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In a Church Times interview following his recent West Bank visit, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell described Israeli military actions in Gaza as deliberately indiscriminate and genocidal acts, while labeling the West Bank a regime of apartheid and ethnic cleansing through settler expansion. He emphasized that his criticism targets state policies, not Judaism or Jewish people, and supports Church divestment from occupation-enabling companies. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis rebuked the remarks as irresponsible and morally inverted, planning a personal letter to Cottrell amid growing divides among UK faith leaders over the Gaza conflict now in its second year.

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After witnessing settler violence in the West Bank, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell has accused Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza and apartheid in the occupied territories.

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British artist Artemas, who co-wrote 'Like Animals' on BTS's upcoming fifth studio album Arirang, shared a cheeky TikTok reacting to his sultry hits like 'Southbound.' The clip has fans speculating that the track—composed by RM and described as expressing a 'will to live passionately'—could be one of BTS's steamiest, especially with Artemas reposting a Jimin and Jungkook fan edit. Arirang, BTS's first full-group project since 2020's BE, drops March 20 with producers like Pdogg and Mike WiLL Made-It. Subtle teases, like deer imagery in yellow and purple hearts, keep building the primal energy as pre-saves climb.

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Artemas stares wide-eyed at his own explicit lyrics in a TikTok, captioning it: 'BTS heard this filth and said, let’s work with this guy?' Fans are piecing together the wild clues for album track 'Like Animals.'

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St Patrick's Athletic launched their 2026/27 third jersey in collaboration with Inchicore band The Wolfe Tones, featuring an off-white Umbro design with green accents, tricolor sleeves, and the band's name boldly across the chest. The cinematic reveal video shows founding members Brian Warfield, Tommy Byrne, and Noel Nagle performing in the kits, with subtle nods like 'Ireland Land of Song' down the back and proceeds supporting local youth groups. Fans love it, trading playful rivalry jabs with Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers supporters, while eyeing the jersey for upcoming European matches.

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The Wolfe Tones founders strummed banjos and guitars in the new cream kits amid Inchicore's rain-slicked streets and pub vibes, capturing the heart of their shared Dublin neighborhood.

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Released just after midnight on March 6, 'Mofe' dethroned 'Jogodo' on Apple Music Nigeria's Top Songs chart, with Mavo now claiming six spots in the top 10 including 'Big Bum Bum' at #3 and 'Aura Salad' at #4. The Edo State native, balancing university studies with music since his 2025 debut, celebrated humbly on social media: '6 songs on top 10, no album. i’m grateful Lord.' Fans chanted 'mofe' in comments, sparking challenges, while his blend of smooth flows and street swagger cements his breakout momentum.

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At just 22, medical student Mavo watched his new single 'Mofe' hit number one overnight, knocking off a Wizkid and Asake smash after fans begged for the drop in his cryptic teases.

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The bill overrides state fees, training rules, and penalties on eligible adults carrying concealed firearms in public places open to all, except private property with bans or secure spots like courthouses. It builds on Supreme Court rulings affirming public carry as a Second Amendment right and applies to all 50 states, D.C., and territories while keeping federal bans on prohibited people. Gun rights groups endorse it as restoring Founders' intent, though some conservatives question federal overreach and passage looks unlikely without bipartisan support.

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Sen. Mike Lee wants law-abiding adults to carry concealed guns nationwide without needing state permits or facing penalties for crossing borders.

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Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, leading the Democratic race for attorney general, described herself as arguing at the Supreme Court in the 2024 Trump v. Anderson case to disqualify Donald Trump under the 14th Amendment. Supreme Court transcripts confirm Solicitor General Shannon Stevenson delivered the oral arguments on February 8, 2024, while Attorney General Phil Weiser's office filed the briefs; Griswold was a named party but did not participate orally. Critics like legal analyst Scott Robinson call her statements a misrepresentation, especially as rivals with extensive courtroom experience highlight her limited record ahead of party caucuses this month, though her campaign insists 'argue' can mean broader involvement and she leads in polls.

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Jena Griswold has touted her role in the Trump ballot case as arguing before the Supreme Court. But records show someone else spoke for Colorado that day.

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Music stars including Asake, Zlatan Ibile, Shallipopi, and Larry Gaaga gathered at Gamma Lagos for casual football on astroturf, table tennis battles, and basketball hoops. Olamide laughed at clips of Asake and Zlatan facing off, joking about Asake carrying the goalpost while fans celebrated their perfect 'otu' chemistry. The spontaneous night offered a healthy break from clubbing, with onlookers cheering the high-energy unwind.

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Under Lagos floodlights, Asake and Zlatan Ibile chased a football with the same fire they bring to their tracks, hilariously shaking the goalpost in a bid to score.

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Newcastle United beat Manchester United 2-1 on March 4 despite playing with 10 men after Jacob Ramsey's harsh red card for simulation. Anthony Gordon's stoppage-time penalty put the Magpies ahead, only for Casemiro to equalize moments later from a free kick. Sub Osula sealed a historic win in the 90th minute, becoming the first substitute to score a last-gasp Premier League winner against United, as Eddie Howe hailed it a famous victory.

