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The UN General Assembly adopted a non-binding resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire, release of prisoners, and return of deported civilians and children, while reaffirming Ukraine's sovereignty within its recognized borders. It passed 107-12 with 51 abstentions, including the United States, which cited concerns over clauses distracting from negotiations. Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the vote as proof Ukraine stands with the UN Charter, even as U.S. critics like retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg questioned the abstention after four years of war.

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On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked 107 nations for backing a call to end the fighting and bring his people home.

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During his State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump stated that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said 35 million people would have died if not for Trump's involvement in averting a nuclear war between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor in May 2025. Social media posts misinterpreted the quote as Trump claiming the Pakistani Prime Minister himself would have died without his intervention, sparking debates and fact-checks about punctuation and context. The US Embassy in Islamabad clarified the transcript, emphasizing the parenthetical attribution to the Pakistani Prime Minister's statement.

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Manchester United supporters express divided opinions on whether to root for Chelsea against Arsenal to hinder Arsenal's Premier League title chances. Many prefer Chelsea to win or a draw to prevent Arsenal from gaining points, while others remain neutral or favor Arsenal. Discussions compare hatred levels toward Manchester United's rivals including Barcelona and Arsenal.

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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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NATO's Steadfast Dart 2026, the alliance's biggest exercise this year, brings 10,000 troops from 11 nations to Central Europe through mid-February, testing rapid deployment and teamwork. Turkey sent about 650 soldiers with 149 armored vehicles from its 66th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, arriving by the amphibious ship TCG Anadolu—a first for ground forces reaching Northern Europe by sea—plus airlifted support. NATO praised the smooth arrivals in harsh weather, while observers highlighted Turkey's rare self-reliant logistics as proof of its military strength and key alliance role.

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Turkish troops and vehicles rolled off the dock in snowy Emden, Germany, ready to join thousands of NATO allies in a massive show of unity and speed.

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The Magpies welcome Qarabag tonight with a commanding aggregate advantage, thanks to Gordon's stunning haul in the first leg. Eddie Howe brings back Sven Botman from injury in a rotated lineup featuring Aaron Ramsdale, Kieran Trippier, and attackers like William Osula and Harvey Barnes, while urging focus on victory before dreaming bigger. Qarabag, fresh from a domestic break, face a steep climb against a hungry Newcastle side and raucous home crowd. Howe eyes a deep run, telling players to think 'what if?' as St. James' Park gears up for potential early celebrations.

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Anthony Gordon's four-goal explosion in Baku last week has Newcastle United one step from the Champions League last-16, hosting a must-win night at St. James' Park.

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Kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, Gilboa-Dalal described in a Channel 12 News interview how a captor dragged him from a shower, assaulted him despite protests invoking Islamic prohibitions, and silenced him with weapons. He emerged emaciated with potential permanent hearing loss from tunnels and homes, as one of the last living hostages freed in an October 13 exchange. His account is the second public testimony from a male survivor of sexual abuse, amid prior reports of systematic violence against hostages.

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Guy Gilboa-Dalal froze as his naked body was groped by a Hamas guard, who then pressed a knife to his neck and rifle to his head, threatening death if he spoke. The 25-year-old endured this assault after 738 days in Gaza captivity.

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The collector, known as @sbtwolf, picked up fresh NFTs from a weekly X showcase thread where artists share work under the prompt 'Your art doesn’t need to exist perfectly. It just needs to exist.' Pieces ranged from surreal portraits and cosmic abstractions to Persian calligraphy and mythic warriors, many by Iranian creators submitted by friends amid internet challenges. Artists lit up with thanks like 'Bobby jaaan you're the best,' highlighting the tight-knit Tezos community's spirit on the low-fee, eco-friendly blockchain.

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Bobby Crandall scrolled through dozens of Tezos artist submissions and hit buy on 39 pieces in a single day, pouring his sales and paycheck back into the creators.

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Big uzi's post blew up with over 5,000 likes as students argued AI fills gaps left by vague assignments and professors who skip teaching research skills. Critics shared examples like ChatGPT's errors on engineering math or hallucinated law cases, warning it can breed lazy thinking without verification. Parallel debates hit Bible study, where some say the Holy Spirit trumps AI while others see it as a helpful tool like a concordance, and medicine, where doctors stress their expertise outshines patient-side AI use.

