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US deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attack
The USS Abraham Lincoln strike group has now entered Middle East waters.
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Akl man caught with footage of Isis beheadings, murders, terror group promo material
One video endorsed Isis attack methods that viewers could use in Australia.
Rare spectacle as ‘blood rain’ turns Gulf red
Iron-rich soil from Hormuz Island's cliffs turned the shoreline deep red.
Bondi shooting: Pig heads dumped at Muslim cemetery as police probe retribution
Police say several pig heads were found at the cemetery entrance.
Nigeria declares national emergency after mass kidnappings
President Bola Tinubu has ordered 50,000 new police recruits nationwide.
How safe is a journey through the five Stans? One traveller finds out
Each of the five nations was once part of the former Soviet Union.
'Shame on you': Senators clash after Hanson wears burqa in chamber
Sue Lines ruled the burqa a prop and ordered Pauline Hanson to leave.
'Guns-a-blazing': Trump threatens military action over killing of Christians
President Bola Tinubu rejected Trump's claim that Nigeria persecutes Christians.
Dunedin teen arrested after Wellington mosque bomb threat due in court tomorrow
The threat named the Kilbirnie Masjid and was posted online on Thursday.
Police probe bomb threat against Wellington mosque
The mosque has suspended all activities while the investigation is carried out.
Knife plot: Muslim leaders say it was 'sheer good luck' the attack was intercepted
The DIA unit that tracks digital extremism faces staff cuts - despite rising threats.
Mosque fire treated as hate crime
Police say the southern England blaze damaged the mosque’s entrance and a parked vehicle.
Editorial: Whether in Manchester or Hawke's Bay, extremism threatens all of us
OPINION: The emotive, hyperbolic and hateful rhetoric on social media is spreading.
Mob burns woman to death in Nigeria over Islam blasphemy claim
The victim, Amaye, was a food vendor from Katsina state.
Iona Thomas: Palestinian recognition isn't a reward. It's a rescue plan
OPINION: The UK calls for a ceasefire, humanitarian access and a political horizon.
Mitchell reflects on new accord to be signed by NZ Muslim, Jewish leaders to fight hate
Parties to the new NZ Harmony Accord are meeting in Auckland today.
Quran, Torah and Bible among books bound for National Library shredder
The library continues to hold a collection of religious texts.
Heightened security as Amarnath pilgrimage begins
About 42,000 Indian security troops have been deployed for the pilgrimage.
Upstart socialist stuns political veteran in NYC mayoral primary
Zohran Mamdani led with 43% of the vote, with 95% of ballots counted.
'Your god does not condone this': Witnesses who confronted New Lynn terrorist speak at inquest
Two shoppers speak about coming face-to-face with a knifeman.
'Not in this world': Pilgrims describe spiritual journey under scorching sun
Over 1.5 million pilgrims joined the hajj under intense heat in Mecca.
Red Cross workers killed in Gaza strike, urgent ceasefire appeal made
The ICRC appealed for a ceasefire after the deaths of their colleagues.
Salman Rushdie's attacker faces sentencing for 2022 stabbing
Rushdie was stabbed about 10 times with a six-inch blade during the event.
‘Leaving is not easy’: Imam who survived mosque terror attacks announces move to Oz
The Islamic leader has announced his plan to leave New Zealand for a new role.
Macron confirms one dead, two seriously injured in French 'Islamist terror attack'
A passer-by died after trying to intervene in the knife attack.
Man guilty of attempted murder in stabbing of Salman Rushdie
Rushdie described the pain as 'a 10' and lost vision in one eye.
School lunch provider admits halal meals ‘friendly’ but not certified
Lunch provider Compass admits halal meals it delivers to schools are not halal certified.
Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88
An announcement of his designated successor is expected.
Oscar-nominated actress apologises for offensive tweets, deactivates account
The Emilia Pérez star said she was 'deeply sorry to those I have caused pain'.
Pop star sentenced to death
The heavily tattooed singer is known for combining rap, pop and R&B.