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In the Champions League round-of-16 first leg, Chelsea suffered a 5-2 loss to PSG after Filip Jørgensen's error let in three late goals, putting them on the brink of elimination. Fans blasted James for lacking on-pitch command while playing midfield, calling for Enzo Fernández—who scored to level the game and showed fiery leadership—to take the armband. While some praise James' support for teammates and past trophies like the 2025 Conference League, others question his consistency amid injuries, with the second leg at Stamford Bridge now a must-win.

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Chelsea twice fought back to tie PSG at 2-2, only for a goalkeeper blunder to unleash a 5-2 collapse that left fans turning on captain Reece James.

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Imisioluwa Eniola Ayanwale, the 24-year-old BBNaija Season 10 winner from Oyo State, joined Soft Canada as brand ambassador. The platform provides immigration tips like Express Entry, study permits, and job advice for newcomers, especially Africans. After taking home N150 million in October 2025, Imisi—who designs fashion and acts—teased easier paths to Canada, turning past troll jokes about visa hunts into triumphant reality as supporters cheer her international rise.

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Imisi stood out in a crisp white outfit next to Canada's maple leaf, announcing her new role with pure excitement. Fans poured in with 🇨🇦 emojis, celebrating her big step forward.

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The 20-second montage from Majid Majidi's *Children of Heaven* shows siblings navigating daily life by trading shoes, a story of resilience that earned Iran its first Oscar nomination in 1999. Posted on March 4, it drew over 12,000 likes as viewers shared childhood tears and memories of the film's universal appeal, even without subtitles. With real-world conflict escalating between Iran, the US, and Israel, the clip highlights quiet humanity and family ties, while buzz builds for an Indonesian remake in May 2026.

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Young Ali and Zahra share one pair of worn sneakers to get to school, their simple bond shining through poverty in a 1997 Iranian film clip.

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Mary Shelley, Percy Shelley, Lord Byron, and John Polidori participated in a ghost story writing contest at Villa Diodati in 1816. Mary Shelley conceived Frankenstein, Percy Shelley wrote poems including Ozymandias, and John Polidori created the first vampire story The Vampyre. The event led to key works in horror and Romantic poetry genres.

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The Royal Moroccan Football Federation parted ways with Regragui, who posted a 36-8-5 record over 49 matches, including historic wins over Belgium, Spain, and Portugal in 2022. Ouahbi, 49, steps up after guiding the U-20s to the 2025 Youth World Cup title against Argentina, mirroring Regragui's own quick rise four years ago. The federation eyes Andrés Iniesta as sporting director in advanced but unsigned talks, amid hopes of another deep World Cup run and prep for the 2030 tournament Morocco will co-host.

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Walid Regragui departs after leading Morocco to the 2022 World Cup semifinals, handing the reins to Mohamed Ouahbi, fresh off a U-20 Youth World Cup triumph.

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Kenyan protesters face tear gas and fatalities while demonstrating against poor infrastructure, power outages, and governance under President William Ruto, as indicated by the #RutoMustGo hashtag. Discussions also express opposition to Nigerian immigration with calls like #nomorengubus, highlighting local challenges such as Nairobi's traffic, street light failures, and unemployment.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader for over three decades, died on March 1, 2026, at age 86 in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike on his Tehran office, as confirmed by Iranian state media and announced by President Trump. On March 5, Tanzania's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo visited Iran's embassy in Dar es Salaam for a routine diplomatic condolence, while South African President Cyril Ramaphosa wrote a letter of sympathy, posted by the Iranian embassy in Pretoria. U.S. Republicans, including the House Foreign Affairs Committee, condemned the actions amid Iran's ties to groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, though defenders framed them as standard diplomacy reflecting longstanding relations and non-aligned policies.

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Tanzania's foreign minister stood quietly beside a portrait of Iran's late leader, signing a condolence book in Dar es Salaam. Days later, South Africa's president sent a similar message from Chicago—gestures that ignited sharp criticism from U.S. conservatives.

