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Priests administered ashes in the shape of a cross on foreheads of passersby in Notting Hill, London, and worshippers at masses worldwide for Ash Wednesday. The ritual, observed by Catholics, Anglicans, Methodists, and Presbyterians, accompanies the phrase 'Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return' and signals the beginning of the 40-day Lenten season of prayer, fasting, repentance, and preparation for Easter.

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Real Madrid beat Benfica 1-0 in the Champions League playoff first leg, but the match at Estadio da Luz turned tense when Vinícius and Kylian Mbappé alleged racist slurs from Prestianni, triggering UEFA's anti-racism protocol and halting play for 10 minutes. Benfica denied the claims with video evidence showing the distance between players, while coach José Mourinho insisted his club is not racist and Prestianni called it a misunderstanding. Real Madrid submitted evidence to UEFA's ongoing investigation, with Vinícius vowing to keep fighting racism after a lifetime of abuse, as Brazil's federation rallied behind him.

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Vinícius Júnior curled in a stunning goal, danced to celebrate, then pointed at Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni—accusing the 19-year-old of calling him a monkey five times.

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Priests administered ashes in the shape of a cross on foreheads of passersby in Notting Hill, London, and worshippers at masses worldwide for Ash Wednesday. The ritual, observed by Catholics, Anglicans, Methodists, and Presbyterians, accompanies the phrase 'Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return' and signals the beginning of the 40-day Lenten season of prayer, fasting, repentance, and preparation for Easter.

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A February 17 video compilation shared by Rob (@_ROB_29) shows military dogs exploding with excitement as their owners return from deployment, earning over 25,000 likes and countless shares. The clip highlights Huskies hugging tightly, Shepherds knocking humans over, and Labs whirling in delight, prompting users to share stories like a senior dachshund's cozy bond or military working dog Sage aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford. Conservative voices like Laura Loomer and Rep. Randy Fine reposted it to question how anyone could view such moments as 'Haram,' referencing Islamic teachings on dogs' ritual impurity—though exceptions allow working dogs—while most reactions celebrate the pure, tail-wagging love.

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Huskies leap into soldiers' arms at airports, Labs spin in backyard circles—these furry reunions melt hearts and tug at emotions worldwide.

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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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Real Madrid fielded a powerhouse lineup with Courtois in goal, Alexander-Arnold at right-back, and stars like Mbappé and Güler up front against José Mourinho's Benfica, who stunned them 4-2 in January thanks to goalkeeper Trubin's stoppage-time goal. The Champions League knockout playoff first leg stayed level until Vinícius' finish secured a 1-0 victory after end-to-end action. The slim lead sets up a high-stakes second leg at the Bernabéu, where Madrid chase a record 16th title and Benfica eye an upset.

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Vinícius Júnior tapped in a Kylian Mbappé assist in the 72nd minute, finally breaking a tense 0-0 deadlock at halftime in Lisbon.

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In Real Madrid's 1-0 Champions League win over Benfica, Vinícius accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of calling him a monkey after his 52nd-minute goal and provocative celebration. UEFA launched a probe under anti-discrimination rules, with Prestianni facing a potential 10-match ban; Benfica denies the claim as defamation while Prestianni insists he is not racist. Teammates like Mbappé and Valverde backed Vinícius's account, adding to his history of enduring 26 racist incidents since 2021 amid widespread support from football figures.

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Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori opened the historic Governor House in Karachi to citizens from all walks of life, including students, teachers, university faculty, scholars, and madrassa representatives, for daily Iftar throughout Ramadan. The Umeed-e-Ramzan program features a digital stage, hundreds of seats, and participation by renowned scholars and Naat reciters.

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The reforms allow companies to extend shifts to 12 hours using 'hour banks' for time off instead of overtime pay, cut severance payouts, limit strikes in key sectors, and permit partial wages in goods or foreign currency. Clashes erupted in Buenos Aires with tear gas and rubber bullets, as unions like the CGT decried the moves and called a general strike. A false claim about 12-year jail terms for 'anti-Semitism' spread online but stems from unpassed proposals, while Milei argues the changes will attract investment to an inflation-hit economy. The bill now goes to the Chamber of Deputies, where his allies hold a narrow majority.

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Protesters hurled stones and furniture at police outside Congress as senators voted 42-30 to approve President Javier Milei's labor changes on February 12.

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Kenyan Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale declared that the North Eastern region stands with President William Ruto even without roads or other developments, as he has given them dignity and equality with other Kenyans. The statement sparked widespread suspicion and criticism on social media.

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The UK Royal Family issued a message wishing Muslims a blessed and peaceful Ramadan on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. This action sparked backlash from users on X for the absence of any message acknowledging the Christian observance of Shrove Tuesday. Critics accused King Charles, as head of the Church of England, of neglecting his role as defender of the Christian faith.

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John Terry leads with 492 Premier League appearances, 214 clean sheets, five titles, and 41 goals, compared to Van Dijk's 327 games, 124 shutouts, two titles, and 27 goals. Jermaine Pennant shocked pundits by choosing Van Dijk for his 2019 Ballon d'Or runner-up finish—the highest ever for a Premier League center-back—while Jason Cundy hailed Terry as the best ever. Terry responded on TikTok, touting his records like most goals and clean sheets by a defender, as fans divide along club lines over trophies, leadership, and standout moments.

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TalkSPORT's side-by-side stats graphic pitted Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk against Chelsea's John Terry, igniting arguments over longevity versus peak brilliance.

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