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With seconds ticking down at St. James' Park, sub William Osula sprinted at 36.63 km/h, curled past the keeper, and sent Newcastle fans into ecstasy.

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Wangila, a dedicated Aqua Rescue team member, died while searching for a 14-year-old boy swept away by floodwaters on February 28 near Nyayo Highrise. Colleagues report he was electrocuted by a live wire amid risks from illegal connections in the flood-prone area. The Kenya Red Cross praised his courage, noting his 2025 Special Recognition Award and role mentoring volunteers, as tributes honor his selfless service during ongoing heavy rains.

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Samuel Wanyonyi Wangila spent over 15 years pulling people from danger, but on March 3, he gave his life during a flood rescue along Nairobi's Mbagathi River.

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Arsenal fans express divided opinions on Cesc Fàbregas amid reports linking him to the Chelsea managerial position. Some fans label him a traitor due to his past transfers from Arsenal to Barcelona and then to Chelsea, while others defend his decisions.

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The British singer-songwriter dropped the track today, February 27, as a preview of her sophomore album *This Music May Contain Hope*, out March 27 on her own Human Re Sources label. Produced with lush orchestration evoking Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse, it blends soulful yearning and optimism, complete with Spotify's playful 'This music may contain hope' warning. This comes right before her BRIT Awards performance tomorrow, February 28, at London's O2 Arena, following her record six wins in 2024.

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RAYE pours raw heartbreak into her soaring five-minute ballad 'Nightingale Lane,' named after a London street from a past love. Fans are already raving about her powerhouse vocals that hit deep.

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Cruz Azul snapped Chivas' perfect Clausura 2026 start with a 2-1 comeback win in Matchday 7's 'Duelo de Punteros,' marking their seventh straight unbeaten run against Guadalajara. Keeper Andrés Gudiño's double saves kept them alive early, while post-match tension saw coaches nearly clash in the tunnel. The result tightens the title race, with Cruz Azul now closing in on the leaders and fans sharing joyful family moments in team kits.

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Toro Fernández opened the scoring for Chivas, Cade Cowell tied it up, but Charly Rodríguez's late strike sent Cruz Azul fans into ecstasy at Estadio Cuauhtémoc.

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Moses Ukwai, living in Gambia, was convicted on one count of rape under the Sexual Offences Act of 2013 after prosecutors proved he coerced the child into a sexual act. The judge imposed the maximum life term to underscore the crime's gravity against such a vulnerable victim, though Ukwai was cleared on a second charge involving an eight-year-old. Nigerians online voiced outrage and relief, lamenting how such acts harm their nation's reputation while demanding even stricter punishments.

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A 44-year-old Nigerian man faced a Gambian courtroom, where Justice S.K. Jobarteh handed down a life sentence for the brutal rape of a seven-year-old girl last April.

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The Ecuadorian midfielder has racked up 51 interceptions in the 2025/26 campaign, topping every player in the league and leading all midfielders with 137 since joining Chelsea from Brighton in 2023/24. Fans celebrated his dominant display in the 4-1 win over Aston Villa on March 4, where his recoveries and progressive passing silenced doubters. Partner Enzo Fernández adds flair with eight Premier League goals this season, as the duo powers Chelsea's fifth-place push on 48 points from 29 games, chasing Champions League spots.

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Moisés Caicedo read the play perfectly, snagged another ball, and sparked Chelsea's attack—now he's the first Premier League player to reach 50 interceptions this season.

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The Civil Society Groups of Good Governance issued a 72-hour ultimatum on March 6, claiming Kalu overlapped his NYSC service from March 2010 to March 2011 with Law School studies in Enugu, calling it statutorily impossible and urging record releases. Kalu's office dismissed the allegations as unproven and politically motivated, pointing to a 2023 NYSC letter confirming his certificate's authenticity and his successful bar call in 2011 after checks. Supporters and legal experts note no rules bar combining NYSC with training if met, with the ultimatum ticking as authorities stay silent.

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A coalition of civil society groups gathered in Abuja, pressing Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu to pause his duties while probes check his NYSC and Law School records.

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A popular post shared photos comparing FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, known for his bold style and infrastructure work in Abuja, to Nollywood star Francis Odega, famous for his 'Mr. Gerarahere' Pidgin humor. It suggested Odega as the perfect actor to play Wike in a movie, sparking over 9,000 likes and funny replies like fake titles 'Agreement is Agreement' and quips about needing security for movie Wike. While some skeptics questioned the idea of a Wike biopic, the fun highlights how Nigerians mix humor with views on his consequential role in politics.

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Side-by-side photos of politician Nyesom Wike and comedian Francis Odega have Nigerians cracking up over their striking resemblance.

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Lagos creator @Mautiin01 launched the fun around 2:30 p.m. UTC with three lists of Nollywood stars like Mr. Latin, Babasuwe, Elesho, and more, asking who stands out as the funniest. Fans shared clips, nostalgia for chaotic skits and cultural jabs, with Okele, Lanko, and Sanyeri leading the cheers—though some called picks overrated or questioned the 'legends' tag. These enduring figures from Yoruba cinema keep drawing laughs through street-smart timing and viral moments still shared today.

