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The UN General Assembly adopted a non-binding resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire, release of prisoners, and return of deported civilians and children, while reaffirming Ukraine's sovereignty within its recognized borders. It passed 107-12 with 51 abstentions, including the United States, which cited concerns over clauses distracting from negotiations. Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the vote as proof Ukraine stands with the UN Charter, even as U.S. critics like retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg questioned the abstention after four years of war.

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On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked 107 nations for backing a call to end the fighting and bring his people home.

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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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Russia, Iran, and China began the 'Maritime Security Belt 2026' exercises on Thursday, focusing on countering maritime threats like piracy through coordinated special forces operations near the Strait of Hormuz. The drills come amid rising U.S.-Iran friction over Tehran's nuclear program, with President Trump issuing a short deadline for a deal and deploying carriers, drones, and bombers to the region. A Russian command plane's arrival in Tehran fueled online worries of escalation, though experts call it posturing tied to deepening Moscow-Tehran ties rather than war preparations.

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Helicopters hovered as Iranian and Russian special forces rappelled onto a mock hijacked ship, practicing rescues in the Gulf of Oman just as U.S. forces build up nearby.

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Speaking to the AIPAC Policy Conference on Tuesday, Netanyahu criticized left-wing accusations of genocide in Gaza and right-wing calls for Jews to take DNA tests to prove their identity. He referenced a recent Tucker Carlson interview with U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, where Carlson questioned Jewish land claims and alleged Netanyahu invoked biblical references to target Palestinians—a charge Israeli officials deny. Netanyahu defended Israel's military operations as minimizing civilian harm while fighting Hamas, amid ongoing debates over U.S. aid and Zionism as Jewish self-determination in their ancestral homeland.

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In a direct video address, Benjamin Netanyahu called out extremists on both sides for dangerous rhetoric against Israel and Jews.

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The Philippine Senate started debating Senate Resolution 307, which calls for any ICC or foreign tribunal arrest warrants against Filipinos to first go through local courts for due process. Sponsored by senators including Bong Go and Rodante Marcoleta, the measure invokes the constitution and national laws, amid ICC hearings on alleged crimes from Duterte's anti-drug campaign that name Go and others as co-perpetrators. Though non-binding, it highlights tensions over sovereignty after the Philippines' 2019 ICC withdrawal, with public views divided between sovereignty defenders and critics calling it self-serving.

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Senator Bong Go made an emotional plea in the Senate, urging protection for Filipinos facing foreign arrest warrants and stressing due process through local courts.

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Kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, Gilboa-Dalal described in a Channel 12 News interview how a captor dragged him from a shower, assaulted him despite protests invoking Islamic prohibitions, and silenced him with weapons. He emerged emaciated with potential permanent hearing loss from tunnels and homes, as one of the last living hostages freed in an October 13 exchange. His account is the second public testimony from a male survivor of sexual abuse, amid prior reports of systematic violence against hostages.

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Guy Gilboa-Dalal froze as his naked body was groped by a Hamas guard, who then pressed a knife to his neck and rifle to his head, threatening death if he spoke. The 25-year-old endured this assault after 738 days in Gaza captivity.

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Rexha released the unretouched visual for her single 'I Like You Better Than Me' on February 13, the lead track from her upcoming visual album Dirty Blonde, due June 12 via Empire. The song hit over 117,000 Spotify streams on its first full day and explores self-doubt and acceptance. On The Jennifer Hudson Show, she danced in, shared her classical training and indie journey, then delivered a flawless opera performance that wowed host Jennifer Hudson and the crowd. Fans praised her versatility across pop, EDM, rock, hyperpop, and now opera roots.

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Bebe Rexha stood raw in front of a bathroom mirror, no filters, no edits—just her real self grappling with insecurities. Then she belted opera on national TV, leaving everyone stunned.

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The 20-year-old player shared a now-deleted reel with comments like 'You could blindfold him with dental floss,' which many saw as racist toward Asian eyes. Huijsen quickly apologized via Real Madrid's Weibo post, calling it an unintentional mistake that caused discomfort, and later echoed that in a personal statement to Diario AS. While supporters blame Instagram's tricky repost button and note he's never done this before, critics demand a broader apology and point to the club's past anti-racism stances. No action from La Liga or UEFA so far, as Huijsen keeps training.

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A single repost on Instagram turned into a wave of backlash for Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen, as Chinese fans called out content mocking Asian features.

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Released February 13 on the 12-track album Wuthering Heights—for Emerald Fennell's Emily Brontë adaptation—the song leads the chart for tracks 101-125, powered by strong streaming and sales. The album debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 with 51,000 units, marking Charli's third Top 10 after Crash and Brat. Fans share moody music video clips of Charli in misty fields and black dresses, while playful banter with Taylor Swift supporters highlights the buzz amid Swift's Hot 100 dominance.

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Charli XCX's haunting 'Always Everywhere' just hit No. 1 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100, straight from her gothic soundtrack for the new Wuthering Heights film.

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In his State of the Union address, President Trump promoted the SAVE America Act, which requires proof of U.S. citizenship like passports or birth certificates to register for federal elections. He pointed to New York City's blizzard response program, where applicants needed two forms of ID, a Social Security card, photos, and work authorization to earn $19 to $30 an hour shoveling snow. Trump called out Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the 'new communist mayor' for enforcing these rules yet opposing voter checks, a claim fueling Republican calls for Senate action while Democrats label it fearmongering that could disenfranchise eligible voters.

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Staring across the House chamber at Democrats, Trump asked why anyone would oppose voter ID—except to cheat—while spotlighting New York City's strict checks for paid snow shovelers.

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On February 21, 2026, Sinn Féin leader McDonald marked the first anniversary of McFarlane's death at age 73 with warm words about his legacy. McFarlane, a former IRA commander, had led the 1975 Bayardo Bar attack that killed five and injured over 50, later commanded the Maze Prison during the 1981 hunger strikes, escaped in 1983, and was tied to a kidnapping where two security forces members died. Critics like Leo Varadkar called it glorification of a war crime, while supporters hailed him as a hero; the clash highlights ongoing divisions from the Troubles.

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Mary Lou McDonald remembered Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane as a comrade devoted to freedom and peace, one year after his death. Her post, featuring him with a guitar amid a Bobby Sands mural, drew swift condemnation for honoring a man linked to deadly attacks.

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The inaugural Nations Championship features Fiji playing all three 'home' games in the UK: against Wales in Cardiff on July 4, England at Everton's 52,000-capacity venue a week later, and Scotland at Murrayfield on July 18. Fiji chose major UK stadiums over their islands or South Africa to boost ticket sales and revenue, with World Rugby praising the festival atmosphere complete with Fijian fan zones, music, and cuisine. While Everton fans celebrate the high-profile event at their dockside stadium opened last year, others criticize it as unfair to the Pacific islanders, noting the lack of true home soil support.

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Fiji's Flying Fijians bring their flair to Liverpool's shiny Hill Dickinson Stadium, turning a Premier League home into a rugby festival on July 11.

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In a detailed statement, Considine accused the party of centralizing power in a small left-leaning group, sidelining internal democracy despite its grassroots image. Her exit follows an 18-month dispute sparked by complaints over her social media posts on gender issues, Israel, and Sharia law, which led to her January suspension. Aontú defends its democratic process, noting repeated warnings and a transparent disciplinary review, while supporters highlight a wave of recent executive resignations amid policy tensions ahead of the party's next conference.

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Aisling Considine, a teacher and mother who drew over 10,000 votes in Dublin's 2024 EU race, stepped away from Aontú feeling its leadership favored loyalty over open debate.

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