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The Times published an anecdote revealing that as a young man, Prince Andrew's behavior was so atrocious that a footman punched him in the face. Queen Elizabeth II refused Prince Andrew's offer to resign, stating that he deserved it.

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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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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta selected MLS to start in his preferred midfield position for the first time in a year ahead of the match against Wolves. The selection is part of significant team rotation with several players rested.

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On February 4, Maldives forces began operations in their claimed southern special economic zone, intercepting two Sri Lankan fishing vessels and enforcing local laws about 100 nautical miles from S. Gan atoll. The patrols reject a 2021 ITLOS ruling that granted Mauritius 45,000 square kilometers previously claimed by Maldives, coming as the UK prepares to transfer Chagos sovereignty to Mauritius while leasing Diego Garcia base for 99 years. Critics argue the handover has emboldened Maldives in this three-way maritime dispute, raising concerns over the vital US-UK military base's security.

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Maldives coast guard ships and drones now patrol the waters around the northern Chagos Archipelago, a move President Mohamed Muizzu calls a stand for national sovereignty.

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Porch spent 15 years at Meta, shaping creator partnerships from early Instagram days through Reels incentives for TikTok stars. Now OpenAI's first VP of global creative partnerships, he'll report to CEO Fidji Simo starting in March, focusing on music, film, and fashion communities to build AI tools for learning and entertainment. His arrival highlights OpenAI's push into Hollywood amid licensing deals like Disney's $1 billion Sora pact, as the company conducts a listening tour to address creatives' AI concerns from past strikes.

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Charles Porch, who brought Beyoncé's album to Instagram and welcomed Pope Francis to the platform, is jumping from Meta to OpenAI with big dreams for AI and culture.

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The deal transfers sovereignty of the Chagos Islands from the UK to Mauritius, with a 99-year leaseback for the strategically crucial Diego Garcia base used by U.S. and British forces for missions across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Trump called it the best possible agreement after talks with Starmer but warned the U.S. would militarily secure the base against any threats, including from Mauritius's ties to China. UK critics like Reform MP Andrew Bridgen accuse the deal of fraud, while U.S. figures such as Senator John Kennedy and former Secretary Mike Pompeo decry it as risky, leaving ratification uncertain amid growing backlash.

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President Trump weighed in on the UK's Chagos Islands handover, praising Prime Minister Keir Starmer's agreement while vowing to defend the vital U.S. base on Diego Garcia no matter what.

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The Grey's Anatomy star, known as McSteamy, also appeared as Cal Jacobs on Euphoria and Captain Tom Chandler on The Last Ship. In recent interviews, he openly discussed his decline to one functioning arm while pushing for ALS research. Fans shared shock at the disease's speed, personal losses like a nan who lasted three years or a mom gone in nine months, and simple explanations: ALS destroys motor neurons, trapping a sharp mind as muscles fail one by one. His family noted his passionate advocacy in his final months.

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Eric Dane passed away Thursday afternoon, surrounded by his wife Rebecca Gayheart and daughters Billie and Georgia, just 10 months after sharing his ALS diagnosis.

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Teachers and activists in Iran started a social media campaign with hashtags #EmptyDesks and #ClassesWithoutTeachers, mourning over 230 schoolchildren allegedly killed by security forces during nationwide protests that escalated on January 8-9 over economic and political issues. Groups like the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers' Trade Associations released lists of nearly 200 verified young victims, while UNICEF urged the immediate release of hundreds of detained children, warning of lifelong harm from their imprisonment. Iran's government denies the high death tolls and child targeting, as families grieve without public funerals and teachers demand UN investigations into school raids, torture, and secret burials.

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Empty desks in classrooms, splashed with red to symbolize blood, honor teens like 16-year-old Melika Shahmoradi and Amirhossein Ghardashi amid grief over January's deadly clashes.

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The official England national football team account posted a 'Ramadan Mubarak' message on the first day of Lent. The post sparked backlash from users accusing the team of neglecting England's Christian heritage and ignoring the Christian observance of Lent. Some users defended the message while others questioned the critics' religious observance.

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The Times published an anecdote revealing that as a young man, Prince Andrew's behavior was so atrocious that a footman punched him in the face. Queen Elizabeth II refused Prince Andrew's offer to resign, stating that he deserved it.

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On February 19 and 20, as Ramadan 1447 began, skywatchers captured the waxing crescent moon—5% illuminated on the 19th, growing to 11% by the 20th—rising after sunset in the western sky. Images poured in from places like Catalina Foothills, Puri Beach in India, and Colorado lakes, with users like Anas Saeed calling it the 'Moon of 2nd Ramadan' and Matilda reacting with emotional awe. Photo challenges from Chriz and Kristin Mae encouraged sharing these serene scenes, creating a wave of positivity amid the fast-scrolling world.

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From Arizona deserts to Rio beaches, photos of glowing sunsets and slender crescent moons are filling feeds with natural wonder during Ramadan's early days.

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Customers in the United States and United Kingdom have flooded X with complaints against USPS, FedEx, UPS, and Royal Mail, citing delivery delays, frozen tracking updates, and misdelivered packages as the holiday rush intensifies. Specific grievances include ignored redirect requests, undeliverable marks without delivery attempts, and packages stuck in service loops despite repeated contacts. Carriers responded with standard offers to investigate via direct messages, while USPS noted a potential disruption from a Louisville airport incident on November 19; no widespread systemic issues were reported by major outlets amid pre-Thanksgiving volume spikes.

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Parcels looping endlessly between hubs and vanishing from trackers have ignited a wave of fury on X this week.

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Videos showed Maccabi supporters in Stuttgart streets and near the MHP Arena singing offensive anti-Arab lyrics, including calls like 'Death to the Arabs' and worse, alongside flares. Police are investigating for hate speech and a Nazi salute, issuing stadium bans but noting no major violence. The incidents echoed a recent UK fan ban before Maccabi's Aston Villa game, with some now pointing to the Stuttgart footage as proof of risks while others note the peaceful outcome.

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VfB Stuttgart dominated Maccabi Tel Aviv 4-1 in their Europa League clash on December 11, but ugly chants from Maccabi fans overshadowed the pitch action.

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In early 2025, activist Joey Carbstrong secretly filmed 10 days at T&S Abattoir in Arley, capturing workers mistreating sheep: hurling them into walls, blasting wolf howls to terrify them, and letting some suffer conscious for minutes after slaughter without stunning. Expert Jenny L. Mace confirmed breaches of welfare laws, leading to three sackings, a license revocation by the Food Standards Agency, and a police probe with no charges yet. The abattoir, which processed 1,000 sheep weekly for halal meat, faced resident complaints and rejected expansion plans, reigniting demands to end non-stun slaughter amid legal exemptions for religious needs.

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Sheep slammed against concrete, throats cut while conscious—these hidden horrors from a Warwickshire abattoir have people reeling all over again.

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