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Leandro Trossard was substituted in the 93rd minute of Arsenal's match against Athletic Bilbao after Martin Bueno struck him in the jaw or chin with his shoulder off the ball. Arsenal followed medical assessment and concussion protocol checks to make the substitution. The incident sparked debate over whether it qualified as a legitimate concussion sub.

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In a France 24 interview, US Senior Adviser for Africa Massad Boulos expressed deep disappointment over M23's takeover of Uvira in South Kivu, calling it a clear violation of the June 2025 Washington Peace Accord ratified in December and witnessed by President Trump. The deal sought troop withdrawals, FDLR neutralization, and economic ties over Congo's minerals, but M23—backed by Rwanda according to Boulos—advanced after partial retreats under US pressure on President Kagame. Boulos accused Kagame of betraying Trump administration trust and hinted at tools like sanctions, amid decades-old conflict displacing thousands and fragile ceasefires like the February Doha framework.

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At the Munich Security Conference, Massad Boulos didn't hold back, pointing directly at Rwanda and M23 for reigniting violence in eastern Congo despite a hard-won US peace accord.

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In a 15-minute pre-interview briefing, Veras presented graphic evidence of civilian suffering to highlight the human toll of the conflict in North and South Kivu, where M23 rebels—reportedly backed by Rwanda—control areas like Goma and recently clashed despite a ceasefire. Critics, including Rwanda-aligned voices, accused her of lobbying for the Congolese government, alleging unverified payments from President Tshisekedi and ignoring other atrocities like mass graves. Veras, a White House correspondent who has interviewed Tshisekedi, faces ongoing scrutiny but defends putting faces on the crisis that has displaced over 7 million.

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Journalist Hariana Veras sat down with U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, sharing stark footage of sexual violence, killed children, and displaced families from eastern Congo's war zone.

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Morrison scored in the 10th minute with a 20-yard free-kick over the wall, then assisted Noah Adekoya's volley 10 minutes later, before his corner nestled directly into the net late on for a 3-0 victory. Liverpool's U21s, managed by Barry Lewtas, extended their unbeaten league run to seven games heading into the international break, with a solid defense holding firm despite Forest's early chances. The Northern Ireland youth international now has 10 league goals this season, nearing Harry Wilson's 17-year-old academy record, and fans are calling for first-team opportunities after his senior debut earlier this term.

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Nineteen-year-old Kieran Morrison owned the midfield at Loughborough University Stadium, curling in a free-kick beauty and capping it with an Olimpico corner for Liverpool's U21s.

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The Commission accuses PG Glass and Glasfit of a longstanding agreement to align annual increases on laminated and toughened automotive glass supplied to end-users and insurers, violating the Competition Act. Commissioner Doris Tshepe stressed the case's priority in the automotive sector, saying dismantling the cartel would bring fairer pricing for consumers and insurance companies. If found guilty, the firms could face fines up to 10% of annual turnover; drivers highlighted costs like R18,000 to R25,000 for windscreens and frustration over limited cheaper options.

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South African drivers have long grumbled about sky-high windscreen repair bills—now the Competition Commission is taking two dominant firms to task for allegedly coordinating price hikes since 2004.

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The 28-year-old Welsh winger's Fulham contract expires in June, drawing interest from Villa and Everton. Emery likes his right-wing play and set-piece threat, passing on a January move to focus on a striker instead. Villa fans buzz with excitement over his 'bangers' for squad depth, though some call him a safe rotation pick. Fulham supporters debate a pay rise, amid a busy summer of Bosman deals.

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Harry Wilson has lit up the Premier League with eight stunning goals from just four expected, including late winners against Chelsea and Brighton. Now, Aston Villa's Unai Emery sees him as a perfect free-agent fit.

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Como, led by Cesc Fabregas, beat Juventus 2-0 at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, their first double over the Old Lady this season. Mërgim Vojvoda scored in the 11th after Di Gregorio palmed a curling shot into his own net, and Maxence Caqueret added a second amid defensive errors. Juventus controlled possession but managed only three shots on target, extending their losing streak to three matches including a 5-2 Champions League loss to Galatasaray. Fans heavily criticized the goalkeeper's shaky form, with many calling for his summer exit despite nine clean sheets earlier in Serie A.

