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Elon Musk stated late Saturday that Dubai and the UAE are objectively safer and better run than many European areas, hours after Iran fired 137 missiles and 209 drones at UAE sites in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes. UAE defenses intercepted most, but debris caused fires, one death in Abu Dhabi, injuries at Dubai airport, and flight suspensions. Videos showed lively night scenes in Dubai, backed by Numbeo data ranking Abu Dhabi (88.9 safety) and Dubai (83.9) far above London or Paris, though critics noted geopolitical risks, strict laws, and Europe's petty crime issues.

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As Iranian missiles lit up UAE skies, families strolled Dubai's streets past the Burj Khalifa, sharing videos of calm amid the alerts.

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The clips actually show Putin on January 27, 2026, placing red roses at Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery in St. Petersburg to honor the 82nd anniversary of the Nazi siege of Leningrad being lifted—and to remember his older brother Viktor, who died at age two from starvation during the blockade. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran late Saturday, prompting Putin's sharp condemnation as a 'cynical violation' but no such memorial from him. While ordinary Russians left tributes at Iran's embassy in Moscow, the recycled footage—complete with fake news graphics—spread rapidly before users and fact-checkers corrected it by noting the cemetery's snowy hills and prior coverage.

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Videos circulating online depict Putin laying flowers for Iran's slain leader, but they capture a poignant family moment from two months ago.

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Glenn Beck featured an AI-generated depiction of George Washington, dressed in a casual t-shirt, arguing in favor of U.S. military action against Iran during a segment on his program. The portrayal depicted Washington supporting war with Iran.

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X users highlight the five-sided design of the Pentagon, the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense. They compare its geometry and height to Apple's Apple Park and note its construction under Colonel Groves, who later led the Manhattan Project. Users also make jokes about other nations building hexagonal or differently sided structures.

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Căpitănescu topped the 12-song Selecția Națională 2026 final at TVR Studios, selected by a jury of experts like Andreea Bălan and Andrei Tudor, beating out Alejandro Zandes & Emil Rengle and HVNDS. The edgy track, co-written with Călin-Alexandru Grăjdan and others, mixes raw emotion, electronic beats, and alternative metal vibes as Romania returns to Eurovision in Vienna after skipping 2024 and 2025 due to TVR's financial issues. Fans celebrated the comeback pick as a bold dark horse for the May semis, though some critiqued the top three.

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In a dramatic Bucharest studio showdown, 23-year-old Alexandra Căpitănescu unleashed her rock powerhouse 'Choke Me'—complete with leather outfits and searing screams—to claim Romania's Eurovision spot.

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Nigerian striker Gift Orban, on loan at Hellas Verona from Hoffenheim, received a straight red card from referee Luca Pairetto for protesting a non-call during their 2-1 loss to Parma. Orban later posted on X that as a Black player in Italy, he feels treated differently and called for fairness on the pitch; Verona protested by skipping media duties. The incident followed Juventus' Pierre Kalulu's controversial second yellow for a dive the day before, with Serie A referee chief Gianluca Rocchi apologizing for that error but silent so far on Orban's case amid fan debates over inconsistency.

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Just 11 minutes into the match, Gift Orban raised his arms in frustration toward the referee—and suddenly Verona were down to 10 men for nearly 80 grueling minutes.

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Albusaidi called Grossi on Monday, praising his role in US-Iran negotiations while regretting the cancellation of Vienna technical talks due to escalating attacks. Grossi told the IAEA board that no Iranian nuclear sites, including Natanz, show damage or radiation spikes, despite Iranian claims, and urged all sides to prioritize diplomacy over conflict. Oman continues its mediation efforts after recent progress in Geneva, even as strikes kill hundreds and access to sites remains limited. Omanis celebrated their minister's outreach, though some voices call for tougher measures after decades of stalled talks.

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As US-Israeli strikes pound Iran, Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi picked up the phone to thank IAEA head Rafael Grossi for his steady hand in nuclear talks.

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Albusaidi called Grossi on Monday, praising his role in US-Iran negotiations while regretting the cancellation of Vienna technical talks due to escalating attacks. Grossi told the IAEA board that no Iranian nuclear sites, including Natanz, show damage or radiation spikes, despite Iranian claims, and urged all sides to prioritize diplomacy over conflict. Oman continues its mediation efforts after recent progress in Geneva, even as strikes kill hundreds and access to sites remains limited. Omanis celebrated their minister's outreach, though some voices call for tougher measures after decades of stalled talks.

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As US-Israeli strikes pound Iran, Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi picked up the phone to thank IAEA head Rafael Grossi for his steady hand in nuclear talks.

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