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Host Iain Dale role-played as Putin on LBC Thursday evening, prompting Polanski to stress negotiation amid nuclear risks. Commentators mocked the remarks harshly, with Alex Massie comparing Polanski unfavorably to Jeremy Corbyn and James Cleverly calling them less sophisticated than children's views. While the Green Party backs Ukraine and sanctions, internal motions push to quit NATO, and defenders like Owen Jones cite past Western interventions as reasons for caution. The controversy underscores divides in British politics over Russia, Ukraine, and NATO amid U.S. shifts.

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During a live radio interview, England's Green Party leader Zack Polanski urged diplomacy with Vladimir Putin, warning of mutual nuclear obliteration if talks fail.

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The Premier League shared a 16-second clip of Sánchez's surging run and Özil's stunning volley that opened the scoring in Arsenal's dominant win over Antonio Conte's Chelsea at the Emirates. Sánchez scored first, Theo Walcott added a second, and Özil sealed it, ending Arsenal's winless streak against the Blues while Özil led the league in assists. Fans relive the duo's telepathic chemistry with excitement ahead of Saturday's February 28 derby, where Arteta's title-chasing Gunners face Chelsea again.

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Mesut Özil met Alexis Sánchez's lightning cross with a perfect volley, leaving Chelsea's defense in the dust during Arsenal's 3-0 rout on September 24, 2016.

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Imisioluwa Eniola Ayanwale, the 24-year-old BBNaija Season 10 winner from Oyo State, joined Soft Canada as brand ambassador. The platform provides immigration tips like Express Entry, study permits, and job advice for newcomers, especially Africans. After taking home N150 million in October 2025, Imisi—who designs fashion and acts—teased easier paths to Canada, turning past troll jokes about visa hunts into triumphant reality as supporters cheer her international rise.

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Imisi stood out in a crisp white outfit next to Canada's maple leaf, announcing her new role with pure excitement. Fans poured in with 🇨🇦 emojis, celebrating her big step forward.

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Nicolas Jackson is frustrated with his limited game time at Bayern Munich, having featured for just 99 minutes across 6 matches since the start of the year. Bayern Munich will not exercise the option to buy the Chelsea loanee. Jackson is set to return to Chelsea once his loan deal expires this summer.

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Portrayed by Wilbert Ross, Larkin—also called Arkin or Kino—wins hearts as a multi-talented artist pining for childhood best friend Avianna 'Via' Diaz, played by Bea Binene. The Viva One series, adapted from Gwy Saludes' Wattpad story, traces their path from high school at Valeria High to chasing fame. Wilbert shared stylish photos of his character, sparking fan tributes like edits of his longing gazes, a custom birthday cake from the 'Valeria High Squad,' and Studio Viva's praise for turning emotions into melodies. Fans call him the 'yearner of all yearners' and Via's best friend, love, and music.

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Larkin Olivier Sanchez, the devoted singer from Philippine series Golden Scenery of Tomorrow, turns a year older today, drawing waves of fan affection for his heartfelt love story.

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Manchester United secured a victory against Brentford in a Premier League match, highlighted by a goal from Matheus Cunha. Cunha contributed defensively during the game. Discussions noted controversial moments including diving by Mbuemo and Cunha, time-wasting, referee pressure by Bruno Fernandes, and a push by Maguire on Tarkowski.

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A standout stats comparison shows Yamal with 46 goals and 51 assists in fewer minutes than Palmer's 59 goals and 33 assists, shining in per-90 metrics like elite dribbling. He's racked up Euro 2024 honors as top assister and Young Player, two La Ligas, Golden Boy 2024, and Ballon d'Or runner-up status, plus 16 senior goals for Spain. This season alone, he's notched 12 goals and 15 assists, completing 98 dribbles against top defenses, fueling excitement for Barcelona's next clash.