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Juventus fans watched in disbelief as mid-table Como struck first in the 11th minute, with Michele Di Gregorio's weak parry turning into an early gift that set the tone for another home defeat.

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Manchester City's social media shared the fun snap late Wednesday, showing Stones outpacing January signing Semenyo from Bournemouth—now racking up over 45,000 likes. With City on 53 points from 26 games behind Arsenal's 58 from 27, fans see it as a bold dig at the leaders, sparking memes, jokes about Semenyo's pace, and rival shade. Stones is back from a three-month thigh injury, bolstering the squad alongside Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace as City builds momentum for the run-in.

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John Stones sprints ahead of new teammate Antoine Semenyo, glancing back with a huge grin in a training photo captioned 'Catch me if you can 😂🤝'. The playful post lands right as City trails Arsenal by five points in the title race.

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Atlético Madrid took a quick 2-0 advantage through Pablo Javier Álvarez in the 8th minute and Ademola Lookman's first Champions League goal for the club at 45+4. Brugge fought back with Onyedika's strike in the 51st, Nicolò Tresoldi's equalizer soon after, an own goal off Marcos Llorente's cross, and Christos Tzolis' late tap-in at 89 minutes. Lookman, fresh from Atalanta, notched three goals and two assists in five games, while Onyedika added a goal and assist for the Nigerian duo shining bright. The result leaves Atlético's defense vulnerable ahead of next week's second leg in Madrid.

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Atlético surged to a 2-0 lead, only for Brugge to storm back in a second-half frenzy that ended all square. Ademola Lookman's debut goal and Raphael Onyedika's midfield mastery turned the night electric.

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In Tehran's Enghelab Square, crowds torched a statue labeled 'the devil Baal,' calling it a symbol of Satanism and Zionism. The Church of Satan, founded in 1966 by Anton LaVey as an atheistic philosophy using symbols like the Sigil of Baphomet, responded firmly: Baal is not one of theirs. Replies poured in from Christians insisting Baal is satanic by nature and conspiracy theorists linking it to modern scandals, while the Church quipped about believers schooling them on their own faith.

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Protesters in Tehran burned a Baal effigy as a satanic symbol, prompting the Church of Satan to jump in with a simple correction—and a dash of humor.

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The 23-year-old versatile defender, valued at €20 million with a contract until 2028, caught Milan's attention for their backline needs, especially in a back three. Barcelona rejected Premier League bids last winter but might consider €30 million or more to fund a striker, though Flick rates Martín highly. Fans remain divided, with some calling for an instant sale of the backup behind Alejandro Balde, while others see it as proof of support for the coach. Milan's potential funds tie to €70-80 million offers for Christian Pulisic.

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Gerard Martín has earned a spot in Hansi Flick's Barcelona squad, but AC Milan's summer interest could tempt the cash-strapped club to sell.

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Dutch club Feyenoord relocated their training to their base in Tubize, Belgium, approximately 137km from Rotterdam, to allow new signing Raheem Sterling to gel with his teammates as quickly as possible. Coach Robin van Persie confirmed the decision.

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Clips from 2018 episodes of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta highlight blowups between Tokyo Vanity, Sierra Gates, and Spice, including a pasta-tossing confrontation at Sierra's home and two explosive clashes with Spice—one with a flying purse dodged Matrix-style, the other a full ranch brawl. Fans relive the raw Atlanta energy, with some calling Sierra's food dump too far, others praising Spice's quick moves and cultural takes on teasing. These moments from the show's peak era have viewers rushing back to binge the old episodes.

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Sierra Gates dumps pasta down the sink in her kitchen, and Tokyo Vanity lunges forward, held back by friends as chaos erupts.

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Manchester United fought to a 1-1 Premier League draw at West Ham, with Tomás Souček's second-half strike canceled out by Benjamin Sesko's stoppage-time volley. The 20-year-old Mainoo's pinpoint 62nd-minute delivery to Casemiro—ruled offside by VAR—earned raves for its flair and vision, as fans praised his energy across the pitch with England boss Thomas Tuchel watching. Interim manager Michael Carrick lauded Mainoo's role in connecting the team, highlighting his growing partnership with Casemiro amid United's push for momentum.

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Kobbie Mainoo curled in a stunning no-look cross for Casemiro's near-goal, drawing instant Mesut Özil comparisons from buzzing fans. Even disallowed by a whisker offside, it lit up the night.

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