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As Mardi Gras gets underway, hundreds of LGBTQI+ refugees are seeking asylum in Australia

With resettlement options collapsing worldwide, a new community-led initiative will help LGBTQI+ people get to safety in Australia.

The 'ISIS bride' who was rendered stateless and couldn't return home
In recent years, Shamima Begum said she lived in a dusty tent, unable to leave, with an "indefinitely" similar future ahead of her.
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Man charged with preparing for a terrorist act in Western Australia
Police allege the 20-year-old planned a "mass casualty event" at public buildings in Perth, including Muslim places of worship.
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Larrakia Elder arrested amid protests over controversial NT Administrator swearing-in
Larrakia man Eric Fejo has been arrested at a protest opposing the swearing-in of NT Administrator David Connolly, following months of controversy around his selection for the role.
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'Sometimes you have to use force': Trump on Iran Taliban says it's open to talks after Pakistan bombs Kabul and other Afghan towns Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba Pakistan says it's in 'open war' with Afghanistan after launching airstrikes in multiple cities

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Last-minute apology for 'racist' posts 'doesn't change anything' for NT administrator, Elder says 'Tip of the iceberg': Australia faces a rising threat Why 90 per cent of Australians will receive the same emergency alert in July Albanese addresses 'difficult' Grace Tame comment as Tame compares him to Morrison

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