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On Thursday, Jackson Hinkle's X post labeling Taiwan a 'fake country' under China drew sharp rebuttals and support, spotlighting Taiwan's limited diplomatic recognition by only 12 UN members and the Holy See amid the unresolved Chinese Civil War. Taiwan governs 23 million people democratically, holds multiparty elections, maintains a 215,000-strong military, and receives U.S. arms support, including a recent $330 million package. Public opinion strongly favors the status quo or independence, with over 80% rejecting China's 'one country, two systems' model, reflecting broader geopolitical divides.

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Influencer Jackson Hinkle declared Taiwan a 'fake country' that belongs to China, igniting a heated online clash viewed over 65,000 times. The post amplified longstanding tensions between China's unification claims and Taiwan's 76 years of independent self-governance.

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The parade returned after three years, featuring air shows and cultural performances to commemorate the 1878 unification of Qatar's tribes under Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani. Sheikh Tamim extended warm greetings for security and prosperity, while world leaders like UAE's Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif sent messages praising strong ties and shared progress. The holiday, official since 2007, highlights Qatar National Vision 2030 amid fireworks and festivities across Doha.

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Crowds lined the Doha Corniche, waving maroon and white flags as military formations marched and aircraft soared overhead. His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani joined the celebration, honoring a legacy of unity and progress.

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Representatives of 23-year-old Nottingham Forest center-back Murillo are evaluating potential transfers to Chelsea and Liverpool. Chelsea and Liverpool have conducted significant groundwork and considered bids last summer. Multiple reports confirm strong interest from these Premier League clubs, valuing Murillo at around €57.5 million.

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The reforms allow companies to extend shifts to 12 hours using 'hour banks' for time off instead of overtime pay, cut severance payouts, limit strikes in key sectors, and permit partial wages in goods or foreign currency. Clashes erupted in Buenos Aires with tear gas and rubber bullets, as unions like the CGT decried the moves and called a general strike. A false claim about 12-year jail terms for 'anti-Semitism' spread online but stems from unpassed proposals, while Milei argues the changes will attract investment to an inflation-hit economy. The bill now goes to the Chamber of Deputies, where his allies hold a narrow majority.

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Protesters hurled stones and furniture at police outside Congress as senators voted 42-30 to approve President Javier Milei's labor changes on February 12.

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During a Serie A match between Cremonese and Genoa, the TV substitution graphic and stadium screen mistakenly showed a photo of former Manchester United coach Rúben Amorim when Genoa's new signing Alex Amorim entered the pitch. The error was attributed to a technical glitch.

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In Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League play-off at Estádio da Luz on Tuesday, the Englishman assisted one goal and set up another chance for Vinícius Júnior with his curling deliveries. At halftime, he led Madrid's passing charts at 87% accuracy while contributing defensively alongside Dean Huijsen and Thibaut Courtois. Fresh from a strong La Liga start against Real Sociedad, Trent's vision is transforming Madrid's attack after a tough injury-hit start following his summer move from Liverpool.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold shook off his injury at right-back and started firing pinpoint long passes that sliced through Benfica's defense like a hot knife.

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Nigerian striker Gift Orban, on loan at Hellas Verona from Hoffenheim, received a straight red card from referee Luca Pairetto for protesting a non-call during their 2-1 loss to Parma. Orban later posted on X that as a Black player in Italy, he feels treated differently and called for fairness on the pitch; Verona protested by skipping media duties. The incident followed Juventus' Pierre Kalulu's controversial second yellow for a dive the day before, with Serie A referee chief Gianluca Rocchi apologizing for that error but silent so far on Orban's case amid fan debates over inconsistency.

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Just 11 minutes into the match, Gift Orban raised his arms in frustration toward the referee—and suddenly Verona were down to 10 men for nearly 80 grueling minutes.

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Nestled on the River Wye, Hay-on-Wye transformed in 1961 when bookseller Richard Booth stocked empty shops to boost the economy, even declaring himself 'King of Hay' in 1977. Today, its independent bookstores—from sprawling emporiums to sci-fi specialists—draw 500,000 tourists yearly, with the Hay Festival from May 21-31, 2026, featuring stars like Bill Clinton and Billie Eilish. Visitors share joyful memories, like one filmmaker's 'absolute heaven' and a writer's treasured trip with her mom, though some note the shops rely heavily on seasonal crowds.

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Picture wandering sunlit shelves in a quiet Welsh town where books outnumber people 27 to 2,000. A recent video tour has readers dreaming of endless secondhand treasures.

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MP Rachael Thomas questioned leaders of the Canadian Media Producers Association in a parliamentary committee for telling Prime Minister Mark Carney 'we have your back.' She argued that this compromises media independence. Minister Marc Miller dismissed the concerns, accusing Thomas of making it up and defending CBC as ferociously independent while noting the association seeks financial support.

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