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Seven weeks after a U.S. military operation on January 3 captured former President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, killing 32 Cubans, interim President Delcy Rodríguez has dismissed Cuban advisers from key roles, turning to Venezuelan bodyguards only. This shift follows U.S. pressure, including blocked oil shipments to Cuba, and aligns with economic reforms like a new oil law granting America oversight of sales, which has funneled $1 billion in revenue. A recent poll shows 72% of Venezuelans feeling optimistic about the country's direction under Rodríguez, though opposition voices question her support and highlight fears of U.S. coercion amid calls for elections.

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With Maduro in U.S. custody, Venezuela's interim leader ordered Cuban security teams out of her guard and intelligence units—a sharp break from years of close reliance on Havana's elite protection.

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Alon Ohel, a 24-year-old Israeli-Serbian pianist abducted by Hamas from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, performed publicly for the first time since his release in mid-October 2025. The emotional moment at Hostages Square drew cheers from a crowd waving yellow ribbons and Israeli flags, as Ohel played 'Song Without a Name' by Yehudit Ravitz, a melody he tapped during his ordeal. Released as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal, Ohel's return highlights Israel's efforts to free hostages, though three individuals—Ran Ben-On, Dror Or, and Sudthisak—remain in Gaza.

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After 775 days of captivity, freed pianist Alon Ohel returned to the keys at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, playing the song that sustained him through Gaza's tunnels.

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Alon Ohel, a 24-year-old Israeli-Serbian pianist abducted by Hamas from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, performed publicly for the first time since his release in mid-October 2025. The emotional moment at Hostages Square drew cheers from a crowd waving yellow ribbons and Israeli flags, as Ohel played 'Song Without a Name' by Yehudit Ravitz, a melody he tapped during his ordeal. Released as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal, Ohel's return highlights Israel's efforts to free hostages, though three individuals—Ran Ben-On, Dror Or, and Sudthisak—remain in Gaza.

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After 775 days of captivity, freed pianist Alon Ohel returned to the keys at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, playing the song that sustained him through Gaza's tunnels.

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Alon Ohel, a 24-year-old Israeli-Serbian pianist abducted by Hamas from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, performed publicly for the first time since his release in mid-October 2025. The emotional moment at Hostages Square drew cheers from a crowd waving yellow ribbons and Israeli flags, as Ohel played 'Song Without a Name' by Yehudit Ravitz, a melody he tapped during his ordeal. Released as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal, Ohel's return highlights Israel's efforts to free hostages, though three individuals—Ran Ben-On, Dror Or, and Sudthisak—remain in Gaza.

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After 775 days of captivity, freed pianist Alon Ohel returned to the keys at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, playing the song that sustained him through Gaza's tunnels.

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Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai selected Real Madrid's Fede Valverde over Matheus Cunha, Vitinha, Martin Odegaard, and Frenkie de Jong, and chose Luka Modric over Gennaro Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo, and Andres Iniesta. The interview clip was shared by Anything Liverpool and Madrid Universal.

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On February 22, Donna Mugoh tweeted wondering why cartel leaders like El Chapo and El Mencho always use 'El,' then cheekily added 'El Ruto' for Kenya's William Ruto. The post exploded with users dubbing leaders like South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa as 'El Ramaphosa' and Nigeria's Bola Tinubu as 'El Tinubu,' playing on perceptions of power and shady dealings. 'El' simply means 'the' in Spanish, a branding trick cartel bosses use to build mythic status, as seen with Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán serving life in the U.S. and Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes still leading his group.

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A cheeky question about Mexican cartel bosses' names slipped in a jab at Kenya's president—and the replies turned it into a worldwide roast fest.

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Jaxson Hayes, the first Los Angeles Laker in six years to participate since Dwight Howard, attempted a dunk reminiscent of Michael Jordan's iconic slam but executed it poorly. Hayes posted an Instagram story comparing his dunk to Jordan's.

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Fans of Thai actor and personality Pearl Satjakorn, also known as Pearlpooo or เพิร์ล ศัจกร, posted birthday wishes, emojis, and hashtags including #ShineToPearl2026 and #Pearlpoooday2026. References were made to his role in the series Love in the Moonlight and upcoming projects.

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Armindo Pacula, 25, from Mozambique and charged as the shooter, appeared alongside Victor Majola, 44, a Soweto taxi boss accused of planning the hit. Both face premeditated murder and conspiracy charges; the case was postponed to April 1 for forensics like cellphone records, ballistics, and CCTV analysis. Stock was killed on December 16, 2025, outside the Zambezi Building, leaving three children and spotlighting Johannesburg's hijacked property wars. Pacula dropped his bail bid and plans to plead guilty, while Majola remains denied bail amid the magistrate calling the state's evidence strong.

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Warrick 'DJ Warras' Stock, a beloved Johannesburg DJ and anti-crime activist, was gunned down while trying to reclaim a hijacked building from syndicates. Today, his two accused killers faced a packed courtroom under heavy guard.

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Armindo Pacula, 25, from Mozambique and charged as the shooter, appeared alongside Victor Majola, 44, a Soweto taxi boss accused of planning the hit. Both face premeditated murder and conspiracy charges; the case was postponed to April 1 for forensics like cellphone records, ballistics, and CCTV analysis. Stock was killed on December 16, 2025, outside the Zambezi Building, leaving three children and spotlighting Johannesburg's hijacked property wars. Pacula dropped his bail bid and plans to plead guilty, while Majola remains denied bail amid the magistrate calling the state's evidence strong.

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Warrick 'DJ Warras' Stock, a beloved Johannesburg DJ and anti-crime activist, was gunned down while trying to reclaim a hijacked building from syndicates. Today, his two accused killers faced a packed courtroom under heavy guard.

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Civil rights group AfriForum launched a court challenge declaring South Africa's National Health Insurance Act unconstitutional, serving summons on Wednesday to President Cyril Ramaphosa, Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, the finance minister, and the National Assembly speaker. They held their press conference at the derelict Kempton Park Hospital—closed since 1996 and costing millions to guard yearly—as a symbol of potential state-run failures. AfriForum argues the Act, signed in May 2024 to pool funds for universal coverage, violates rights by limiting patient choice, doctor independence, provincial powers, and lacks funding viability at 10% of GDP amid fiscal strains.

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Outside a graffiti-covered abandoned hospital, AfriForum served court summons on President Ramaphosa and top officials, warning of a healthcare future gone wrong.

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Fans of the South African telenovela InimbaMzansi debate the dysfunctional marriage of characters Hlathi and Zoleka. Discussions highlight Hlathi's selfishness, abuse, pressure on Zoleka to have children soon after childbirth, family interference, Hlathi's controlling nature, and Zoleka's anxiety. Viewers mention Thumeka as Hlathi's alternative partner for family expansion and question Zoleka's happiness and compatibility with Hlathi.

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Phil Craig, co-founder of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group and a long-time South Africa resident, argues the country was never truly cohesive since its 1910 union and pushes for Western Cape self-determination. The clip with economist Gunter Fehlinger, shared on November 19, drew fierce criticism on X, with users demanding his deportation and accusing him of seeking minority dominance or recolonization. While CIAG polls show 68% Western Cape support for a referendum, the movement holds limited political power, and the government has dismissed such efforts.

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In a recent interview clip, British-born Phil Craig calls for Cape independence, dreaming of a safe, prosperous Western Cape free from national divides. X users quickly fired back, slamming him as an outsider trying to split South Africa.

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