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The International Criminal Court opened its four-day confirmation of charges hearing on February 23, assessing whether prosecutors have enough evidence to send Duterte to trial for murders and attempted murders from 2011 to 2019, including actions by the Davao Death Squad and police operations. Duterte, arrested and transferred to ICC custody in March 2025, waived his right to attend the proceedings that stream publicly with a delay. In the Philippines, supporters rallied with 'Bring PRRD Home' signs while victims' families and groups like Akbayan demanded conviction, highlighting the deep divide over his drug campaign that official counts say killed over 6,000.

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Judges in The Hague began scrutinizing evidence against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, weighing if his drug war led to crimes against humanity amid thousands of deaths.

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Boston Dynamics released the clip on YouTube on February 7, showcasing the all-electric Atlas executing flips, jumps, and mid-air recoveries with precise full-body control, developed with the RAI Institute. It marks the end of the research era as the company shifts to a commercial version unveiled at CES 2026, featuring 56 degrees of freedom, 4-hour battery life, and 110-pound lift capacity for factory tasks. Hyundai plans to deploy thousands in its Georgia plant starting 2028, while viewers marveled at the robot's rhythm and debated its edge over rivals like Unitree.

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Atlas flips into a roundoff back handspring, lands perfectly, and shakes off a slip like a pro gymnast. This 78-second video bids farewell to the research model with stunning athleticism.

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During his 2024 Tonight Show appearance, Matt Smith declared Daemon Targaryen the clear winner against Jon Snow, thanks to his dragon Caraxes and skills with Valyrian steel sword Dark Sister. Fans jumped in, praising Daemon's brutal feats while others championed fighters like Stannis Baratheon, Arthur Dayne, and Jaime Lannister. The debate heated up alongside the new House of the Dragon Season 3 trailer, set for June 2026, as supporters clash over Westeros' top warriors across timelines.

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Matt Smith faced Jimmy Fallon's ultimate question on The Tonight Show: Could his Daemon Targaryen beat Jon Snow? His answer was swift and dragon-powered.

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On February 14, the two-time NBA MVP called Lionel Messi the best talent ever for his consistency at the top, but praised Cristiano Ronaldo's discipline for staying elite at 41. Giannis related personally to Ronaldo's drive, yet hailed both as legends who've already won in life. Fans split along familiar lines, with Ronaldo backers celebrating the nod to mentality amid his 962nd goal, while Messi supporters pointed to his dazzle at 38 for Inter Miami.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo paused at Bucks media day, then laid out his honest take on soccer's biggest rivalry: Messi's pure genius paired with Ronaldo's endless grind.

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Security escorted the women out on February 14 instead of stopping the harassers, with the guard demanding they hide their Jewish symbols as 'not permitted' in the public space. Their Spanish Catholic companion filmed the calm protest and plans a formal complaint, while Israel's Foreign Ministry called it a shame and groups demand accountability. The museum launched an internal investigation, reaffirming commitment to religious freedom amid Spain's 500% surge in antisemitic incidents since 2022.

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A 91-year-old Holocaust survivor and two other elderly Israeli women quietly toured Madrid's Reina Sofía museum, wearing a Star of David necklace and Israeli flag pin, when visitors began shouting 'crazy child killers' and 'genocidas.'

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The duo issued a joint statement calling out Universal for using Greenwood's 'Barbara Rose' cue from Phantom Thread without consulting him, breaching his composer agreement, and demanded its removal from Melania, directed by Brett Ratner. The film, which follows Melania in the 20 days before Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration, has faced a rocky box office run—$13.4 million domestically after a sharp drop, and weak overseas earnings—plus critic backlash as propaganda. Melania producer Marc Beckman dismissed the claims as a 'blatant lie,' insisting all music contracts were properly executed and artists compensated.

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Paul Thomas Anderson and Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood just drew a line in the sand over their 2017 film score showing up in Melania Trump's new documentary.

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Chagossian First Minister Misley Mandarin formally grants the United States permission to use Diego Garcia on the Chagos Islands for strikes on Iran. The statement was issued from the new Chagossian settlement and shared widely on social media.

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The band—Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool—performed 'Good Riddance,' 'Holiday,' 'American Idiot,' and 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' before the Seahawks beat the Patriots 29-13. They skipped politically charged lyric changes, like the 'MAGA agenda' swap or 'Sieg Heil' bridge, unlike Armstrong's raw pre-Super Bowl party outburst calling out ICE agents and referencing Epstein's Island. Longtime fans saw it as restraint for NFL TV, contrasting their history of bold political jabs from albums like American Idiot.