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Nigerian commentator Abdool Moh. shared the message late on March 10, highlighting how some lived just 25 years on earth but endure over 800 years in the grave based on their deeds. It resonated deeply in Muslim communities, sparking prayers, Quran quotes on life's delusions, and reflections on barzakh—the intermediate state awaiting Judgment Day. Skeptics pushed back, calling it delusional or a tool for control, while Abdool Moh. replied calmly, hoping all might be among the lucky ones.

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A simple post about lives cut short at 25 years, yet facing 800 years of grave consequences, struck a chord with believers and skeptics alike.

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Posted Tuesday by Dennis Mungai, the video shows cyclists in yellow gear riding tightly packed when a Risen Sacco matatu (KDW 885B) veers dangerously close at high speed on the 110 km/h road. Reactions divide sharply: some condemn the driver's reckless overtake, with commentator Robert Alai warning cyclists their bodies lack spare parts like vehicles, while others blame riders for group riding without side mirrors on a highway unfit for bikes. The incident highlights Thika's risky mix of heavy traffic and encroached bike lanes, amid calls for better enforcement, maintained infrastructure, and alternatives like BRT or rail over new car-focused expressways.

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A lead cyclist stayed calm as a speeding matatu swerved inches from his group on Nairobi's Thika Superhighway, but inside, his relief was overwhelming.

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During a February 18 Citizen TV debate with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, Omondi detailed spending up to Ksh700 million on ODM's 2013 presidential push, including Ksh258 million on T-shirts and Ksh100 million for candidates, all documented he said. He aligned with the 'Linda Wananchi' faction led by Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino, criticizing 'Linda Ground' backed by interim leader Oburu Oginga as a power grab influenced by external forces. The claims highlight deepening rifts in ODM since Raila Odinga's death in October 2025, with factions debating alliances ahead of 2027 elections. Reactions praise his philanthropy while critics question his past scandals like a 2010 maize import probe.

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On live TV, Suba South MP Caroli Omondi laid out his massive financial support for ODM's 2013 campaign, from 25 vehicles to millions on T-shirts, amid a heated clash over the party's future.

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Kindiki visited Nakuru County Tuesday to deliver title deeds and relocation grants to 105 families displaced by April 2024 flash floods, plus aid for 56 others in rented homes. Joined by Lands CS Alice Wahome and Governor Susan Kihika, he announced a new site with space for a school and health center, and raised funds for affected traders. Supporters praised his soaked speech as humble servant leadership, while critics called it political theater ahead of 2027 elections, amid ongoing debates over taxes and protests.

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Heavy rain poured down on Maai Mahiu as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki waved off an umbrella, telling the crowd, 'Let me get rained on like the citizens.'

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Tropical Cyclone Gezani made landfall near Toamasina on Tuesday afternoon, Madagascar's main trade hub on the east coast, after explosive strengthening to Category 3 force with gusts up to 250 km/h. Authorities issued red alerts, evacuated people, set up shelters, and sent SMS warnings, while the UN released $3 million in aid. The low-lying city faces storm surge, flooding, and power outages that could disrupt national supply chains, with over 93,000 vulnerable people at high risk as the storm moves inland.

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The eye of Cyclone Gezani crossed right over Toamasina, slamming the port city's 326,000 residents with fierce 205 km/h winds and heavy rains.

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In a tense Round 22 SportPesa League match, Shabana FC captain George Onyango scored a dramatic 97th-minute header from a Bronson Nsumbuga corner, securing a 1-0 victory over Mathare United and extending their winning streak to five. The gritty win at Nyayo Stadium propelled Shabana to third place, three points behind leaders Gor Mahia, while their cheeky official post told rivals to 'go back to the hospital and leave football.' Coach Peter Okidi brushed off concerns ahead of Sunday's top clash with AFC Leopards, boldly claiming 'we are best.'

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With seconds ticking down at Nyayo Stadium, captain George Onyango leaped like a salmon to head in the winner, sparking wild pitch invasions from ecstatic Shabana fans.

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