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At just 18, Barcelona's Lamine Yamal has fans buzzing over career numbers that top Chelsea's Cole Palmer and even young Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Imisioluwa Eniola Ayanwale, the 24-year-old BBNaija Season 10 winner from Oyo State, joined Soft Canada as brand ambassador. The platform provides immigration tips like Express Entry, study permits, and job advice for newcomers, especially Africans. After taking home N150 million in October 2025, Imisi—who designs fashion and acts—teased easier paths to Canada, turning past troll jokes about visa hunts into triumphant reality as supporters cheer her international rise.

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Borussia Dortmund secured a smart €12 million deal for versatile left-back Kauã Prates from Cruzeiro, with €7 million upfront and €5 million in add-ons; he'll join ahead of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season after finishing his current campaign in Brazil. The 1.84m Brazil U17 international, born in 2008, has already broken into Cruzeiro's first team with a goal in five appearances. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl praised his one-on-one strength and mentality, while academy head Lars Ricken and new boss Niko Kovac called him a perfect fit for the club's youth development, and Prates vowed to give his all from day one.

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Seventeen-year-old Kauã Prates grinned ear-to-ear holding up his new Dortmund jersey, surrounded by club legends eager to welcome him to Signal Iduna Park.

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The acclaimed Israeli producer, overseeing production in Athens—a stand-in for Tehran due to its architecture—was discovered with pills nearby and bruises on her neck. Greek police are investigating as an apparent suicide pending autopsy, noting her medication use and prior hospitalization, with no signs of foul play. Colleagues like Hugh Laurie praised her as brilliant and funny, while her company rejected rumors of criminal involvement; she leaves a husband and three children, her legacy spanning over 40 projects including the Emmy-winning spy thriller.

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Dana Eden's brother forced open her Athens hotel door when calls went unanswered, revealing a heartbreaking scene that halted *Tehran* season four filming.

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Kavanagh was stood down by PGMOL after missing Tammy Abraham's offside goal, waving off a potential red card for Lucas Digne, and oddly awarding a free-kick outside the box for a handball inside it during Newcastle's 3-1 victory on February 14. Newcastle's Eddie Howe called them honest mistakes in a fast game, while Villa's Unai Emery and pundit Alan Shearer were far harsher. He returns for Manchester United's key top-four clash with relegation-threatened Crystal Palace on Sunday, assisted by Dan Cook and Ian Hussin, with Tony Harrington on VAR—prompting grumbles from United fans recalling his past red card to Bruno Fernandes.

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Chris Kavanagh steps back into the Premier League spotlight at Old Trafford, just two weeks after a string of glaring mistakes in Newcastle's FA Cup win over Villa left managers fuming.

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The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's February 12 study examined 2025 import data and found high pass-through rates, with 94% of tariff burdens hitting American import prices early in the year, dropping slightly to 86% by November. White House economist Kevin Hassett slammed it as the 'worst paper' in Fed history, arguing it overlooks benefits like reshored production, falling inflation, and $1,400 real wage gains per worker. The back-and-forth highlights ongoing divides over whether tariff pain for consumers outweighs long-term gains in U.S. manufacturing.

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A fresh New York Fed analysis crunched the numbers on Trump's tariffs, revealing U.S. firms and shoppers picked up nearly 90% of the bill last year.

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The 22-year-old Slovenian striker joined United from RB Leipzig last summer for a club-record £74 million. After a slow start under Ruben Amorim, who was sacked in January, Sesko has exploded with three goals in just 84 minutes across his last four league games under interim boss Michael Carrick. Carrick's side sits fourth, three points clear of Chelsea and Liverpool, with fans praising Sesko's clinical edge and crediting extra sessions with the staff. While some defend Amorim's long-term vision, Carrick's pragmatic setup has the Red Devils top of the points-per-game table.

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Benjamin Sesko stepped up as a super-sub, coolly finishing for the 1-0 win at Everton. His five Premier League goals in seven games this year have Manchester United dreaming of the Champions League.

