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Around 8:50 a.m. in Sisaket province, Thailand reported Cambodian troops firing a 40mm grenade at a routine patrol near Phlan Hin Paet Kon, prompting a defensive response with small arms and an M79 launcher. Cambodia denied it outright, calling Thai reports fake news and pointing to explosions from the Thai side, while both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the December 27, 2025 ceasefire. The incident underscores long-standing disputes over an 800-kilometer border from colonial maps, including unresolved land around Preah Vihear temple, amid recent deadly clashes and mutual claims of territorial encroachments.

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A single grenade flew across the disputed border Tuesday morning, pulling both armies into a tense back-and-forth of blame with no one hurt.

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No. 17 St. John's rallied from the chaos to beat Providence 79-69 on the road, extending their win streak to 11 behind Dylan Darling's 23 bench points. The incident led to seven ejections, including Powell, who received a two-game Big East suspension for combative actions after hitting Hopkins—a former Friar—in the head or neck area. Providence coach Kim English called it unacceptable while noting hard fouls have a place, as St. John's improved to 20-5 overall and 13-1 in conference.

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Bryce Hopkins drove to the basket when Providence's Duncan Powell leveled him with a hard Flagrant 2 foul, sparking a wild scrum that cleared both benches.

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On the exact anniversary of 23-year-old Ilan Halimi's death from torture by the 'Gang of Barbarians' in 2006, Macron called the fight against antisemitism 'existential for France.' He condemned its forms across ideologies, from Islamist extremism to far-right stereotypes, amid a 300% surge in acts after October 7, 2023, in a nation with Europe's largest Jewish community of 450,000. Proposing tougher penalties, judge training, and tech fines, Macron stressed that free speech ends at hate, vowing the Republic's resilience.

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Twenty years after Ilan Halimi's brutal murder, President Macron planted an oak tree—'Ilan' means 'tree' in Hebrew—in the Élysée Palace gardens as a symbol of enduring memory.

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The demonstration reignited backlash against Spyglass Media Group's 2023 decision to drop Barrera for social media posts supporting Palestine, which the studio called hate speech. Directed by Kevin Williamson with returning stars like Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox, Scream 7 debuted to poor reviews at 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, its lowest ever, amid boycott calls and split online reactions. Barrera acknowledged the protesters with an Instagram heart, while Williamson urged people to follow their inner feelings; box office projections still point to a strong $40-60 million opening.

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Protesters waved Palestinian flags and banged drums outside the Los Angeles premiere, calling out Melissa Barrera's firing from the franchise more than two years ago.

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Oscar Bear, a Latino gay adult content creator with 278,000 followers, blends MAGA support with his NSFW brand, listing himself as an Airbnb host and Caribbean club worker. A shared screenshot prompted thousands to question how he can back MAGA, equating it to racism and anti-LGBTQ stances, while calling for cancellations. Bear responded by citing Trump's removal of a dictator from Venezuela—his home country—as his reason, insisting the movement isn't perfect but personally meaningful. The exchange highlights divides within LGBTQ communities, where some defend gay conservatives as real and varied.

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A screenshot of Oscar Bear's X profile, proudly declaring him 'The MAGA Bear,' drew sharp reactions from those who see no room for conservative politics in LGBTQ circles.

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South Korean director Park Chan-wook will lead the jury for the 79th Cannes Film Festival, running May 12-23, 2026, on the French Riviera. This marks the first time a Korean has held the role in the event's 79-year history, following Juliette Binoche's 2025 panel that awarded Jafar Panahi's thriller the Palme d'Or. Festival leaders praised Park's inventive thrillers like Oldboy, which won the Grand Prix in 2004, and Decision to Leave, earning him Best Director in 2022. Park reflected on cinema's power to unite amid division, calling shared theater viewings a universal act of solidarity.

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Park Chan-wook's appointment brings a historic spotlight to South Korean cinema at Cannes, where his own films have long dazzled over two decades.

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The claim from @indykaila News says Liverpool are in talks with Olise's representatives and set to trigger a release clause after personal terms, while targeting versatile 19-year-old Diomande as a right-wing prospect. Olise dazzles in the Bundesliga as a potential Mohamed Salah successor, but Bayern deny any release clause exists. Supporters dream of a Bundesliga raid amid Arne Slot's rebuild, though @indikaila's mixed track record and Liverpool's tough 2026 season call for caution—no official word from the clubs yet.

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Liverpool fans lit up after a late-night rumor claimed the club is chasing Bayern's Michael Olise and RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande in a summer double deal.

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Viktor Gyokeres, playing for Arsenal, has scored 15 goals in all competitions despite heavy criticism and fewer minutes than rivals Benjamin Sesko, Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak, sparking heated discussions on X. Comparisons highlight his 10 Premier League goals with 0 assists at 174 minutes per goal against Sesko's 7 goals and 1 assist at 162 minutes per goal, alongside disputes over Joao Pedro's 17 non-penalty goals and Isak's performances.

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On January 28 at Imam Khomeini International Airport, Iranian authorities seized a Dutch diplomat's suitcase after he refused an X-ray scan, later opening it to find Starlink equipment, seven satellite phones, and wireless gear amid nationwide protests and an internet blackout. The Netherlands called the search unacceptable and a violation of diplomatic immunity under the 1961 Vienna Convention, summoning Iran's ambassador while demanding the items' return. Iran justified the action as a national security measure on personal luggage, not a sealed diplomatic pouch, against a backdrop of unrest where Starlink devices helped protesters bypass controls.

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Airport officials in Tehran unpacked a diplomat's suitcase to reveal Starlink modems and satellite phones, sparking a sharp diplomatic clash with the Netherlands.

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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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