield partner, whose chemistry has helped Bruno break United's single-season assist record at 16, while teammates and fans plead for him to stay beyond his expiring contract.

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Casemiro leaped high to head home Bruno Fernandes' perfect cross, then grabbed the United badge amid roaring chants of 'one more year' from the Old Trafford crowd.

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In a Sunday Times interview, Turning Point UK chief Jack Ross called Ireland's centre-right Fine Gael party the 'natural partner' for an all-island chapter, comparing it to Britain's Conservatives amid interest from locals. A Fine Gael spokesman denied any contact, while Irish right-wing figures like Declan Ganley mocked the idea—Ganley quipped Charlie Kirk would be 'spinning in his grave'—and urged ties with nationalist groups instead. The backlash underscores divides between mainstream centre-right parties and rising populists in Irish politics.

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Jack Ross pictured Fine Gael as the perfect launchpad for Turning Point in Ireland. Irish conservatives quickly shot it down with sharp online rebukes.

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