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Photos of Sanyeri, Lanko, Okele, and Apankufor hit the feed, sparking fans to passionately crown their funniest Yoruba comedy king.

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NFL free agency starts March 11, and the Jets plan to add two veteran quarterbacks, with offensive coordinator Frank Reich favoring Wentz after their strong 2017 Eagles run where he threw 33 touchdowns in 13 games. The Cardinals will release Kyler Murray next Wednesday, letting him hit the market at a bargain vet minimum while they cover most of his salary; Minnesota leads as the favorite to land the 28-year-old dual-threat amid reports of team support. Other names like Geno Smith and Jacoby Brissett swirl for New York, while fans react with Jets supporters joking 'March for Arch' and Vikings backers eyeing Murray with Justin Jefferson.

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Frank Reich sees Carson Wentz as his top pick to strengthen the Jets' quarterback room, drawing on their past successes together. Meanwhile, Kyler Murray's imminent release from Arizona has Vikings fans buzzing about a potential fit.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the TPS termination on January 13, citing improved conditions in Somalia and national interests, with protections expiring at 11:59 p.m. on March 17. A video from a Minnesota grocery store, showing women in hijabs saying people 'deserve to be here' on 'stolen land,' drew calls for deportation, echoing White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's statement that those who don't respect U.S. values are not welcome. Critics countered by questioning if the logic applies to dissenting Americans, highlighting divides between enforcement and inclusion amid rising deportations.

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With just weeks until March 17, 2,500 Somali nationals face the end of their Temporary Protected Status, stirring fresh online clashes over belonging and borders.

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ESPN's First Take debated whether Boston's Jaylen Brown or Denver's Nikola Jokic deserves NBA MVP honors before tonight's primetime matchup, sparking fan backlash over the comparison. Brown averages 29.2 points, 7 rebounds, and 4.9 assists in 51 games while Tatum recovers from an Achilles injury, though advanced stats favor Jokic's 28.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 10.5 assists with elite efficiency for the fourth-place Nuggets. Boston thrives even without Brown at times, highlighting team depth, yet some see him as an underdog load-carrier; official ladders still rank Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic ahead.

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Jaylen Brown has been carrying the Celtics without Jayson Tatum, dropping 29 points a game. But can he really top Nikola Jokic's triple-double mastery in the MVP race?

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Sowore accused Inspector-General Olatunji Disu, sworn in on March 4, 2026, of weak leadership after Badejo was remanded at Kirikiri Prison by a Lagos court on Friday despite initial bail. Badejo, arrested February 6 over alleged defamatory posts against pastors Johnson Suleman and Daniel Olukoya, pleaded not guilty to four counts; her next hearing is March 16. Police spokesperson ACP Benjamin Hundeyin defended the process as court-driven, while reactions online urge patience for Disu or question police handling amid reform promises.

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Just days into his role, Nigeria's new top cop faces heat from activist Omoyele Sowore over the remand of UK blogger Maureen Badejo in a heated cyberstalking case.

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Members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Pakistan’s National Assembly chanted “Death to America” while expressing solidarity with Iran amid regional tensions. PTI maintains organized diaspora networks in Texas, including PTI USA Texas Chapter, PTI DFW, and PTI United Houston, which hold rallies and events in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Sugar Land.

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At a January 19 stakeholders' meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State House Speaker Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin pledged a bill to regulate house agents after youths detailed extortion like excessive commissions and caution deposits. A special committee is now drafting measures such as capping fees at 3-5% of annual rent, requiring registration, banning caution fees, and limiting rent hikes to one-year notice. The bill aims for Governor Seyi Makinde's assent by March 2026, with Ogundoyin already briefing him on the reforms to restore fairness in housing.

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Young people in Ibadan shared raw stories of agents demanding fees that dwarf annual rent, turning simple house hunts into financial nightmares.

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Israel's government extended its nationwide state of emergency until March 12, approved Sunday via telephone poll and pending Knesset ratification, to enforce Home Front Command restrictions like school closures, bans on gatherings, and limits on non-essential workplaces. The move follows joint Israeli-U.S. strikes on February 28 that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, its defense minister, and dozens of leaders, prompting Iranian missile retaliation that killed at least 11 in Israel including in Beit Shemesh and Tel Aviv, plus three U.S. soldiers elsewhere. With Ben Gurion Airport closed until March 6 and strikes ongoing, officials prepare for potential further extensions while Iran signals possible de-escalation talks via Oman.

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Sirens blared across Israel as families huddled in shelters, mourning losses like volunteer Ronit Elimelech and her mother Sara after an Iranian missile struck their synagogue.

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Nigerian pastor Jerry Eze led the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD) live prayer session at 7am. Participants posted celebratory messages online declaring 'The Glory of God Has Taken Over' and 'What God Cannot Do Does Not Exist' using hashtags #NSPPD and #7amFirePrayers. The session generated significant engagement, including a post from Jerry Eze receiving over 1,100 likes.

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