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A TikTok video equates a supposed 'holocaust on Muslims' to the Jewish Holocaust and proposes Maral Salmassi as the Muslim equivalent of the pope or Iran's Ayatollah. The video has gone viral and is being widely mocked across X posts.

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Two 18-year-old Palestinians from Hebron and Beit Omar rammed their vehicle into Israelis at the Gush Etzion junction south of Jerusalem on Tuesday, then stabbed victims, killing 71-year-old Aharon Cohen and wounding a man, a boy, and a woman. Israeli security forces killed both attackers on site. Cohen, a Kiryat Arba resident and father of six, was remembered by neighbors as a kind community pillar during his funeral that evening.

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A vehicle slammed into a crowd at Gush Etzion junction, followed by knives flashing in a deadly ambush that claimed an innocent life.

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RTVE Chair José Pablo López responded sharply to reports of ORF Director General Roland Weißmann's meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, denying any contact from ORF and accusing it of politicizing the Vienna-hosted Eurovision 2026. Spain, along with Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia, has vowed to boycott if Israel participates, citing humanitarian concerns over the Gaza war. ORF is pushing for new participation rules ahead of an EBU vote in December to address these boycotts and ensure a full lineup for the May 2026 contest.

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Spain's RTVE Chair ignites a trans-European feud by slamming Austria's ORF for meeting Israel's president amid boycott threats.

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Users on X are debating whether Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka matches the quality of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal. Discussions cite instances where Saka was contained by defenders including Jorrel Hato and Bernardo Silva, along with his lower dribbling stats of around 2 per 90 compared to Yamal's nearly 6 per 90. The conversation highlights critiques of Saka's performances against fullbacks such as Digne and Luke Shaw.

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SB19 will headline both days of the fifth Aurora Music Festival on May 2-3 at Clark Global City, sharing the stage each night with IV OF SPADES and acts like Sarah Geronimo, Ben&Ben, Sexbomb Girls, Parokya ni Edgar, and Kamikazee. Tickets range from 1,000 PHP for Gold to 5,000 PHP for Platinum, available via ticket.epiceventsph.com or SM Tickets. The group also shared desert-themed concept photos and a cryptic teaser hinting at a new track called 'VISA,' building excitement for their April 18 'Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale' at SMDC Festival Grounds after their 'SAWKO' album hit 5 million streams.

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SB19 fans lit up with joy when the Aurora Music Festival lineup dropped, placing their favorites at the top of two massive nights packed with OPM stars.

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The clips actually show Putin on January 27, 2026, placing red roses at Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery in St. Petersburg to honor the 82nd anniversary of the Nazi siege of Leningrad being lifted—and to remember his older brother Viktor, who died at age two from starvation during the blockade. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran late Saturday, prompting Putin's sharp condemnation as a 'cynical violation' but no such memorial from him. While ordinary Russians left tributes at Iran's embassy in Moscow, the recycled footage—complete with fake news graphics—spread rapidly before users and fact-checkers corrected it by noting the cemetery's snowy hills and prior coverage.

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Videos circulating online depict Putin laying flowers for Iran's slain leader, but they capture a poignant family moment from two months ago.

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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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The Croatian star earned an 8.4 Sofascore rating, creating two big chances, delivering four key passes including the assist for Strahinja Pavlović's 89th-minute goal, and completing 88% of his passes. Rafael Leão sealed the win in the 94th minute, keeping Milan second in Serie A with 57 points from 27 games. Since joining from Real Madrid last summer, Modrić has started nearly every match, leading the league in pass completion with two goals and three assists this season, proving his timeless class as Milan's heartbeat.

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At 40 years old, Luka Modrić still owns the midfield like it's his playground, dictating every move in AC Milan's gritty 2-0 victory over Cremonese.

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SB19 will headline both days of the fifth Aurora Music Festival on May 2-3 at Clark Global City, sharing the stage each night with IV OF SPADES and acts like Sarah Geronimo, Ben&Ben, Sexbomb Girls, Parokya ni Edgar, and Kamikazee. Tickets range from 1,000 PHP for Gold to 5,000 PHP for Platinum, available via ticket.epiceventsph.com or SM Tickets. The group also shared desert-themed concept photos and a cryptic teaser hinting at a new track called 'VISA,' building excitement for their April 18 'Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale' at SMDC Festival Grounds after their 'SAWKO' album hit 5 million streams.

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SB19 fans lit up with joy when the Aurora Music Festival lineup dropped, placing their favorites at the top of two massive nights packed with OPM stars.

