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Russia, Iran, and China began the 'Maritime Security Belt 2026' exercises on Thursday, focusing on countering maritime threats like piracy through coordinated special forces operations near the Strait of Hormuz. The drills come amid rising U.S.-Iran friction over Tehran's nuclear program, with President Trump issuing a short deadline for a deal and deploying carriers, drones, and bombers to the region. A Russian command plane's arrival in Tehran fueled online worries of escalation, though experts call it posturing tied to deepening Moscow-Tehran ties rather than war preparations.

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Helicopters hovered as Iranian and Russian special forces rappelled onto a mock hijacked ship, practicing rescues in the Gulf of Oman just as U.S. forces build up nearby.

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Sandfall Interactive and Atlus launched the bundle yesterday, offering 10% off both games together—or an extra 10% on the second if you own one—on top of individual sales that cut Metaphor: ReFantazio by 50% through February 26 and Expedition 33 by 10% until February 16. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a French debut from 2025 with 92 on Metacritic, won Game of the Year, Best RPG, and Best Game Direction for its emotional Belle Époque-inspired story and real-time combat twists. Metaphor: ReFantazio, from the Persona team in 2024 with 94 on Metacritic, took Best RPG, Narrative, and Art Direction in a fantasy world blending social sims and prejudice themes. Developers like Metaphor's Katsura Hashino praised the shared JRPG innovation, while fans shared tears, laughs, and platinum trophies over the pair's 100+ hours of content.

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Two Game of the Year-winning RPGs, fresh off sweeping The Game Awards, now join forces in a Steam bundle that drops their combined price below $72.

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Multiple posts on X feature images and lists identifying Will Graham from Hannibal as a character variant akin to Bella Swan, Eve Polastri, Spencer Reid, Legoshi, Lottie Matthews, and Ethel Cain. Users debate and expand on these comparisons, quoting mischaracterization complaints and proposing additional matches from media such as Beastars, Criminal Minds, and All's Well That Ends Well. The conversation centers on shared traits like wardrobe evolution and psychological depth in monster-related relationships.

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The January 25 clash ended 1-1 at Rome's Olimpico, with Modric picking up two yellows: one early for time-wasting by nudging the ball away during a Roma free kick, and another right after Vazao's frustrated shove as play was stopped. Posted out of context on February 17, the 20-second clip drew millions of views, with some calling it proof of societal bias where the aggressor walks free and the victim gets punished. Critics pointed out soccer's rules under FIFA Law 12 justified the call on Modric, while others mocked the outrage as ignorance of the game's nuances. Modric, the 40-year-old Croatian star thriving at Milan post-Real Madrid, even memed his classic Italian hand gesture afterward.

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In a heated Serie A moment, 18-year-old Roma forward Robin Vazao shoved AC Milan's Luka Modric from behind near the touchline. The referee carded Modric on the spot, leaving Vazao untouched—and sparking endless online arguments.

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In a January Los Angeles Times interview, Turner described her Lara Croft for Amazon's Prime Video series as focused on inner drive and capability, joking there would be 'no pointy boobs involved.' She's starring alongside Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs in the Phoebe Waller-Bridge creation, with production showing her in cargo pants and tactical vests—far from the 1990s skimpy outfits. Fans split sharply: purists decry losing Lara's iconic busty confidence from 1996 origins, while others praise the athletic, realistic shift seen in recent game reboots. No release date yet, but it's aimed at 2027 or later.

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Sophie Turner envisions Lara Croft as unashamedly capable, sidelining the classic sex appeal for a story-driven adventurer in practical gear.

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In Friday's WWE SmackDown from Dallas, a wild 10-man tag saw MFT champions—Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, and JC Mateo—defeat Carmelo Hayes, Dragunov, Matt Cardona, Apollo Crews, and Shinsuke Nakamura. Loa's stone-faced tanking of Dragunov's strikes became the night's funniest highlight, sparking fan memes and laughs worldwide. Amid the frenzy, Hayes nailed a live promo securing his Elimination Chamber spot, Crews pushed for a U.S. Title shot, and qualifiers like Cody Rhodes advanced, building hype for more MFT dominance.

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Ilja Dragunov unleashed his signature chops, the ones that once shredded Gunther's chest. Tonga Loa just stood there, unflinching, turning the powerhouse moment into pure comedy.

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On The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Manchester United legend Paul Scholes praised Tottenham captain Cristian Romero's aggression and character, saying he'd love to see him at United despite recent frustrations at Spurs. Romero picked up a red card in Tottenham's 2-0 loss to United on February 7 for a reckless stamp on Casemiro, capping a week of outbursts including jabs at fans and the board. The 27-year-old Argentina World Cup winner has four Premier League reds for Spurs—tied for club record—sparking divided reactions among United fans who see echoes of past leaders but worry about the discipline risks.

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Paul Scholes couldn't hide his admiration for Cristian Romero's fiery style, even after the defender's red card stamped out Tottenham's hopes at Old Trafford.

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Viral posts from the @AMAZlNGNATURE community on X feature lion cubs displaying cuteness, lions appearing surprised or confused in encounters with humans smacking them or providing food, and lions reuniting with their rescuer. Users react with humor using phrases like 'Sometimes Satan is innocent' and 'The lion did not expect that,' alongside comments on animal transformations through love and care. Various lion-related clips, including mothers with cubs and dramatic wildlife scenes, circulate widely.

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