Players from the Iranian women's team defied suspected undercover security officers to escape their hotel and claim asylum in Australia

Australia has granted asylum to five Iranian female soccer players, including team captain Zahra Ghanbari, following their protest against the national anthem.

Nigel Farage has confirmed he would deport female asylum seekers back to the Taliban in Afghanistan if he wins the next general election. It comes after confusion over the Reform UK leader’s position on the issue, when he initially said he would deport ...