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Salman Khan defends Katrina Kaif against postpartum weight trolling on Bigg Boss 20
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Salman Khan defends Katrina Kaif against postpartum weight trolling on Bigg Boss 20

On a recent episode of Bigg Boss 20, Salman Khan passionately slammed online trolls and paparazzi over ageist comments, body-shaming, and invasive angles, notably coming to the defense of Katrina Kaif following her postpartum appearance.

Zee News•
Sep 20, 2026
Salman Khan defends Sohail Khan over weight-loss trolling
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Salman Khan defends Sohail Khan over weight-loss trolling

Salman Khan has come to the defense of his younger brother Sohail Khan after the actor faced online criticism over his noticeable weight loss. Speaking on the latest episode of 'Bigg Boss 20', Salman Khan also addressed the wider issue of celebrities being trolled for changes in their appearance.

The Times Of India•
Sep 20, 2026
Aaron Rowe Defends Ed Sheeran: "Human F*cking Error"
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Aaron Rowe Defends Ed Sheeran: "Human F*cking Error"

At least one of Ed Sheeran's former openers is coming to his defense after dropping Macklemore over his pro-Palestine remarks.

deadline.com•
Sep 19, 2026
Canada's top general loses election to become head of key NATO Military Committee
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Canada's top general loses election to become head of key NATO Military Committee

Despite a push from the federal government, Canada's chief of the defence staff has lost a vote to be the next chair of the NATO Military Committee, the alliance's top military authority and a key advisory body for its political leaders.

CBC•
Sep 19, 2026
NATO selects German general as next military committee chair over Canada’s defence chief
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NATO selects German general as next military committee chair over Canada’s defence chief

General Jennie Carignan had sought to become the first woman to hold the alliance post

The Globe and Mail•
Sep 19, 2026
'Western values' and 'national pride' underpin Coalition's education reform plans
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'Western values' and 'national pride' underpin Coalition's education reform plans

The Coalition's proposed education overhaul also includes plans to fast-track teaching accreditation and possibly create pathways for military veterans to help tackle classroom discipline issues.

ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation•
Sep 19, 2026
Houthis target Riyadh for first time since escalation against Saudi Arabia
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Houthis target Riyadh for first time since escalation against Saudi Arabia

The alerts come hours after the Houthis' military spokesperson said the group had foiled unspecified

jpost.com•
Sep 19, 2026
Nick Reiner says money from grandfather Carl Reiner should be available for his defense
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Nick Reiner says money from grandfather Carl Reiner should be available for his defense

"Nick is not accused of causing his death," a new legal filing states of Carl Reiner, who reportedly left his grandson money as part of his trust.

A.V. Club•
Sep 19, 2026

US issues Middle East travel advisory, urges Americans to reconsider travel amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Washington DC [US], September 20 (ANI): The United States on Saturday (local time) urged Americans to reconsider travel to and through the Middle East amid heightened regional tensions, warning of possible rapid escalation, flight disruptions and attacks targeting US interests, as Yemen's Houthi fighters launched missile and drone attacks towards Saudi Arabia. In a worldwide caution issued by the US Department of

Bignewsnetwork•
Sep 19, 2026

Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Riyadh, heralding escalation in tensions with Saudi Arabia

RIYADH/SANAA, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- Yemen's Houthi group said Saturday that it had launched large-scale attacks targeting the Saudi capital Riyadh and Yanbu, a major industrial and energy hub on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast, marking a major escalation in the confrontation between the two sides. In a statement broadcast by Houthi-run al-Masirah TV, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said the operations involv

Bignewsnetwork•
Sep 19, 2026
Google Gemini AI Predicts an Explosive End to 2026 for XRP
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Google Gemini AI Predicts an Explosive End to 2026 for XRP

When prompted, Google Gemini AI predicts that under a full bull market structure between now and 2027, XRP could surge as high as $7, a 5x move from current prices, which will be sure to excite the Ripple army. XRP currently trades near $1.30–$1.32, as of September 18, well below its prior cycle high near [...] The post Google Gemini AI Predicts an Explosive End to 2026 for XRP appeared first on Cryptonews .

