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The government issued passports to about 34 Australian women and children connected to ISIS fighters in Syria's Al Roj camp, confirming the documents but insisting no return assistance is provided. One woman faces a temporary exclusion order on security grounds. Separately, Hanieh Safavi, daughter of sanctioned Iranian Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, secured permanent residency after arriving on a student visa in February 2024, despite her father's IRGC ties and community warnings. An 87,000-signature petition from Iranian-Australians demands her deportation amid fears tied to recent IRGC-linked plots, as opposition calls for tougher vetting and transparency.

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Australian families linked to ISIS in a Syrian camp now hold valid passports, while a psychologist with ties to Iran's military elite quietly gained permanent residency—sparking waves of public anger and betrayal.

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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson made the remarks on February 16 during a discussion on the December 2025 Bondi Beach shooting, where ISIS-inspired attackers killed 15 at a Hanukkah event targeting Sydney's Jewish community. She linked her views to radical Islam's spread, calling for a ban on its importation and later offering a conditional apology if Muslims reject practices like sharia law. The comments drew sharp backlash from officials like Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, who called them wrong and cruel, while supporters praised her as a realist amid One Nation's polling surge to 23 percent.

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In a tense Sky News exchange, Pauline Hanson flatly asked how anyone could claim there are good Muslims, pointing to Australia's deadliest terror attack at Bondi Beach.

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Father and son Sajid and Naveed Akram carried out the deliberate assault on Jewish attendees at Archer Park, inspired by Islamic State ideology, with an ISIS flag found in their vehicle. Australian authorities charged surviving suspect Naveed with murder and terrorism after the first night of Hanukkah. Journalist Arfa Khanum Sherwani called on Muslims to reject Islamism while distinguishing it from Islam, drawing a comparison to Hinduism and Hindutva that some praised but many rejected as false equivalence amid broader tensions over religion and politics. As Australia holds vigils uniting communities, the exchange highlights ongoing divides between faith and extremism.

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On December 14, 2025, gunfire shattered a joyful Hanukkah gathering near Sydney's Bondi Beach, leaving 15 dead and dozens hurt. The tragedy prompted urgent calls to separate faith from political extremism.

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Videos show the Islamic call to prayer (adhan) being publicly broadcast in Times Square, New York City, with large crowds gathered. Users reference Mayor Zohran Mamdani's policy allowing the call to prayer five times per day.

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During the Super 12 match on October 23, 2022, at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Pakistan set 159/8 with Iftikhar's 51 and Shan Masood's unbeaten 52, but India chased it down by four wickets thanks to Kohli's unbeaten 82 off 53 balls. In Rauf's 19th over, with 16 needed off 12, Kohli smashed two sixes off length balls after Iftikhar repeatedly advised yorkers from the boundary, believing the longer square boundaries made them ideal. Iftikhar later shared in a podcast that Rauf had his own mind, joking he'd have earned Man of the Match against India if they won, while Kohli took the award for his chase-masterclass knock.

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In the tense final overs of Pakistan's 2022 T20 World Cup clash with India, Iftikhar Ahmed raced in from the boundary after every ball, urging Haris Rauf to bowl yorkers at Virat Kohli—but Rauf stuck to his plan.

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Armani Charles, 23, pleaded not guilty to 14 charges including assault, menacing, and six hate crime counts stemming from the December 16, 2025, attack near Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters. Rosner, 35, a Lubavitch Hasidic member with martial arts training, partially blocked the knife with his sweater, chased Charles for a block, and survived non-life-threatening injuries; surveillance video captured part of the incident. Charles posted at least $50,000 cash bail and was released, prompting criticism over New York City's bail practices amid rising antisemitic incidents. He returns to Brooklyn court in April.

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On the third night of Hanukkah, Elias Rosner overheard antisemitic rants and confronted the man—only to be stabbed inches from his heart in Crown Heights.

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The Gunners lead the Premier League with 58 points from 27 games, yet a late collapse in the 2-2 draw highlighted fatigue in Zubimendi (2,265 minutes) and Timber (2,182 minutes), who top outfield minutes. New signing Christian Nørgaard has played just 32 minutes despite strong international form, prompting journalist Ray Shiraz to challenge Mikel Arteta on his choices. Arteta insisted the players look great and selections follow condition data, but fans called it stubborn amid a packed schedule including Sunday's North London derby at Tottenham.

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Arsenal blew a two-goal lead at Wolves, leaving fans worried about overworked stars Martin Zubimendi and Jurrien Timber running on empty.