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Green Day blasted through their hits at Levi's Stadium, with pyrotechnics exploding and the crowd singing every word—but fans noticed the punk edge was dialed back for the big stage.

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A Cyabra analysis of interactions with Minaj's posts from November 11 to December 28, 2025, found 18,784 inauthentic accounts out of 55,469 profiles, making up 33% overall and 56% of comments on one key day. These fakes pushed topics like Christian persecution in Nigeria, anti-gender transition views, Trump support, and Democrat attacks, using bot-like repetitive phrases and timed bursts to game algorithms. Trump ally Alex Bruesewitz called the findings '100% BS,' pointing to Minaj's real 26 million followers and Cyabra's music industry ties to rivals like Cardi B as evidence of bias.

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Nicki Minaj's shift to conservative causes drew massive engagement on X, but a new report spots a twist: thousands of fake profiles fueling the buzz.

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During Paka Live TV Vol.62, Umamusume: Pretty Derby introduced characters like Forever Young—the modern star dubbed 'John Umamusume' for its Breeders' Cup near-misses—and Victoire Pisa, alongside a new 'Beyond Dreams' scenario where a dream team chases victory at U.S. tracks like Santa Anita. Players can train the unit, boost stats through the DREAMS Project, and race for a historic sweep, with new songs and videos rolling out. Voice actors shared their excitement, the real Breeders' Cup gave a nod of approval, and a fresh anniversary visual arrives February 24.

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Fans cheered as Cygames revealed eight new ear-tailed racers inspired by equine legends, just ahead of the game's big 5th anniversary tomorrow.

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The post highlighted DBD's $5-12 DLC chapters featuring Stranger Things, Silent Hill, and Alan Wake, questioning why free Roblox hits like Forsaken—with billions of visits and 200,000+ concurrent players—don't charge similarly. Roblox fans called DBD pay-to-win with content locked behind paywalls, while DBD supporters pointed to licensing costs for official collabs and mocked Roblox's reskinned fan-inspired killers. Both sides agree DBD offers polished depth, but Roblox wins on accessibility and massive player counts, fueling gaming's free-vs-paid divide.

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A Steam screenshot of Dead by Daylight's packed DLC menu sparked heated exchanges between fans defending licensed crossovers and Roblox players praising free access in hide-and-seek horror matches.

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The 22-minute film, produced by Stone Music Entertainment, stars Yunho as Giseok, the hot-tempered vocalist of band Orange Taxi Club facing tensions and betrayal, with its full version premiering online November 19 with English and Japanese subtitles after a summer theatrical run in South Korea. In the 10:14 a.m. KST chat, Yunho greeted ATINYs, expressed delight that they could now watch, thanked them for support, and joked about preferring his fancams to Giseok. Fans have rallied with watch parties, praising his acting debut amid his busy ATEEZ schedule, as views surpass 66,000 and a signed poster giveaway boosts engagement.

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ATEEZ's Yunho lit up a Fromm chat with fans Thursday, joyfully marking the global YouTube debut of his short film 'Back! Stage' while playfully insisting they love the real him over his fiery character.

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The image, first shared widely that year and resurfaced annually on wine holidays, drew thousands of likes and jokes about her iron hold—like 'She was squeezing tf out of that glass' and 'that wine glass ain’t going nowhere.' Fans adore the quirk while some skeptics call her overrated, but it dominated posts alongside Beyoncé's elegant sip and Olivia Rodrigo shoutouts. Swift once said she'd always want to enjoy wine, and this playful nostalgia keeps her grip stealing the show.

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On February 18, National Drink Wine Day brought back a familiar sight: Taylor Swift gripping a wine glass with white knuckles in her 2020 folklore promo photo.

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Hudson Williams, the 25-year-old Canadian actor from the hockey romance series Heated Rivalry, caught Scott Beatty's eye—the co-writer of Nightwing: Year One urged James Gunn to consider him for DC's Dick Grayson. Fans divide sharply: some praise his athletic build and charm, backed by Beatty's endorsement, while critics slam his appearance, mixed Korean-British-Dutch background against Grayson's Romani roots, and romantic roles. The back-and-forth highlights calls for authentic representation after past whitewashed portrayals, amid no confirmed Nightwing casting yet.

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A comic co-writer spots potential in Hudson Williams for Dick Grayson, but fans clash over his looks, heritage, and fit for the role.

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