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The Supreme Federal Court's First Panel unanimously sentenced Domingos Inácio Brazão and his brother João Francisco Brazão to 76 years and three months each for masterminding the double homicide of Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes, the attempted murder of her aide, and leading a militia-linked criminal group. Prosecutors proved the brothers ordered the hit because Franco's advocacy against illegal land grabs in Rio's favelas threatened their schemes. The verdict, based on shooters' plea deals, brought closure to a case that exposed deep ties between politicians, police, and militias, with Franco's sister Anielle Franco calling it a historic step against political violence targeting Black women.

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After six years of investigation, the gavel fell on Wednesday as Brazil's top court convicted the men behind the brutal 2018 assassination of councilwoman Marielle Franco.

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Released February 27, 1987, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors revived the series with inventive kills, superpowered teens, and Freddy's shift to wisecracking menace, directed by Chuck Russell and co-written by Wes Craven. Starring Heather Langenkamp, Patricia Arquette, and Englund, it grossed $44.8 million on a $5 million budget, boosted by Dokken's title track and practical effects. Fans share trailers, on-set photos, and praise for its psych ward setting and ensemble energy, calling it the best sequel with a lasting 72% Rotten Tomatoes score.

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Thirty-nine years ago today, teens in a psych ward unlocked dream powers to battle Freddy Krueger's nightmare reign. Robert Englund's quippy demon delivered his iconic 'Welcome to prime time, bitch!' line that night.

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During NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell shared that playing alongside LeBron James in Cleveland would feel special, especially as a longtime fan of the 41-year-old Lakers forward. He made the comments on SiriusXM NBA Radio amid rumors of James possibly returning home in free agency this summer after a strong season averaging 22 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 7.1 assists. Mitchell stressed his priority remains winning a championship with the 34-21 Cavaliers, led by himself, new addition James Harden, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen. Former Cavs GM David Griffin added fuel, saying he'd be surprised if James doesn't return to Northeast Ohio.

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Donovan Mitchell lit up talking about LeBron James as a teammate, calling it a dream for any fan. Yet he quickly turned focus back to chasing a ring with his current Cavaliers crew.

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Victoria's Civil and Administrative Tribunal found that Tayeh contravened the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act by prompting the chant at a March 23, 2025, pro-Palestine rally in Melbourne's CBD. Judge My Anh Tran examined video evidence and context, including antisemitic placards and other chants, determining that ordinary listeners would link 'Zionists' strongly to Jews and feel incited to hatred. The case was brought by Jewish counter-protester Menachem Vorchheimer; no penalties yet, with a hearing set for March 25 to decide remedies like an apology. Tayeh plans to appeal, calling it punishment for speaking out, while Jewish groups welcome the clarity on free speech limits.

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Thousands chanted 'All Zionists are terrorists' at a 2025 Melbourne rally, led by activist Hash Tayeh. Now a tribunal has ruled it crossed into unlawful vilification of Jewish people.

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Alex, a Haitian-New Yorker, shared the encounter on February 22, questioning if the man's grandparents owned plantations and slaves—prompting quick corrections that slavery ended in Cuba in 1886. Replies poured in defending exiles as fleeing communist takeovers, not slave-owning, while others praised the revolution for land reforms, literacy jumps from 76% to near 100%, and health improvements like infant mortality dropping from 37 to 4 per 1,000 births. Skeptics highlighted Cuba's pre-1959 strengths in literacy and GDP, later stagnation, and divides in Miami's Cuban community, from the mostly white 'Golden Exile' of 1959-1962 to diverse later waves fueling ongoing political tensions.

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A New York teacher asked a Miami Cuban-American if his family fled the revolution over owning slaves. The man's reaction opened a flood of arguments about Cuba's past.

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In a heartfelt post, longtime Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban pushed back on rising ticket prices, saying cheap seats build 'Mavs families' that pass down loyalty for life. During his ownership, he offered $2 tickets and kept 4,000 under $19 per game, sacrificing millions yearly to draw in families over marketing costs. Fans shared stories like naming kids Luka or Maverick after those outings, while Cuban warned high prices turn supporters into player-chasers reliant on social media.

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Mark Cuban recalls families in Mavs gear, cheering together across generations at affordable games. He argues those bonds beat any short-term profit.

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Roland Gunn's post compared New Zealand's past progressive policies under Jacinda Ardern—strict COVID lockdowns, gun bans, and Māori co-governance—to Oregon's issues, sparking over 1,500 likes and lively replies. Defenders pointed to the current center-right government under Christopher Luxon, the only other Anglosphere leader besides Donald Trump leaning right, while others nominated Canada or Australia instead. The back-and-forth comes ahead of New Zealand's November 7 election, amid economic pressures and debates over homelessness policies.