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A Nigerian student called out lecturers pushing kids to skip ChatGPT for 'real research,' sparking thousands of likes and a flood of agreement from frustrated peers.

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Politico's February survey of over 2,000 Canadians found 48 percent naming America the greatest threat to world peace, up from lower figures, with 57 percent preferring reliance on China over the U.S. under President Trump. Tensions stem from 25-35 percent U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports since February 2025, retaliatory duties, and Trump's annexation jokes, leading 58 percent to doubt U.S. reliability as an ally. While another Nanos poll confirmed 55 percent see the U.S. as Canada's top security risk, nearly half still hope relations improve after Trump.

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A fresh poll shows nearly half of Canadians now see the United States as the biggest danger to global peace—putting it ahead of Russia amid a heated trade war.

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On Friday morning in Lagos, T.O. meant to tip her driver 6,600 naira but typed ten times more. She called him right away, and he hadn't even noticed the extra in his secondary account before sending back 60,000 naira. Her story drew over 23,000 likes and 3 million views, with many sharing their own tales of honest drivers and unlucky overpayments. It highlighted everyday integrity amid common app transfer mishaps across Africa.

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T.O. panicked after accidentally sending her Uber driver 66,600 naira instead of 6,600. In just two minutes, he refunded most of it, keeping only the fare.

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Lady Gaga performed 'Abracadabra' at the Grammys 2026 wearing an archival Alexander McQueen 'Horn of Plenty' outfit. The performance included references to red stains and sparked widespread online discussion.

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Collins holds the 17th spot in the presidential line of succession and marks a rare consecutive turn in the role, a Cold War-era tradition ensuring government continuity during major gatherings. House Democrats selected Rep. Mike Thompson, a Vietnam veteran from California, who announced his pick on social media while tying it to calls for accountability on administration policies. Both will watch from secure locations as President Trump delivers his speech at 9 p.m. ET, highlighting bipartisan precautions for worst-case scenarios.

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Doug Collins, the Veterans Affairs Secretary and former Georgia congressman, steps away from the Capitol once again to serve as designated survivor during tonight's address.

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Videos shared widely show prepubescent boys in Afghanistan dressed femininely and dancing seductively, matching descriptions of Bacha Bazi—a centuries-old practice of sexual exploitation by wealthy patrons that persists despite Taliban bans. A 2020 Lebanese TV clip features guest Ahmad justifying wife-beating, slaps, rape, and even setting a wife ablaze, shocking female hosts during the debate. Though one user claimed a boy-dancing video depicted an exorcism ritual, the imagery aligns with documented Bacha Bazi cases reported by the U.S. State Department and outlets like BBC. Human rights reports confirm ongoing child exploitation and Taliban restrictions on women amid poverty and weak enforcement.

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Shirtless young boys dance awkwardly for crowds of older men, while a TV guest calmly describes beating his wife for refusing sex. These disturbing videos have pulled back the curtain on long-standing abuses.

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Williams, who died at 84, founded the St Helen’s Balconiers supporters' group in 1972 to back opener Alan Jones, turning it into a key fundraiser that improved facilities, funded awards, and organized iconic Daffodil Cricket Tours to grounds like Lord's and Old Trafford. He was heartbroken when first-class cricket ended at St Helen’s around 2019, yet stayed active, receiving a Special Recognition Award from Glamorgan in September 2025. Tributes from figures like Jack Russell and Phil Steele celebrate his unwavering passion, with the club noting his impact will never be forgotten.

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John Williams rang the bell at Old Trafford last summer, his old school tie shining as fans cheered the man who'd kept Glamorgan's spirit alive in Swansea for decades.

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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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The league handed Brooks a one-game ban without pay after the call came with 6:37 left in the second quarter of Phoenix's 136-109 defeat to Oklahoma City on Wednesday. He'll miss the Suns' Feb. 19 road game against the San Antonio Spurs, costing him about $121,403 from his $21.1 million salary. Brooks leads the NBA with 16 techs this season—tops ahead of Luka Doncic's 13—and vented postgame about inconsistent officiating from ref James Williams, saying refs see him as either victim or bad guy. For a .500 Suns team chasing playoffs, his edge on defense matters, but the tech pace raises discipline questions as he returns Feb. 21 versus the Magic.

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Dillon Brooks hit his 16th technical foul in a blowout loss to the Thunder, triggering an automatic NBA suspension just before the All-Star break.

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