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Mbappe faces backlash in China for meme fiasco

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Published 10/27/2026 11:28:22 PM

Mbappe faces backlash in China for meme fiasco | Newsfeed

Three major Chinese brands have ended partnerships with French football star Kylian Mbappe after his comments about a meme, showing his head on Mao Zedong’s body, sparked a backlash. Mbappe has apologised but the controversy has drawn criticism from Chinese fans.

Published On 28 Oct 2026

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot are both claiming victory in Israel’s elections while Arab-majority parties celebrate gains in the Knesset. But for Palestinians, the reality on the ground hasn’t changed. Al Jazeera’s Marah Rayan reports.

Published On 28 Oct 2026

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