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On February 19, 2026, the @NZParliament account—overseen by Clerk David Wilson—posted its final update, directing followers to Facebook or parliament.nz for news on oral questions and Royal Assent. Wilson pulled the plug after reports of Grok generating non-consensual deepfakes and child exploitation material, saying it didn't feel right for Parliament to stay on a platform allowing that. Politicians like Winston Peters and Christopher Bishop criticized the solo decision as virtue-signaling that cuts off nearly 1 million Kiwis on X, especially heading into the November election, while free speech advocates argue it denies voters authoritative info from their top news app.

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New Zealand's official Parliament account logged off X for good, pointing to disturbing reports of its AI chatbot Grok creating deepfake nudes and worse.

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Fans of Sunderland AFC are debating manager David Moyes' future following a recent match with poor attacking output. Discussions question whether to extend his contract, which has 12 months remaining, or replace him in the summer.

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On February 25, 2009, Liverpool beat Real Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg, thanks to Benayoun's late header from Fábio Aurélio's free-kick. They followed with a 4-0 win at Anfield, securing a 5-0 aggregate victory with goals from Steven Gerrard, Andrea Dossena, and Fernando Torres. Fans are reliving the moment through throwback videos, especially with the 2025/26 knockout draw approaching where Liverpool could face Madrid again. It's Liverpool's only competitive win at the Bernabéu against their rivals, fueling hopes for more history.

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Yossi Benayoun leaped to head home the winner in the 82nd minute, silencing the Bernabéu as Rafael Benítez pocketed his glasses in celebration.

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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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Spurs' £222 million wage bill for 2023-24 ranks lowest among big six clubs, at just 42% of revenue, far below norms, as sources blame years of underinvestment and injuries for their 16th-place slide. Recent signings like £35 million Conor Gallagher on £200,000 a week signal a shift under new leadership post-Daniel Levy, with plans for more spending tied to Premier League survival. Fans doubt the timing amid a winless 2026 start, calling it a season ticket ploy, while relegation risks a massive revenue hit.

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Tottenham Hotspur sits just four points above the drop zone after 27 games, with owners eyeing a squad rebuild this summer—but only if they stay up.

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Starting Thursday, Carney will visit Mumbai, New Delhi, Sydney, Canberra, and Tokyo with ministers and premiers to boost trade, energy, tech, AI, and defence amid U.S. tariffs. Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux, who switched from Conservatives to Liberals last week, joins as a special advisor, prompting outrage from critics like James Bezan who call it 'payback' and a taxpayer perk for a 'traitor.' Carney's office frames the mission as a plan to double non-U.S. exports over the next decade, while Conservatives accuse him of neglecting U.S. trade deals.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney heads out on a nine-day trip to strengthen ties with India, Australia, and Japan, but the invite for a recent Conservative defector has Conservatives fuming.

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Fans express widespread excitement over Lando Norris achieving the Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship title in the 2026 season with McLaren. Discussions highlight his podium celebrations, McLaren F1 content foreshadowing the championship, fan merchandise arrivals, and reaction videos. References include nostalgic nods to his past performances such as in Austria.

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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 City beat Newcastle United 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium, with Nico O'Reilly scoring twice—including a header from Haaland's cross—to keep City two points behind leaders Arsenal after 27 games. Haaland didn't score but dazzled midway through the first half with a la croqueta move that racked up thousands of likes on City's post. His all-around game included a personal-best 12 duels won, tracking back to defend, and creating chances, silencing critics who mocked his earlier touches against Newcastle.

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Erling Haaland surprised everyone with a slick double-touch nutmeg on the left flank, gliding past defenders like it was nothing. It was the kind of flair fans rarely see from the powerhouse striker.

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A Hong Kong court convicted Lai in December 2025 of conspiring to collude with foreign forces and publish seditious material through over 160 Apple Daily articles that prosecutors said incited hatred and sought foreign sanctions during 2019 protests. Judges labeled him the mastermind, imposing the stiffest penalty yet under Beijing's 2020 security law, surpassing 10-year terms for other executives. While Hong Kong's leader praised the ruling and some cited the territory's strong rule-of-law ranking, Western leaders and Lai's family decried it as political persecution and a blow to press freedom, with appeals now ahead.

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Jimmy Lai, the 78-year-old media founder detained since 2020, heard his 20-year sentence in a packed courtroom on February 8, 2026, as his family watched his health decline from diabetes and vision loss.

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Vice President JD Vance wrapped his trip on February 10 by signing a U.S.-Azerbaijan Charter on Strategic Partnership with President Ilham Aliyev, covering energy, cybersecurity, AI, defense, and more. The visit followed the first-ever trip by a sitting U.S. vice president to Armenia, where he announced a $9 billion nuclear cooperation deal to build economic ties and support the 2025 peace agreement over Nagorno-Karabakh. Vance praised leaders for turning war into prosperity, aiming to counter Russian and Iranian influence through commerce and secure energy routes.

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JD Vance stepped off Air Force Two in chilly Baku with his wife Usha and their three kids—Mirabel, Vivek, and Ewan—bringing a family touch to high-stakes diplomacy.

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Social media users highlight that New York City's $120 billion annual budget exceeds those of countries such as Portugal, Taiwan, Kuwait, and Greece ($85 billion). They note Tokyo's budget is approximately $62 billion for a population of 14 million compared to New York City's 8 million.

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Prosecutors had sought life imprisonment for Vardanyan on charges like war crimes, terrorism financing, and separatism tied to his role as state minister from November 2022 to February 2023. Azerbaijan views the trial as justice for crimes during the long conflict over the enclave it considers its territory, with one analyst calling it a signal that separatism is over. Vardanyan's family and lawyers decried the verdict as politically motivated, citing restricted due process, while Amnesty International called the civilian trial by a military court a travesty amid ongoing peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

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Ruben Vardanyan, the billionaire philanthropist who left Russia to lead in Nagorno-Karabakh, heard his 20-year prison sentence in a Baku military court on Tuesday.

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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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On Thursday, the hashtag #ShehbazLeadsPakistan trended with praise from PML-N supporters for Sharif's role in slashing inflation to 4.5% from 29.2%, doubling foreign reserves, and boosting GDP growth to 3.71% in early 2025-26. They highlighted his trips to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, and others that strengthened trade and security ties, plus job creation and avoiding default. Opposition PTI voices fired back, calling it propaganda amid tax shortfalls, low investment, brain drain, and calls for fair elections with Imran Khan still jailed.

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Videos of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shaking hands with world leaders lit up feeds, as fans called 2025 his 'masterclass' in diplomacy and quick fixes for Pakistan's economy.

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