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Former One Direction member Liam Payne died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fans worldwide shared emotional tributes, songs, and photos mourning his passing. The news prompted concerned messages from friends and acquaintances, highlighting the widespread impact on the fan community.

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The post gained massive traction after BTS ARMY fans read it as shading Jungkook, who debuted at 15 but graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul in 2017, photos capturing him in his yellow uniform holding his diploma. ARMY then pointed to ENHYPEN's Ni-ki, who debuted at 14 after middle school with no public high school graduation confirmed. ENGENEs pushed back by noting member Jay attended high school in Korea and called out past fan actions, underscoring tensions between the HYBE groups amid K-pop's young trainee culture.

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A Korean netizen's simple wish for future idols to finish high school before debuting pulled both fandoms into a lively online exchange.

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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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The 14-second clip from a routine traffic stop in Estes Park, Colorado, shows the elk casually interrupting the arrest amid flashing police lights. Posted widely since early February, it drew laughs with jokes about the elk helping the cops or staging a jailbreak. Locals noted elk often roam freely near Rocky Mountain National Park, making such encounters commonplace in the area.

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Two officers cuff a suspect on a foggy roadside when a bull elk strolls in, steps right over the guy, and trots off like it's no big deal.

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The first magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit the West Chile Rise at 07:21 UTC, 1,700 kilometers west of Chile at a shallow 10-kilometer depth, in a tectonically active mid-ocean ridge. About 75 minutes later, a 4.5 quake struck 77 kilometers south of Coquimbo at 08:34 UTC, possibly felt in nearby towns like Ovalle and Coquimbo, home to over 160,000 people. No damage or injuries were reported, with agencies like USGS, EMSC, and Chile's CSN confirming the events as typical for the Nazca-South America subduction zone.

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Early Friday, a 5.0 quake rumbled deep in the remote South Pacific, followed by a 4.5 tremor felt near Chile's shore.

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In their Group D finale at Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Egypt, Chiefs fell 2-1 to Zamalek, with Juan Bezerra and Abdallah El Said scoring before Glody Lilepo's late reply. The defeat dropped Chiefs to third on 10 points behind Zamalek's 11 and Al Masry's 10, ending their continental campaign despite topping the group earlier. Coach Bruce Bvuma's gritty squad couldn't overcome away struggles, mirroring early exits in domestic cups, as fans voiced frustration over the coaching and collapse.

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Kaizer Chiefs needed just a draw to advance, but Zamalek struck twice in the second half at Ismailia, leaving the South African side stunned and out of the quarterfinals.

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FC Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong sustained a tear in his biceps femoris during a training session and underwent medical examinations confirming the injury. He is expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks to one month. The injury will cause him to miss multiple upcoming La Liga and UEFA Champions League matches.

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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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The TikTok video from South African influencer and florist Paballo Kgware shows her overwhelmed reaction at what looks like Fresh Food restaurant during a women-only friendship brunch. Skeptics accused her of staging the delivery herself, citing the ready camera, her prepared expression, and her history of flower content. Defenders clapped back, insisting fat girls deserve public love and pointing to unconfirmed hints of a real partner, turning the sweet gesture into heated back-and-forth.

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Paballo Kgware burst into tears and laughter at a Galentine's brunch when a waiter handed her a huge bouquet with a 'Petals for my petal' card. Her joyful Zulu caption, wishing she'd died from Covid in exaggerated bliss, captured the moment perfectly.

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The TikTok video from South African influencer and florist Paballo Kgware shows her overwhelmed reaction at what looks like Fresh Food restaurant during a women-only friendship brunch. Skeptics accused her of staging the delivery herself, citing the ready camera, her prepared expression, and her history of flower content. Defenders clapped back, insisting fat girls deserve public love and pointing to unconfirmed hints of a real partner, turning the sweet gesture into heated back-and-forth.

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Paballo Kgware burst into tears and laughter at a Galentine's brunch when a waiter handed her a huge bouquet with a 'Petals for my petal' card. Her joyful Zulu caption, wishing she'd died from Covid in exaggerated bliss, captured the moment perfectly.

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