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Hugo Soto-Martínez, councilmember for Los Angeles Council District 13, attended a meeting with Larchmont area residents who requested more policing amid rising prostitution, including child sex prostitution. Soto-Martínez brought a social worker and avoided directly answering questions about deploying more law enforcement, instead praising the current team. Residents expressed frustration over deteriorating quality of life due to prostitution, drug use, theft, and related issues.

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The 7-foot-4 Spurs star dominated in just 30 minutes with 28 points, 15 rebounds, six assists, and four blocks, shooting 11-of-20 in a plus-32 performance during San Antonio's 139-122 rout of Sacramento. His highlight windmill and thunderous two-handed flush highlighted a fourth-quarter pullaway, extending the Spurs' winning streak to eight games—the NBA's longest active—while the Kings suffered their franchise-record 16th straight loss. Wembanyama joked postgame about entering the Slam Dunk Contest someday, as fans marveled at his athleticism that defies his frame and climbed him to fifth on the Spurs' all-time blocks list this season.

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Victor Wembanyama rose up for a massive windmill dunk, sending the Frost Bank Center crowd into a frenzy and capping his 28-point, 15-rebound masterpiece.

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The Gunners lead the Premier League with 58 points from 27 games, yet a late collapse in the 2-2 draw highlighted fatigue in Zubimendi (2,265 minutes) and Timber (2,182 minutes), who top outfield minutes. New signing Christian Nørgaard has played just 32 minutes despite strong international form, prompting journalist Ray Shiraz to challenge Mikel Arteta on his choices. Arteta insisted the players look great and selections follow condition data, but fans called it stubborn amid a packed schedule including Sunday's North London derby at Tottenham.

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The Sky Sports poll drew nearly a million views, splitting opinions right after Saka's five-year deal until 2031 made him Arsenal's highest earner at over £300,000 a week. The 24-year-old has 57 Premier League goals and 48 assists in 217 games, plus strong showings against top teams like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, helping Arsenal lead the table with 57 points from 26 matches. Pundits like Wayne Rooney say Arsenal lack world-class players, while Danny Murphy calls Saka a super talent who needs trophies to prove it—Arsenal's only win in his era is the 2020 FA Cup.

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Bukayo Saka just signed a massive Arsenal contract extension, yet a simple poll asks if he's world class—and fans can't agree, with votes hovering around 60-40 against.

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Undefeated knockout artist Ernesto 'Tito' Mercado (18-0, 17 KOs) and slick southpaw Frank Martin (19-1, 13 KOs) squared up face-to-face at Friday's weigh-ins in Las Vegas, ahead of Martin's fight tonight against Nahir Albright on the Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia undercard. Mercado had been calling out names at 140 pounds, and Martin confronted him head-on, with videos capturing the heated exchange and both fighters expressing interest in a future clash. Accounts differ slightly on who approached first, but fans praised Martin's no-nonsense approach while noting Mercado's devastating power. No contracts are signed yet, but a strong showing by Martin tonight could make this matchup a reality.

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Frank Martin stared down Tito Mercado amid the flashing cameras, responding to weeks of trash talk with a direct challenge: 'I'm 100% down to fight you next.' The tension outside the ring felt as charged as any bout.

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Sunderland beat Championship side Oxford United 1-0 in the FA Cup fourth round, thanks to Diarra's 32nd-minute spot-kick after Christ Makosso's challenge on Dennis Cirkin—a call that irked Oxford with no VAR available. Manager Régis Le Bris fielded a strong lineup including Nordi Mukiele, Lutsharel Geertruida, and captain Luke O'Nien, while Oxford made nine changes but faded after a bright start. Heavy rain tested the pitch, but the game went ahead, with Sunderland's solid defense and Oxford keeper Matt Ingram's saves keeping it close until the end.

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In pouring rain at Kassam Stadium, Habib Diarra stayed ice-cool to bury a debated penalty, sending Sunderland through for the first time since 2015.

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At the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Swiss figure skater Livia Kaiser performed her signature free skate program in Milan, blending 'Lucy Gray (Part 1)' from The Hunger Games prequel with poetry and instrumental tracks. Dressed in flowing silver-gray that echoed the character's folk vibes, she earned 171.52 total points for 23rd place after a strong short program featuring a triple Lutz-triple toe. Fans celebrated the crossover, with clips of her spins and spirals drawing Hunger Games enthusiasts who cheered the program's return from the 2025/26 season.

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Picture the Olympic ice transforming into a misty Appalachian ballad as 21-year-old Livia Kaiser glides to Rachel Zegler's haunting 'Lucy Gray' voice.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta selected MLS to start in his preferred midfield position for the first time in a year ahead of the match against Wolves. The selection is part of significant team rotation with several players rested.