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Since Michael Carrick took over as interim manager following Ruben Amorim's sacking earlier this month, Manuel Ugarte has played just 27 minutes across six unbeaten games, including triumphs over Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham, West Ham, and Everton. That pushed United to fourth in the Premier League, with fans linking the hot streak directly to Ugarte's absence—especially after his 15-minute sub against Fulham led to a late scare in a 3-2 win. The £50 million signing from PSG has seen United concede 24 goals in games with him on the pitch this season, prompting calls to sell while a few urge patience amid plans for a summer midfield shake-up.

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Manchester United's midfield suddenly clicks without Manuel Ugarte, sparking fan chatter after a string of gritty wins under interim boss Michael Carrick.

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The 22-year-old French midfielder, signed from Lyon for £34 million in summer 2025, impressed in pre-match drills with outrageous flair that fans compared to Ronaldinho and Hatem Ben Arfa. Coming off the bench in Manchester City's 3-2 victory, he assisted Nico O'Reilly's winner for his seventh Premier League assist this season. With three goals and seven assists in limited appearances under Pep Guardiola, Cherki's skill has fans calling for more starts while praising his bargain transfer.

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On a misty night at the Etihad, Rayan Cherki juggled and flicked the ball with pure joy alongside Phil Foden, drawing eyes from the pitch to screens everywhere.

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The world No. 10 Kazakh beat the Spaniard 6-4, 6-7(4), 7-6(3) in a gripping quarterfinal at the ABN AMRO Open, firing 59 winners to reach the semifinals in Rotterdam for the first time in seven tries. Munar, a clay specialist ranked around No. 37, pushed back hard after upsetting No. 5 Karen Khachanov, stealing the second set and building an early third-set lead before Bublik broke back. Bublik's booming serve and clutch play extended his hot 2026 start to 11-2, setting up his next ATP 500 semifinal on the indoor hard courts.

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Alexander Bublik traded blistering winners and drop-shot magic with Jaume Munar for nearly three hours, finally sealing a dramatic third-set tiebreak.

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With Chelsea facing a brutal fixture swing at Arsenal, managers are shipping out Fernandez en masse after his nightmare showing. Dango Ouattara leads replacement talks with 25 points in six games and a favorable Burnley matchup at Brentford, while Harry Wilson follows close with 26 points from Fulham starts against West Ham and Burnley. Podcasts and debates pit them against options like Rayan Ait-Nouri and others, as captaincy leans toward Bruno Fernandes despite some pushback.

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Enzo Fernandez's blank against Burnley has FPL managers hitting the transfer button hard, benching the £6.8m star for over 200,000 ahead of Chelsea's Arsenal trip.

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A standout stats comparison shows Yamal with 46 goals and 51 assists in fewer minutes than Palmer's 59 goals and 33 assists, shining in per-90 metrics like elite dribbling. He's racked up Euro 2024 honors as top assister and Young Player, two La Ligas, Golden Boy 2024, and Ballon d'Or runner-up status, plus 16 senior goals for Spain. This season alone, he's notched 12 goals and 15 assists, completing 98 dribbles against top defenses, fueling excitement for Barcelona's next clash.

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At just 18, Barcelona's Lamine Yamal has fans buzzing over career numbers that top Chelsea's Cole Palmer and even young Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Vasco da Gama, sitting 17th in the 2026 Brazilian Serie A with just one point from their opener, parted ways with Fernando Diniz and now prioritize Portuguese coaches. Amorim ranks second behind Artur Jorge, with veteran Renato Gaúcho also in contention, per local reports. At United, Amorim won only 24 of 63 games before a 1-1 draw at Leeds led to his exit on January 5; interim boss Michael Carrick has since guided the team unbeaten in six league matches, earning 16 points from 18 possible. Fans mocked the news online, though some defended Amorim's role in resetting standards and developing talents like Kobbie Mainoo.

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Just seven weeks after his Manchester United sacking, Rúben Amorim finds himself on Vasco da Gama's managerial shortlist. It's a surprising twist for the Portuguese coach now linked to Brazil's struggling side.

