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Bukenya Martin, a Senior 6 pupil at Hillside Secondary School, died from injuries after Herbert, father of his underage girlfriend, attacked him around 11 p.m. on February 14, 2026, in Nansana Municipality. Police say Herbert had warned Martin multiple times to stay away; he fled with his family and remains at large as authorities hunt for him. The tragedy has split opinions online, with some decrying the killing as excessive despite Uganda's strict laws against relations with minors under 18, while others cite parental protection and cultural pressures on families.

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On Valentine's night, an 18-year-old student slipped into his 14-year-old girlfriend's home, only for her father to find him there and unleash fatal violence.

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In a post on X, Second Lady Usha Vance expressed deep gratitude for the excitement around her pregnancy and asked supporters to donate to local diaper banks instead of gifts, helping other families. This follows Vice President JD Vance's recent push for bigger families amid America's falling birth rates, now at 1.6 per woman—well below replacement level—with all states seeing declines since 2005. The Vances, already parents to Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel, highlight their pronatalist views as the nation debates costs, policies, and cultural shifts needed for family growth.

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With their fourth child—a boy—due in July, Usha Vance shared a heartfelt note of thanks for the love pouring in from all sides.

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EVERGLOW revealed dates for their 2026 World Tour [RE:CODE], starting May 13 in Mexico City, followed by Buenos Aires on May 15, Sao Paulo on May 17, Milan on May 20, Munich on May 23, Berlin on May 26, Budapest on May 28, and Warsaw on May 31, with TBA dates in Amsterdam, Paris, and London. The tour features members Sihyeon, E:U, Onda, and Aisha.

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On February 17 and 18, Witkoff and Kushner held indirect talks with Iranian officials at the Omani consulate, followed by trilateral discussions with Russian and Ukrainian delegates. U.S. officials reported meaningful progress, including Iran's commitment to a written proposal and pledges to continue Ukraine negotiations. Kushner's informal role drew scrutiny over his private investment ties to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, while the pair now heads to Washington for Trump's new 'Board of Peace' on Gaza and conflicts. Supporters praise the dealmaker approach from Trump's first term, but critics question its depth for complex crises.

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Jared Kushner, now a private citizen, stepped into high-stakes diplomacy alongside U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Geneva this week. Their back-to-back meetings tackled Iran's nuclear program and Russia's war in Ukraine.

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The two-day trip to Yerevan strengthened U.S.-Armenia ties through a civil nuclear cooperation agreement worth up to $9 billion, aimed at replacing Armenia's aging Soviet-era Metsamor plant and cutting Russian energy dependence. Vance's team briefly posted and deleted a reference to the 'Armenian Genocide' on X, which an aide called a staff error not reflecting administration policy, drawing criticism from Armenian American groups and Nancy Pelosi. Vance then headed to Azerbaijan to sign a strategic partnership, building on last year's U.S.-brokered peace deal to foster economic links and regional stability.

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JD Vance and Usha Vance stood quietly at the Tsitsernakaberd memorial, laying flowers to honor victims of the 1915 mass killings—a first for any sitting U.S. vice president.

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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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Social media users debate whether women prioritize gifts or the effort and thoughtfulness shown by partners on Valentine's Day. Many emphasize that demonstrating care through intentional actions matters more than expensive presents. Opinions vary, with some highlighting the need for reciprocity and others focusing on minimal gestures like flowers or chocolates to show love.

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At the National Religious Broadcasters' 2026 convention in Nashville, Hegseth tied his faith proclamation to policy goals like protecting unborn life, securing borders, and defending Western culture from what he called godless ideologies. The 29th secretary of war, sworn in January 2025, drew praise from conservatives for his stand amid a crowd featuring the 101st Airborne color guard. Critics pointed to his personal history of three marriages, an extramarital affair, and a settled sexual assault accusation, calling the rhetoric hypocritical.

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Thunderous applause filled the Nashville ballroom as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth boldly declared 'Christ is King' and vowed never to be silenced.

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The photo highlights the Akshardham Setu on the 82-kilometer Delhi-Meerut Expressway, a 2018 project that cuts travel time from over three hours to one hour while integrating roads, rail, and Namo Bharat trains set for inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 22. Supporters celebrated it as evidence of India's infrastructure growth, with national highways expanding nearly 60% since 2014 to over 146,000 kilometers by late 2025. Critics pointed to wrong-way drivers in the image, dust, and maintenance issues, countering with photos of potholes and questioning if it matches Western standards.

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Nalini Unagar shared a stunning aerial view of the multi-level Akshardham Setu flyover near Delhi, captioning it 'Dear haters, This is not America, this is India.' The image captures busy lanes under a metro viaduct, blending national pride with sharp online debate.

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A video circulating on X depicts a woman with a strong physique applying an armbar submission hold on a male training partner who appears to struggle. Discussions center on her technique, physical strength, and the man's resistance level. Users reference accounts like @popitforpoppa and @omochimochi_64 in speculating on their identities.

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Organizers with Stay Free Alberta are hosting a petition-signing event Saturday at Martha's Gardens in Yuma, targeting eligible Alberta voters wintering in the U.S. The petition asks if Alberta should become an independent state and needs around 600,000 signatures to trigger a referendum under the province's Citizen Initiative Act. While Elections Alberta confirms out-of-province signing is allowed, critics like Jason Kenney decry it as illegitimate, and recent polling shows only 29% of Albertans would vote yes. The push highlights frustrations over federal policies, though leaders like Pierre Poilievre and Danielle Smith affirm commitment to a united Canada.

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Canadian snowbirds in sunny Yuma, Arizona, paused their winter getaway to sign a petition for Alberta to break away from Canada. The move has former Premier Jason Kenney calling it a shameful distraction from golf.

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In early 2025, activist Joey Carbstrong secretly filmed 10 days at T&S Abattoir in Arley, capturing workers mistreating sheep: hurling them into walls, blasting wolf howls to terrify them, and letting some suffer conscious for minutes after slaughter without stunning. Expert Jenny L. Mace confirmed breaches of welfare laws, leading to three sackings, a license revocation by the Food Standards Agency, and a police probe with no charges yet. The abattoir, which processed 1,000 sheep weekly for halal meat, faced resident complaints and rejected expansion plans, reigniting demands to end non-stun slaughter amid legal exemptions for religious needs.

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Sheep slammed against concrete, throats cut while conscious—these hidden horrors from a Warwickshire abattoir have people reeling all over again.

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DC Comics announced the new comic series 'Barbara Gordon: Breakout,' in which Barbara Gordon is arrested for aiding the Bat-Family and sent to prison amid increased dangers for Gotham City's vigilantes. The series is written by Mariko Tamaki with art by Amancay Nahuelpan. A variant cover for issue #1 by David Nakayama was also revealed.

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