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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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Elon Musk replied to a post about Robert 'Roberta' Dorgan, a transgender ice hockey player in Rhode Island who committed a mass shooting and had a large Nazi tattoo on his bicep, stating 'Make Asylums Great Again!' The phrase sparked widespread discussion on X about reinstating insane asylums in the United States to address mental health issues and street safety.

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During a CNN appearance amid a partial government shutdown over DHS funding, Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico argued that Republican budget proposals slashing Medicaid and ACA subsidies could cause 51,000 needless deaths yearly, per 2025 analyses. He drew from the New Testament to frame healthcare as a moral duty for lawmakers. The remarks drew praise from supporters for bold faith-based advocacy and sharp pushback from critics who said government has no role in healing and disputed his biblical emphasis.

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James Talarico pointed to Jesus spending most of his time healing the sick, questioning why some politicians call themselves Christ followers yet support healthcare cuts.

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Arsenal leads the Premier League with 61 points after 28 games, five ahead of Manchester City, while United hold fourth on 48 points and Chelsea trail on 45 in fifth. Fans rejected claims they'd root for Arsenal over Chelsea in the March 1 Emirates clash, with many declaring they'd accept relegation just to stop the Gunners from winning the title. Posts featured memes like a chihuahua in United and Chelsea kits, joking that Arsenal's loss to Chelsea followed by Chelsea's defeat to City would make everyone happy, highlighting deep-seated rivalry bitterness.

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Man United supporters are drawing a clear line: they'd cheer Chelsea against Arsenal, even if it risks their own top-four push.

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Crystal Palace beat bottom-of-the-table Wolves 1-0 at Selhurst Park, thanks to Guessand's 90th-minute strike after Wolves midfielder Ladislav Krejčí received a second yellow for kicking the ball away to delay restart. Wolves had dominated early, missing a first-half penalty saved by Dean Henderson, but the red card around the 61st minute forced them into desperate defense. The narrow victory marked Palace's first home win since November, easing pressure on manager Oliver Glasner, while Wolves boss Rob Edwards called the decision a costly blow. Fans fiercely debated the referee's call, with Wolves supporters citing inconsistent rulings elsewhere.

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With Wolves down to 10 men after a controversial red card, Crystal Palace fans held their breath through nine minutes of stoppage time—until Evann Guessand fired home the winner at the near post.

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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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Tottenham fell 4-1 at home to Arsenal on Sunday, with Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres scoring braces to widen the Gunners' lead at the top, leaving Spurs 16th and battling relegation. It marked Croatian coach Igor Tudor's first game after his February 14 appointment, but a video captured by a Spurs YouTuber sparked outrage as fans accused van de Ven of ignoring instructions. Some defended the Dutch defender, noting the clip's angle pointed Tudor toward partner Radu Dragusin and lacked full context; afterward, van de Ven called himself devastated while Tudor focused on closing the quality gap without addressing discipline.

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In the heat of a 4-1 derby demolition by Arsenal, a sideline clip showed new Spurs boss Igor Tudor yelling 'push up!' while captain Micky van de Ven stood with his back turned.

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The Arsenal winger is the only Premier League player this season with 40-plus take-ons and 40-plus chances created, hitting exactly 46 in each despite just five goals and three assists in 24 games. In Sunday's 4-1 North London Derby win over Spurs, Saka led with 22 duels won, 21 final-third passes, and 18 box touches, though he missed three one-on-ones and saw a near-assist denied by deflection. Fans note multiple chalked-off assists from deflections or own goals elsewhere, praising his underlying impact as Arsenal top the table five points clear of Manchester City ahead of a Chelsea clash.

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Bukayo Saka diced up Tottenham's defense, topping every key stat on the right flank while creating chaos for Arsenal's attackers.

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Fans of Sunderland AFC are debating manager David Moyes' future following a recent match with poor attacking output. Discussions question whether to extend his contract, which has 12 months remaining, or replace him in the summer.

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Manchester City beat Newcastle United 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium, with Nico O'Reilly scoring twice—including a header from Haaland's cross—to keep City two points behind leaders Arsenal after 27 games. Haaland didn't score but dazzled midway through the first half with a la croqueta move that racked up thousands of likes on City's post. His all-around game included a personal-best 12 duels won, tracking back to defend, and creating chances, silencing critics who mocked his earlier touches against Newcastle.

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Erling Haaland surprised everyone with a slick double-touch nutmeg on the left flank, gliding past defenders like it was nothing. It was the kind of flair fans rarely see from the powerhouse striker.

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Manchester United supporters are debating potential points from their next three Premier League fixtures: home against Crystal Palace, away at Newcastle United, and home against Aston Villa. Predictions range from 6 to 9 points, with many viewing the Newcastle away game as the toughest. The discussions follow a recent win over Everton, positioning Manchester United three points ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool and behind Aston Villa in the race for third place.