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RGB's mock lineup of Astro Bot games, from kart racers to Smash-style brawlers, took off after Astro Bot's 2024 success with over 2.3 million sales worldwide by early 2025. Fans jumped in with ideas like chibi god adventures and crossovers, contrasting Sony's focus on big cinematic titles like God of War with Nintendo's endless Mario spin-offs. While past Sony attempts like PlayStation All-Stars flopped, the hype builds amid strong PS5 sales of 92.2 million units as of February 5.

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A cheeky post imagining Astro Bot racers, fighters, and RPGs alongside PlayStation heroes like Kratos and Ratchet has fans genuinely excited for more.

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In a tense Premier League match Sunday, Trossard faced heavy fan backlash for his ineffective play, leading Arteta to sub him off at the 76th minute alongside the strong-performing Eberechi Eze for Martinelli and captain Martin Odegaard. Eze, Arsenal's £67.5 million signing from Palace last August, impressed before exiting, sparking debates over starting him ahead of Odegaard in midfield for the upcoming Chelsea clash at the Emirates on March 1. Sitting top with 58 points from 27 games, two ahead of Manchester City, Arsenal's rotation choices now loom large in the title race.

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With Arsenal trailing 1-3 against Crystal Palace, fans grew restless as Leandro Trossard struggled on the pitch, shouting 'How is he still playing?' before Mikel Arteta made the big switch.

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Bukayo Saka opened the scoring early with a header from Martinelli's lay-off, and Piero Hincapie made it 2-0 soon after halftime, but Hugo Bueno pulled one back and debutant Tom Edozie leveled in the 90+4th minute via Riccardo Calafiori's own goal. Martinelli assisted the opener and had chances, yet drew ire for heavy touches, poor passes, and no further impact, with fans calling his play stagnant and lacking killer instinct. The draw cuts Arsenal's lead over Manchester City to five points ahead of the North London derby, as Declan Rice showed his fury by ripping off his shirt at full time.

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Arsenal raced to a 2-0 lead at Molineux, only for a second-half meltdown to hand Wolves a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time. Fans turned their frustration squarely on Gabriel Martinelli's shaky display.

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Sundowns, second with 35 points from 16 games, need a win over fifth-placed AmaZulu (30 points from 17) to leapfrog leaders Pirates and tighten their title hold. The Brazilians fielded stars like captain Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, and young Siyabonga Ntsabeleng up front, while AmaZulu set up in a 3-4-3 at home. Twenty minutes in, it's 0-0 after even early exchanges, with Sundowns unbeaten in seven straight against Usuthu including five clean-sheet wins.

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Under the lights at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Mamelodi Sundowns lined up like a Bafana Bafana dream team, ready to snatch the top spot from Orlando Pirates.

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Sydney Sweeney stars as ruthless social climber Undine Spragg in the film version of Edith Wharton's 1913 novel, directed and adapted by Josie Rourke. Leo Woodall joins the cast, bringing his charisma alongside Sweeney's star power from Euphoria and Anyone But You. StudioCanal finances the project, with principal photography starting soon and sales at Berlin's European Film Market—reviving a long-planned adaptation after past setbacks with Sofia Coppola and Florence Pugh. Fans cheer Woodall's hot streak, blending hype with jokes about his busy slate.

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Leo Woodall, fresh from charming turns in One Day and The White Lotus, steps into Sydney Sweeney's ambitious world in a sharp take on Wharton's Custom of the Country.

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On February 21, Orlando Pirates fell 4-5 on penalties to second-division Casric Stars in the Nedbank Cup last-32 at Orlando Stadium, despite dominating possession in a 0-0 draw. Namibian left-back Deon Hotto, 34, lit up the match with a masterful elastico—faking a step-over, dragging the ball behind his standing foot, and bursting past his marker—captured in a clip that drew over 22,000 likes. Fans called him a magician, joked about FIFA updates, and praised the PSL's flair, giving Pirates supporters a highlight amid the heartbreak as the team shifts back to league defense.

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Even in defeat, Orlando Pirates' Deon Hotto turned the left flank into his playground with a slick elastico that left a defender dizzy and fans worldwide cheering.

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