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Pope Leo XIV expressed deep concern over escalating tensions and violence in the Middle East and Iran, urging all parties to assume moral responsibility to stop the spiral of violence through reasonable, authentic, and responsible dialogue rather than mutual threats or weapons. He highlighted the risk of a tragedy of immense proportions and called for diplomacy to promote peaceful coexistence founded on justice. Additionally, he appealed for a return to dialogue amid clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and invited prayers for harmony in global conflicts.

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The former Arsenal captain and Chelsea title winner, now coaching Como to sixth in Serie A, said Chelsea fans embraced him despite his rival roots, giving him the love and success Arsenal couldn't match—no disrespect intended. He burst into tears as a substitute in his final Chelsea game, a 1-0 loss to Leicester. Fans remain split, with Chelsea supporters cherishing his words while Arsenal loyalists call him out, all sparked by a question on players impossible to hate. Looking ahead, the 38-year-old hopes to manage one of his old clubs someday.

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Cesc Fàbregas couldn't hold back tears in his emotional 2019 Stamford Bridge goodbye, but left Arsenal dry-eyed in 2011. Now he's sharing why that moment hit so hard.

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It began when Speedkicks raved about trying 'legit halal food,' prompting Fadel from ThaJawDropper to mock 'guy who thinks "halal" is a cuisine.' Aussie VlineGunzel hit back with a Wikipedia screenshot proving the halal snack pack—doner kebab meat over chips with chili, garlic, and barbecue sauces—is a real Australian fast food icon. Fans shared photos, regional names like 'AB' in Adelaide or 'meat box' in WA, and even expats missing it abroad, while Americans boasted about NYC halal cart platters over rice.

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A simple jab at calling 'halal' a cuisine sparked Aussies to rally around their beloved late-night staple: meat, chips, and sauce piled high.

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The Taha Association in Melbourne hosted an 80-minute online-streamed ceremony on Sunday, where speakers praised Khamenei for faith, justice, and Muslim unity. The $670,000 pledge, made by Labor MP Julian Hill during the 2025 election to upgrade facilities for faith activities, classes, and mental health support, is now under review by Multicultural Affairs Minister Anne Aly after her department learned of the event. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the memorials inappropriate, while opposition leaders demanded the funding be halted; no funds have been released yet, and police found no legal issues.

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A Melbourne Shia group held a public vigil honoring Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a US-Israeli airstrike, prompting a swift government review of their promised taxpayer-funded grant.

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In Netflix's Bridgerton Season 4, which dropped last week, Sophie Baek's playful 'insult-love' line to Benedict Bridgerton became a hit meme template after a teaser clip racked up 3 million views. BTS ARMY led the charge, creating polished edits swapping in idols like Jungkook, RM, Jin, V, Jimin, Yoongi, and J-Hope, syncing the 'stupid' callouts to their signature smiles and eyes. Fans gush with reactions like 'tears running down my thighs' and draw anime parallels, celebrating the enemies-to-lovers vibe from the show's adaptation of 'An Offer from a Gentleman.'

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Sophie Baek flusters in a candlelit room, calling out Benedict's 'stupid hair,' 'stupid eyes,' and 'stupid smile' with flustered affection after breaking her own rules.

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Users debate their favorite cowboy movie stars in response to a shared image or list. John Wayne and Clint Eastwood receive the most mentions, with other nominees including Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, and Gary Cooper. Specific characters highlighted are Gus McCrae from Lonesome Dove and Will Anderson from The Cowboys.

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Cuba marks the 66th anniversary of the explosion of the French steamship La Coubre while unloading weapons at Havana's port docks. The incident involved two explosions minutes apart. The following day's funeral for victims featured the slogan 'Homeland or Death, We Shall Overcome.'

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The Green Party secured its first parliamentary by-election victory as Spencer beat Reform UK into second and Labour's Angeliki Stogia into third, marking a 27.5-point swing against Labour since the 2024 general election. The result followed Labour MP Andrew Gwynne's resignation amid a suspension for offensive messages and health issues, with turnout at 47.6 percent. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it a 'deeply disappointing' mid-term protest vote, defended his government's progress on inflation and NHS waits, and criticized the Greens' policies, while polls show his net favourability at minus 47.

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Hannah Spencer celebrated a stunning upset on February 26, taking 40.7 percent of the vote in a Greater Manchester seat Labour once dominated with over 50 percent.

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Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke out against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán days before Hungary's April 12 parliamentary elections, warning voters against backing a Trump ally. Orbán, who has led since 2010, recently hosted U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who praised strong bilateral ties and Trump's support. Critics dismissed Clinton's comment by noting Orbán's long career predates Trump, while polls show challenger Péter Magyar's Tisza party now leading in a tight race marked by debates over EU policies, migration, and national sovereignty.

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In a video clip shared online, Hillary Clinton urged Hungarians to pick leaders for their own country, not someone she labeled a 'puppet of Trump.' The remark lands as Orbán's party braces for its closest election fight yet.