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Liverpool dominated Brighton 3-0 in the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday, with goals from Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Mohamed Salah from the spot. Arne Slot rotated four players into a strong lineup featuring Jones at right-back and Gakpo up front, silencing pre-match grumbles over benching young star Rio Ngumoha despite his academy promise. Brighton couldn't break through the Reds' defense led by Van Dijk and Konate, as Liverpool controlled possession and advanced comfortably amid a packed schedule across four competitions.

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Curtis Jones nodded home just before halftime, setting the tone as Anfield roared. Szoboszlai's curling beauty and Salah's cool penalty soon followed in a clinical display.

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The Blues took the lead through Nicolas Jackson's opener but saw Wesley Fofana sent off in the second half, leaving them vulnerable. Burnley equalized late, frustrating new signing Joao Pedro who said they did enough to win but couldn't find a second goal. Manager Liam Rosenior called for improvement across the board after dropping four points from winning positions, a slip that hurts their top-four push amid tense moments like Malo Gusto's risky pass sparking teammate fury.

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Chelsea thought they had the win in the bag, but a red card and a 93rd-minute header from Zian Flemming left them stunned at Stamford Bridge.

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Arsenal equalized through Igor Thiago but dropped points in a 1-1 Premier League draw on February 12, staying four points ahead of Manchester City. Passionate supporter Ty dismissed Brentford's achievement outright in a clip, slamming their fans for mocking Arsenal despite the Bees' rise from lower leagues and recent strong results against the Gunners. Rival fans fired back hard, calling him entitled while some Arsenal voices wondered if his rants feed the club's 'most hated fanbase' image, though others praised his loyalty.

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Ty, the fiery AFTV regular who lives for Arsenal games, let loose after the frustrating 1-1 draw at Brentford. 'I'm not giving them credit,' he declared, telling their fans to 'know your place.'

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Manchester City dominated Fulham 3-0 on Wednesday, with Semenyo starring and Erling Haaland netting a goal that boosted him on City's all-time scoring list, trimming Arsenal's Premier League lead to three points from 56 to 53. Aston Villa edged Brighton 1-0 via a late own goal to stay third on 50 points, while Liverpool's 1-0 win at Sunderland through Virgil van Dijk's header lifted them to 42 points, now two behind Chelsea. Arsenal face Brentford away tonight, a chance to extend their edge to six before City host Newcastle on Saturday; fans feel the title tension, with one City supporter warning 'ARTETA, TROUBLE IS COMING!!!' and Gunners fans urging Mikel Arteta to handle the pressure.

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Antoine Semenyo lit up the pitch for Manchester City, scoring once and assisting another in their sharp 3-0 win over Fulham. The result ramps up the heat on Arsenal before their key game in hand.

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The 25-year-old academy product has played just 31 minutes across three recent Premier League games, including zero in Sunday's 2-1 comeback win at Liverpool despite Erling Haaland's late penalty sealing victory. Pep Guardiola calls Foden his 'son' and promises a step-by-step return after identifying team issues, but pundits and fans debate his inconsistency in big matches and England's No. 10 pecking order behind players like Bellingham and Palmer. With City second in the table, six points behind Arsenal, these crunch weeks could define Foden's role at club and international level.

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Phil Foden, Manchester City's homegrown star, has barely seen the pitch since a halftime hook in January's derby loss to United. Four months from the World Cup, fans worry his bench time could derail his England hopes.

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Senator Mike Lee posted criticism of Mexico's gun control measures, which restrict legal firearm purchases to one military-run store. The post sparked discussion with Karly Kingsley on cartel gun sources, including U.S. smuggling, purchases from the Mexican military, and the past Fast and Furious operation.

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The 23-year-old German striker joined Newcastle from Stuttgart for a club-record £69million in August 2025 to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for £125million. After early promise with seven Premier League goals this season, he's hit a goalless run amid bench spells and the team's seven-game winless streak. Reports claim Newcastle will seek a new No.9 this summer and consider selling Woltemade for £30-40million, with Bayern Munich interested, though fans insist they're fully behind him and blame tactical fit.

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Nick Woltemade burst onto Tyneside with five goals in his first six games, but a 13-match drought has fans and rumors swirling about his future.

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Kilmarnock came from behind to beat St Mirren 4-3 in a seven-goal Scottish Premiership thriller on Wednesday. Arsenal loanee John-Jules scored three times—via overhead kick, rebound, and cool finish—after St Mirren's Killian Phillips opened with a backheel and added a second. Greg Kiltie equalized for Killie before John-Jules took over, securing three vital points that lift Kilmarnock to 23 points, level with St Mirren and just three shy of safety in the relegation fight.

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Tyreece John-Jules turned the night upside down with a stunning first-half hat-trick, including an overhead kick that had 4,892 fans erupting at Rugby Park.

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