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The U.S.-led conflict with Iran, launched February 28 against nuclear sites and regime targets, has spiked oil prices above $100 a barrel and disrupted shipping. Vance, once a vocal critic of interventions, offered only brief early support before going silent, drawing criticism for alienating anti-war voters who backed Trump in 2024. Betting markets show him at 20.3% odds for 2028, barely leading Marco Rubio—who's active as Secretary of State—while online debates highlight tensions with far-right 'Groyper' factions and his past feuds.

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JD Vance built his rise on promises to end Middle East forever wars, but now U.S. strikes on Iran have left him unusually quiet as rivals gain ground.

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Pedro scored in the fourth minute off a loose ball, and Jorge Carrascal chipped in a cheeky stoppage-time goal to give Flamengo a 2-0 victory in their fifth-round Brasileirão match. Cruzeiro pressed in the second half but couldn't score, dropping them to two points after five winless games while Flamengo rose to fifth with seven points from back-to-back wins. Fans packed the stadium booed ex-Flamengo midfielder Gerson and his old coach Leonardo Jardim, but online the real stars were Cruzeiro's bench trio, whose deadpan stares sparked a flood of memes including cheese ball edits and Pedro's tattooed celebration nods.

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TV cameras zoomed in on Cruzeiro's substitutes, their stone-faced grimaces from the blue seats stealing the show amid Flamengo's easy win at the Maracanã.

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The 33-year-old Englishman, with 32 caps for England, reached a verbal one-year deal with Corinthians after leaving FC Seoul last December. He turned down MLS offers to join Série A as a free agent, reuniting with ex-United teammate Memphis Depay, who's been there since September 2024. While some see it as a step down from his Premier League days, Corinthians supporters are thrilled, hailing him as the first senior England player in Brazil's top flight—a historic moment for the club with 30 million fans worldwide.

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Fans swarmed Jesse Lingard at the airport, grinning ear-to-ear as the former Manchester United star stepped into Brazil for his new chapter.

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The Bank of Botswana launched the commemorative note last year for its 50th anniversary, featuring 22-year-old Tebogo's 200m gold from the 2024 Paris Olympics and the relay team's silver—Botswana's first Olympic medals. That inspired South Africans to call for a limited R100 note honoring DJ Black Coffee, the Grammy-winning house music star who's elevated the nation's sound globally through Coachella sets and philanthropy. While supporters praise his cultural impact, critics argue athletes like Springboks captain Siya Kolisi better represent national glory on currency currently featuring Nelson Mandela.

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Botswana put Olympic gold medalist Letsile Tebogo's face on its 50 Pula note, turning everyday cash into a daily dose of national pride for kids and fans alike.

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San Diego Wave FC traded $175,000 in transfer funds to bring 30-year-old forward Gabi Portilho from NJ/NY Gotham FC through the end of the 2026 NWSL season, with a 2027 option. The Brazilian scored three goals and added three assists in 17 games for Gotham last year, helping win the 2025 NWSL Championship and CONCACAF W Champions Cup, after starring at Corinthians with multiple titles and earning Olympic silver with Brazil. Sporting Director Camille Ashton praised her championship experience and work rate, reuniting her with compatriots Dudinha and Ludmila under new coach Lisa Wälti, while Gotham's GM thanked her contributions.

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Gabi Portilho signed her new San Diego deal right in the ocean-blue kit, wasting no time to join her Brazilian teammates and fire up Wave fans.

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On December 2, 2015, Iraqi asylum seeker Amir A. raped 10-year-old Goran at Vienna's Theresienbad pool, claiming a 'sexual emergency' from pent-up energy. Courts convicted him multiple times: first of aggravated sexual abuse and rape in 2016 with a six-year sentence, then rape again after a partial overturn, ultimately reduced to four years considering his youth and clean record. While a 2016 procedural ruling on the rape charge fueled backlash, he served years in prison; the case closed long ago, though debates over migrant justice persist.

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A 10-year-old boy screamed for help after a brutal assault at a Vienna swimming pool, a trauma that still echoes nearly a decade later as old headlines stir fresh outrage.

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Former official Guillermo Moreno, a combative peronist economist, clashed with panelist Mariana Brey after she pointed out Milei's improving public image despite his predictions of collapse. Brey stood her ground, demanding respect as Moreno, now banned from public office after court convictions, defended his critiques amid Argentina's polarized politics. The outburst highlighted Milei's reforms, which have cut inflation from 211% in 2023 to 2.9% in January 2026, boosting his approval to 45-60% in polls even with ongoing recession and high poverty.

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Tension boiled over on C5N's 'Duro de Domar' when Guillermo Moreno yelled at Mariana Brey to 'sit down, close your mouth, shut up, you donkey!' during a debate on President Milei's record.

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Abel Ramos rallied with relentless body work to win a 10-round split decision over unbeaten welterweight Tahmir Smalls on Saturday at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Ramos landed 127 punches to Smalls' 113, including 52 to the body that wore down the younger fighter, earning scores of 98-92 and 97-93 while one judge favored Smalls 96-94. The veteran, now 30-6-3, called out Ryan Garcia and Rolly Romero next, saying he won't go the distance again.