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Footballer Ali Karimi accused Oman of lobbying to preserve Iran's Islamic Republic regime amid its killing of Iranian people, sparking widespread backlash from Iranian users under #FuckOman. Critics claim Oman acts as an economic lifeline for the regime under sanctions, mediates for IRGC to buy time, and betrays historical aid from Iran's Shah during the Dhofar Rebellion. Omani responses defend neutrality, diplomacy for regional stability, and historical brotherhood with Iran.

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President Alexander Stubb of Finland will pay a state visit to India accompanied by a high-level delegation including ministers, senior officials, and business leaders. He is scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and deliver a keynote at the Raisina Dialogue. The announcement was made by ANI and the Ministry of External Affairs.

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The videos, shared widely on X, claim to show child marriages in Pakistan, including a 12-year-old forced to wed a man over 60, prompting replies decrying pedophilia, demanding bans on Islam in the West, and questioning silence from feminists and liberals. Fact-checks reveal they stem from scripted skits by an Indonesian creator, not real events, with watermarks linking to Instagram drama content. While these clips spread misinformation, child marriage remains a serious issue in Pakistan, where UNICEF reports 18% of girls wed before 18 amid poverty and lax enforcement of the legal age of 16.

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A clip of a young pregnant girl beside an elderly man, labeled her husband, drew raw anger online with calls of child abuse and worse.

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The studio tapped McBride, known for Eastbound & Down and The Righteous Gemstones, for one script and Landis, writer of Chronicle and son of director John Landis, for another—potentially merging them under producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. This comes after G.I. Joe's uneven live-action films, from 2009's Rise of Cobra with Channing Tatum to the 2021 Snake Eyes flop. Backlash centers on 2019 allegations against Landis of emotional manipulation, assault, and non-consensual acts from eight women, with no charges filed; he later called himself a 'toxic partner' but denied rape. Outrage links it to other Skydance hires like John Lasseter and DEI cuts at Paramount post-2025 merger.

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Paramount announced new G.I. Joe scripts from comedians Danny McBride and Max Landis, but Landis's past accusations quickly drew sharp criticism from fans and accusers' allies.

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Fans are posting their impressive Pokémon Trading Card Game collections this week, timed with the January 30, 2026 release of the Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes expansion featuring Mega Evolutions and first-partner Pokémon. Highlights include nicole ʚɞ's dozen-plus Gardevoir variants, BritBratTV7's shelf of ETBs mixed with Funko Pops, and unboxings of pulls like Dragonite and Greninja ex. Veteran collectors show off graded gems from 2003 and 2005 sets, while the hobby's market heads toward $42 billion by 2035, driven by new releases like March's Mega Evolution—Perfect Order.

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A binder overflowing with pink-sleeved Gardevoir cards catches the eye, captioned simply 'i <3 gardevoir'—a heartfelt nod to one collector's favorite.

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President Miguel Díaz-Canel addressed the Council of Ministers on March 2, 2026, pushing urgent changes like municipal autonomy, private sector growth, foreign energy investment, and a leaner state. This comes during Cuba's worst crisis in decades, worsened by U.S. policies under Trump blocking Venezuelan oil and tariffing other suppliers, leading to fuel and food shortages. Provincial accounts amplify #CubaEstáFirme and #100AñosConFidel, invoking Fidel Castro's legacy in his centennial year with flags, quotes on peace, and defiance against imperialism, while critics abroad see it as empty rhetoric.

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As blackouts and shortages grip the island, state accounts in Las Tunas flood social media with patriotic hashtags to show resolve.

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Videos shared since March 1 show the demonstrators walking past mud-brick walls, some carrying bags with anti-Taliban messages and burning images of leaders in one clip. These rare protests occur under Taliban restrictions since August 2021 that bar girls from secondary schools and universities, limit public jobs, and make gatherings dangerous with past arrests and beatings. Activists praised their courage, noting the lack of male support, as the actions build toward International Women's Day on March 8 amid calls for girls' education and an end to gender curbs.

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Wrapped in dark robes, a group of Afghan women and girls marched through Kabul's narrow streets, chanting 'Bread, Work, Education' while holding signs against Taliban rule.

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Tesla released mobile app version 4.51.0 this week, featuring dynamic live weather visualizations on the home screen for Powerwall, solar, and Wall Connector users. The display shows personalized conditions like rain, wind, snow, and time-of-day sun positions to provide context for energy usage and generation. Additional updates include in-app gifting, Hebrew localization, and Apollo GraphQL for faster performance; the iOS version launched November 18 with Android expected soon.

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Imagine your Tesla app's home screen mirroring real-time skies, from swirling clouds to starry nights, perfectly tracking your local sun.

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The group's third mini-album, DEADLINE, drops February 27 at 2 p.m. KST with five tracks including the title song 'GO,' where all four members wrote lyrics and Rosé composed. Every song credits teams from their solo labels—Jisoo's BLISSOO, Jennie's ODDATELIER, Rosé's THE BLACK LABEL, and Lisa's LLOUD—blending their independent paths into group magic, boosted by collaborators like Chris Martin and TEDDY. Pre-release 'JUMP' topped Billboard's Global 200, pre-saves hit 1 million on Spotify (a girl group first), and physical copies sold out fast, though a leaked upload and Dr. Luke's production credits stirred some fan concerns.

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After years chasing solo dreams, Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa pour their talents back into BLACKPINK's first full-group project since 2022.

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