Cryptonews•
Sep 19, 2026
Al-Qaida-linked JNIM claims a deadly Mali army camp attack and releases video of captured soldiers
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Al-Qaida-linked JNIM claims a deadly Mali army camp attack and releases video of captured soldiers

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The al-Qaida -linked Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin militant group released videos of dozens of Malian soldiers it said were captured in combat and claimed that more than 100 others were killed in the attack earlier this month on an army camp in central Mali. The Associated Press could not immediately verify [...]

Infonews.ca•
Sep 19, 2026

Al-Qaida-linked JNIM claims a deadly Mali army camp attack and releases video of captured soldiers

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The al-Qaida -linked Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin militant group released videos of dozens of Malian soldiers it said were captured in combat and claimed that more than 100 others were killed in the attack earlier this month on an army camp in central Mali.

Winnipeg Free Press•
Sep 19, 2026
German officer defeats Gen. Jennie Carignan for top NATO spot
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German officer defeats Gen. Jennie Carignan for top NATO spot

The chair of the military committee is the senior spokesperson for the 32-nation organization. The new CMC will be Germany's Carsten Breuer.

Ottawa Citizen•
Sep 19, 2026
False AI Intelligence Report Nearly Triggered a U.S.-China Military Clash
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False AI Intelligence Report Nearly Triggered a U.S.-China Military Clash

An intelligence report created with the help of artificial intelligence nearly led the U.S. military to launch an operation against a Chinese ship. CNN reported the story as an exclusive, citing four sources familiar with the incident. According to the report, a document circulated within the U.S. military this spring, in the midst of the [...] Der Beitrag False AI Intelligence Report Nearly Triggered a U.S.-China Military Clash erschien zuerst auf Trending Topics .

Trending Topics•
Sep 19, 2026
ROUNDUP: Bongratz, Wolves defense dominate Cedar Hill Trinity Leadership
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ROUNDUP: Bongratz, Wolves defense dominate Cedar Hill Trinity Leadership

WOLFE CITY – The Wolfe City Wolves evened their record to 2-2 after defeating Cedar Hill Trinity Leadership, 24-6, at home. The Wolfpack was ferocious throughout the game on defense, constantly applying pressure in the backfield led by Santiago Marquez...

Heraldbanner•
Sep 19, 2026
Yemen's army says it stopped Houthi attack
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Yemen's army says it stopped Houthi attack

The Official X Account of the Media Center of Yemeni Armed Forces shared on Saturday that the army managed to thwart a Houthi militia infiltration attempt in Al-Fuliahan sector, southern Marib.The Yem...

Biztoc•
Sep 19, 2026
New research links specific military branches and officer ranks to elevated ALS risk
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New research links specific military branches and officer ranks to elevated ALS risk

A massive new study of U.S. veterans reveals that the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) varies significantly depending on military branch and rank, with officers and Air Force veterans facing the highest rates.

Psypost - Psychology News•
Sep 19, 2026
Greenland Security Pact Nears Signature
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Greenland Security Pact Nears Signature

Denmark and Greenland say sovereignty remains intact as Trump claims permanent US security control Greenland, Denmark and the United States are expected to sign a new Arctic security agreement during next week’s UN General Assembly gathering. The proposed pact could expand the American military presence in Greenland, but its text remains unpublished and parliamentary approval [...]

Europeantimes•
Sep 19, 2026

More US troops died in Iran war than Pentagon disclosed WaPo

Sources put the toll at up to 23, while Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was quick to brand the report a lie The number of US service members who have died while deployed in the Middle East since the start of the Iran war is higher than the Pentagon's public tally, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing military sources. The Pentagon's public casualty database may be missing as many as five

Bignewsnetwork•
Sep 19, 2026

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