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The 30-second Starlink spot opened with Arthur C. Clarke's 1964 prediction of satellite networks, then showed connectivity lighting up deserts, mountains, and remote rivers, urging viewers to visit starlink.com or call 1-888-GO-STARLINK. Airing during the Seahawks-Patriots game at Levi's Stadium for about $8 million, it highlighted low-latency service now reaching nearly 10 million subscribers in over 150 countries, powering most of SpaceX's expected $20 billion-plus revenue in 2026. The push comes as Starlink inks a deal with India's Gujarat state to connect remote tribal and border areas, boosting schools, healthcare, and disaster response.

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Amid the roar of Super Bowl LX, SpaceX broke new ground with its very first big-game commercial, flashing visions of internet access in the world's remotest corners.

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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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Arsenal top the Premier League after 27 matches, but a late draw at Wolves let Manchester City close to two points behind. In his pre-match presser, Arteta urged his team to relish the scrutiny and expectations fans have craved for years, saying those who can't handle it should go elsewhere. Fans split on the tough message, with some cheering the call for resolve ahead of today's clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where a win would stretch Arsenal's lead to four points.

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Mikel Arteta laid it out plainly to his players: love the roar of a title fight, or head for the door. His words came right before the high-stakes North London Derby.

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In their MLS season opener Saturday night, the Red Bulls beat host Orlando City 2-1 behind a first-half brace from forward Julian Hall, who netted in the 8th and 40th minutes off passes from Emil Forsberg and 16-year-old Adri Mehmeti. New coach Michael Bradley made history by starting three 17-or-younger players—Hall, Mehmeti, and defender Matthew dos Santos—in a regular-season match, with Mehmeti impressing in midfield. Orlando scored late through Tiago Carvalho, but the visitors held on thanks to solid defense and keeper Ethan Horvath, sparking locker-room celebrations and excitement for American soccer's rising talents.

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Seventeen-year-old Julian Hall scored twice on debut, celebrating like a pro as his New York Red Bulls teammates mobbed him in Orlando.

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Bukayo Saka opened the scoring early with a header from Martinelli's lay-off, and Piero Hincapie made it 2-0 soon after halftime, but Hugo Bueno pulled one back and debutant Tom Edozie leveled in the 90+4th minute via Riccardo Calafiori's own goal. Martinelli assisted the opener and had chances, yet drew ire for heavy touches, poor passes, and no further impact, with fans calling his play stagnant and lacking killer instinct. The draw cuts Arsenal's lead over Manchester City to five points ahead of the North London derby, as Declan Rice showed his fury by ripping off his shirt at full time.

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Arsenal raced to a 2-0 lead at Molineux, only for a second-half meltdown to hand Wolves a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time. Fans turned their frustration squarely on Gabriel Martinelli's shaky display.

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Alex, a Haitian-New Yorker, shared the encounter on February 22, questioning if the man's grandparents owned plantations and slaves—prompting quick corrections that slavery ended in Cuba in 1886. Replies poured in defending exiles as fleeing communist takeovers, not slave-owning, while others praised the revolution for land reforms, literacy jumps from 76% to near 100%, and health improvements like infant mortality dropping from 37 to 4 per 1,000 births. Skeptics highlighted Cuba's pre-1959 strengths in literacy and GDP, later stagnation, and divides in Miami's Cuban community, from the mostly white 'Golden Exile' of 1959-1962 to diverse later waves fueling ongoing political tensions.

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A New York teacher asked a Miami Cuban-American if his family fled the revolution over owning slaves. The man's reaction opened a flood of arguments about Cuba's past.

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Leandro Trossard was substituted in the 93rd minute of Arsenal's match against Athletic Bilbao after Martin Bueno struck him in the jaw or chin with his shoulder off the ball. Arsenal followed medical assessment and concussion protocol checks to make the substitution. The incident sparked debate over whether it qualified as a legitimate concussion sub.

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During a Bazozwa Boombox segment, Big Brother played a recording of Ashay referring to Liema Pantsi as lazy in a conversation with Mmeli and Ilano, revealing it to all housemates. Liema Pantsi, who considered Ashay her best friend, expressed hurt but chose to act mad without fully confronting him.

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South Africans tuned into Moja Love at 21:00 for the ninth season of Uyajola99, where host Jub Jub exposed cheating partners in stories like Siphosethu's doubts since 2019 and Mpho's test of childhood sweethearts. Clips spread fast showing market chases, physical grabs, side chicks fleeing, and Xhosa women's sharp, vulgar insults that had viewers laughing and praising their flair. While Jub Jub stayed cool amid one cheater's attempted kick, some lamented women fighting over unapologetic men on national TV in 2026.

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A man bolts in a blue tracksuit while women grab his belt to stop him—classic Uyajola99 chaos unfolded in tonight's Xhosa-packed episode.

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The 28-year-old centre-back joins from Orlando Pirates following a mutual contract termination in January, bringing 81 appearances and experience from four-and-a-half years with the Buccaneers. CEO Rob Benadie praised Ndah's proven quality at the highest level, slotting him into the No. 99 shirt for a potential debut in Wednesday's vital Betway Premiership match against Magesi FC. Stellenbosch, sitting 12th with 15 points, reunites Ndah with ex-Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa and adds to their Nigerian contingent amid a tough season.

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Olisa Ndah steps into the maroon of Stellenbosch FC, ready to shore up a defense that's needed it most after injuries kept him out too long.

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