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Iranian activists are urgently sharing claims that Shirvan cafe owner Masoud Babaei, arrested January 8 amid protests, was tortured into confessing and now risks execution early Friday. Human rights group Hengaw confirmed his detention in a sweep targeting Kurds, while posts circulate his photo stamped 'SENTENCED TO DEATH' and call for amplification with hashtags like #مسعود_بابایی. This push highlights Iran's crackdown, with over 100 executions since early January on protest-related charges, as online voices battle state silence and past campaigns have occasionally stopped such fates.

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A desperate message from inside an Iranian prison warns that Masoud Babaei could face hanging at dawn on January 31. Activists are flooding posts with his name, hoping global attention might halt the gallows.

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On January 18 in Kurmin Wali village, armed bandits abducted 163 to 177 people from two Cherubim and Seraphim churches and one ECWA congregation around 9-10 a.m., with 9 to 11 escaping soon after. Kaduna police first denied the reports but confirmed them after verification, launching operations while noting the captives' location is known but blocked by human shields. Bandits demanded 250 million naira and 20 motorcycles from the village head, accusing locals of stealing bikes; no ransom has been paid. Escaped mother Lovina Ezekiel lost her two-week-old baby in the chaos and fears for her husband and five children still held, as families sleep in the bush amid trauma.

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Gunmen stormed three churches during Sunday services, herding worshippers into the bush as families watched in horror. Nine days later, more than 160 remain captive.

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Goldsmith, ex-wife of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, reports a 97% drop in her post impressions this year, from hundreds of millions monthly to just 28.6 million total, based on X's Grok analytics. She claims posts about Khan's jail conditions or her sons' denied access get sharply reduced visibility in Pakistan and globally, following government pressure. Khan has been detained since August 2023 on corruption charges his party calls politically motivated; a UN expert urged an end to his solitary confinement on December 12, 2025. Supporters like Piers Morgan call the treatment outrageous, while critics point to Khan's convictions.

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Jemima Goldsmith shares the pain of her two sons, who haven't seen or spoken to their father Imran Khan in months amid blocked letters and prison isolation. She's turning to Elon Musk with data showing her posts about his detention reach far fewer people.

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Ronald Araujo, a defender for FC Barcelona, has arrived in Nazareth, Israel, on a religious and cultural trip aimed at achieving a spiritual reset to regain strength and recover. Photos show him smiling and posing with locals in indoor settings featuring wooden walls and trophy shelves, as well as outdoors near wooden structures. The visit follows his recent challenges, including a red card in a match against Chelsea.

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Children's educator Ms. Rachel Accurso ignited a heated discussion on X after posting on Instagram that equating Palestinian concern with antisemitism silences voices amid Gaza's child deaths. Critics, including commentator Joseph Nichol, accused her of implying Jews support child deaths, while defenders like rapper Soul Khan and author Hend Amry argued she criticizes Israel's actions, not Judaism, citing UN-verified figures of over 20,000 child fatalities. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions in addressing the Gaza conflict without conflating policy with identity.

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In a storm of X posts, beloved kids' educator Ms. Rachel Accurso faces backlash for decrying how antisemitism labels mute pleas for Gaza's children—over 20,000 dead, per UN data—exposing raw divides over war and words.

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Opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka pledged on November 11 to revoke the government's privatization of the profitable Kenya Pipeline Company if his Azimio coalition wins power in 2027, criticizing the sale of a key revenue-generating asset. President William Ruto's Sh4.5 trillion economic blueprint, unveiled on November 2, aims for first-world status by 2055 through investments in infrastructure, agriculture, and manufacturing, with the KPC IPO set to raise Sh100 billion by March 2026. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi warned on November 9 of impending hardships from asset sales and tax hikes, as social media reflects public concerns over economic sovereignty and national assets.

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In a bold stand against President Ruto's ambitious economic overhaul, opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka declares war on the privatization of Kenya's lucrative pipeline, vowing to undo the deal and reclaim national wealth.

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On December 8, JvniorLive posted that Jesus never said he was God, prompting Christians to cite verses such as John 8:58 and John 20:28 as evidence of his divinity. Muslims countered by viewing Jesus as a prophet, not divine, and emphasized Islam's monotheism tracing back to Adam. The exchanges also touched on Hinduism's fringe links to Christianity and deep scriptural divides, with no clear resolution amid clashing interpretations of ancient texts.

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A simple denial that Jesus ever called himself God drew quick replies from many Christians. They pointed to passages like 'I and the Father are one' from John 10:30 to make their case.

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Two 18-year-old Palestinians from Hebron and Beit Omar rammed their vehicle into Israelis at the Gush Etzion junction south of Jerusalem on Tuesday, then stabbed victims, killing 71-year-old Aharon Cohen and wounding a man, a boy, and a woman. Israeli security forces killed both attackers on site. Cohen, a Kiryat Arba resident and father of six, was remembered by neighbors as a kind community pillar during his funeral that evening.

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A vehicle slammed into a crowd at Gush Etzion junction, followed by knives flashing in a deadly ambush that claimed an innocent life.

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After sitting out November games against Tottenham and Everton, Dalot returned stronger, starting United's last three matches with a goal against West Ham and an assist in the 4-1 Wolves win. His touches in the attacking third hit 65, doubling penalty-area visits from prior starts. A source close to the 26-year-old praised his response to criticism, evolving from full-back into a winger-like threat ahead of Amad's AFCON absence. Fans hailed his recent showings as career-best in red, though some question the left-wing shift in Amorim's system.

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Diogo Dalot took Ruben Amorim's benching in stride, knowing his early form fell short amid fan pressure. Extra one-on-one drills at Carrington turned him into a sharper attacking force.

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The iYouth Endala Summer Experience ends tonight with its NYE Grande Finale, an All Black Affair at Ethiopia on 59 Richards Drive, Halfway House, Midrand. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. SAST, featuring DJs like DJ Sbu, Chymamusique, and Thabo Phatse, plus a live Boom Shaka set for nostalgia around midnight, running until 4:35 a.m. Presented by XO Agency and Radio 2000, the strict all-black dress code channels timeless elegance, with VIP options via Ticketpro and sponsors like GH Mumm boosting the vibes. Founder Clifford Masinga promises an unforgettable cultural send-off to 2025 for Johannesburg's party crowd.

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Picture slipping into your sharpest black outfit for a groove-filled countdown at Ethiopia venue in Midrand, where kwaito legends Boom Shaka take the stage right at midnight.

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In a January 17 speech, Bukele dismissed investing in education for gang members who've 'graduated from the university of crime,' pointing to El Salvador's homicide rate plummeting from 106 per 100,000 in 2015 to a record low 1.3 in 2025 after mass arrests of over 80,000 suspects and a massive prison. Supporters like Elon Musk and U.S. Senator Mike Lee praise the results as a model for safer streets, while critics from Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch highlight arbitrary detentions, torture reports, and over 260 detainee deaths since 2022. Bukele's approach, followed by a quip about a pickpocket caught '3 Doritos later,' underscores his push for swift enforcement amid global divides on crime and rights.

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Surrounded by security forces and seated prisoners, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele declared criminals beyond redemption by education—only force works.

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A Yoruba woman from Oyo State, known as Papaya Ex, was offered 5 million naira to eat swallow, specifically eba and egusi soup, for the first time in more than 20 years at Itumimi restaurant with branches in Awoyaya, Ikate, and Ekota. Despite initial hesitation, she attempted the meal but could not finish it as a first-timer and returned to her preferred spaghetti and rice. The video of her experience sparked online discussions questioning its authenticity and sharing personal stories about trying swallow foods like eba, amala, and pounded yam.

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