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The crowd roared for Ramos' body shots in the late rounds, turning a tentative start into a brutal finish that left fans divided on the scorecards.

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The 25-year-old Ugandan midfielder, who joined Tanzanian champions Young Africans SC from Vipers SC in January, ended his scoring drought with a 45+2nd-minute penalty in a dominant 3-0 NBC Premier League win over Singida Black Stars. Prince Dube opened the scoring earlier, and Mudathir Yahya added a third after halftime, putting Yanga four points clear at the top after rivals Azam FC drew 0-0. Fans celebrated the 'Star Boy's' breakthrough—his first goal after ten games with the club—likening it to his Vipers days and hailing the start of many more in yellow and green.

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Allan Okello stepped up to the penalty spot, waited out the keeper's early dive, and slotted it home with ice-cool nerves before fist-pumping to the fans.

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Mourinho, speaking at Monday's press conference, acknowledged Madrid's 15 Champions League titles while vowing to eliminate them after Benfica's stunning 4-2 win on January 28, sealed by goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin's 98th-minute header. The former Madrid boss from 2010-2013 joked about rejecting their shirt and affirmed he's a Madridista forever, yet wants Benfica to advance while hoping Madrid wins La Liga under new coach Álvaro Arbeloa. The first leg kicks off Tuesday at Estádio da Luz, with Arbeloa expecting a hero's welcome for Mourinho at the Bernabéu return.

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José Mourinho knows Real Madrid's pedigree all too well from his days as their manager. Now leading Benfica, he's fired up to knock out the 'wounded kings' in this Champions League play-off.

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In April 2025, government officials refused to register Selelo and Kumile's marriage, prompting a constitutional challenge to Botswana's Marriage Act. The High Court in Gaborone held an initial hearing Friday and set substantive arguments for July 14 and 15 before a full bench of judges. The couple argues the law violates equality and dignity rights, building on 2019 and 2021 rulings that decriminalized same-sex relations. Groups like the Dingwetsi Association oppose it on cultural and religious grounds, while advocates see it as key to inheritance and economic protections.

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Hand-in-hand under umbrellas in the rain, Bonolo Selelo and Tsholofelo Kumile left court smiling after their challenge advanced. Their push for marriage equality now heads to a full hearing.

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The 27-year-old defender, Spurs' highest earner after signing to 2029 last summer, faces a likely departure as the club sits 16th in the Premier League, just above relegation. Discipline issues, including two red cards and eight yellows, have sidelined him for six matches, while he criticized squad depth as 'disgraceful' and executives for 'lies.' Atlético Madrid leads interest from top clubs like Real Madrid and Inter Milan, with his £60 million valuation topping Tottenham's rebuild sales list.

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Cristian Romero lifted the World Cup for Argentina, but this season at Tottenham has been a rough ride of red cards, injuries, and public frustration with the board.

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The FEU Lady Tamaraws dominated the UP Fighting Maroons 25-13, 25-21, 25-16 at Smart Araneta Coliseum, improving to 4-2 and solo third place. UP star Casiey Dongallo exited early in the first set with a suspected left knee sprain, scoring just four points before leaving in an immobilizer—potentially missing their next game against UST. FEU coach Tina Salak celebrated the third straight win on International Women's Day, emphasizing women's influence in sports, while fans shared prayers for Dongallo's quick recovery.

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Casiey Dongallo crumpled on a rough landing, leaving the court on crutches while FEU kept rolling to victory.

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Damian Lillard won the 2026 State Farm 3-Point Contest at All-Star Saturday Night in Los Angeles, scoring 29 points in the final to beat Devin Booker (27) and Kon Knueppel (17), joining Larry Bird and Jason Kapono as the only three-time winners. Curry, a two-time champ who sat out the event, stole the show with his epic long-range swish from above the Intuit Dome. He then promised to enter next year with Lillard, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant for a dream-team showdown.

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From the broadcast booth, Steph Curry launched a 100-foot 3-pointer that swished perfectly as Damian Lillard claimed his third contest crown. The crowd roared while broadcasters shouted, 'Greatness, baby!'

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The community-funded tribute on former derelict land features Gemmell poised with a ball, sculpted by Andy Edwards to honor the left-back who scored in two European Cup finals, including Celtic's 1967 triumph over Inter Milan. Hundreds gathered with family, fans, and Celtic heroes like Jim Craig, as Mary said the moment took her breath away. Celtic's Martin O'Neill lightened the day with a quip about Gemmell's reply to his praise: 'Which one, son?'—nodding to those iconic goals. The plinth echoes local steelworks, etching donor names and Gemmell's working-class roots into a lasting symbol of pride.

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Under grey skies in Wishaw, Tommy Gemmell's wife Mary and daughter Karen unveiled a life-sized bronze statue of the Lisbon Lion—capturing his striding power in green-and-white.

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Federico Bernardeschi scored the decisive penalty in the 75th minute following a VAR check, securing a 1-0 victory for Bologna over Udinese in Serie A at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. The win marked three straight victories for Bologna in all competitions. Bernardeschi was named Player of the Match for his goal.

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