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An American called New Zealand 'politically deranged, like if Oregon was independent,' praising its landscapes but slamming its politics. Kiwis and others jumped in with concessions, defenses, and counter-jabs.

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Qadi (@Bigqadi) shared a meme questioning opposition to universal healthcare, arguing it stems from white people denying Black access, amid stats showing 27 million uninsured Americans—hitting Hispanics at 18-24% and Blacks at 10-12%, versus 6-8% for non-Hispanic whites. Critics countered with worries over higher taxes, long waits like in Canada, and why whites—who make up over half the population—would hurt themselves to exclude 13%. While polls show 66% favor government ensuring coverage and 60-65% back Medicare for All, support splits sharply by party (90% Democrats, 26% Republicans), reflecting deep divides as costs burden nearly half of adults.

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A pointed X post cut through the noise, pinning U.S. resistance to universal healthcare on one group blocking another's care. It drew thousands of likes and sparked replies from every angle.

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On June 15, 2024, in Courbevoie near Paris, a 12-year-old Jewish girl was ambushed by her ex-boyfriend and two friends, who dragged her to an abandoned building, beat and raped her repeatedly while using antisemitic slurs and threats. Nanterre's juvenile court convicted the trio in June 2025, sentencing the main perpetrators to nine and seven years, citing the Jewish identity as a factor in the attack. On November 18, 2025, the Versailles Appeals Court upheld the hate-motivated verdict but reduced one nine-year sentence to seven years, adding reintegration measures, as France reports surging antisemitic incidents.

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A French appeals court has reduced the prison term for a teenager convicted of the brutal antisemitic rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl, sparking outrage amid rising hate crimes.

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Grosjean, who debuted with Dale Coyne in 2021 and earned three podiums before his dramatic Indy 500 fireball crash, rejoins the team after stints with Andretti and select races elsewhere. He'll team with rookie Dennis Hauger, the 2025 Indy NXT champion, in a lineup backed by sponsors like Bitcoin MAX. The news lands amid IndyCar's building excitement for the May 24 race, completing the 25-car full-time grid as the season opens March 1 in St. Petersburg.

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With just 100 days until the 110th Indy 500, Dale Coyne Racing announced Romain Grosjean's full-time return to the No. 18 Honda—a homecoming that started right where his IndyCar journey began.

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Trained by Clinton McDonald and ridden by Ben Melham, Streisand beat Closer to Free by three-quarters of a length over 1200m on a Good 4 track, marking McDonald's second win in three years after Lady Of Camelot in 2024. Craig Williams shone with a Group 1 double, guiding Pericles to victory in the Futurity Stakes by a short head and Tropicus to dominate the Oakleigh Plate by 1.3 lengths. Owner Shane McGrath celebrated with his children Darcy and Ava, while the day mixed dramatic finishes, human triumphs, and punting debates over beaten favorites.

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Caulfield's crowd roared as two-year-old filly Streisand charged through the pack to claim the $2 million Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes on Saturday.

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Grosjean, who debuted with Dale Coyne in 2021 and earned three podiums before his dramatic Indy 500 fireball crash, rejoins the team after stints with Andretti and select races elsewhere. He'll team with rookie Dennis Hauger, the 2025 Indy NXT champion, in a lineup backed by sponsors like Bitcoin MAX. The news lands amid IndyCar's building excitement for the May 24 race, completing the 25-car full-time grid as the season opens March 1 in St. Petersburg.

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With just 100 days until the 110th Indy 500, Dale Coyne Racing announced Romain Grosjean's full-time return to the No. 18 Honda—a homecoming that started right where his IndyCar journey began.

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Trained by Clinton McDonald and ridden by Ben Melham, Streisand beat Closer to Free by three-quarters of a length over 1200m on a Good 4 track, marking McDonald's second win in three years after Lady Of Camelot in 2024. Craig Williams shone with a Group 1 double, guiding Pericles to victory in the Futurity Stakes by a short head and Tropicus to dominate the Oakleigh Plate by 1.3 lengths. Owner Shane McGrath celebrated with his children Darcy and Ava, while the day mixed dramatic finishes, human triumphs, and punting debates over beaten favorites.

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Caulfield's crowd roared as two-year-old filly Streisand charged through the pack to claim the $2 million Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes on Saturday.

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