Iranian musician Parastoo Ahmadi and two band members were arrested for performing without headscarves, defying the strict Islamist regime’s rules. Ahmadi streamed a concert on YouTube where she sang without a headscarf and wore a dress, breaking taboos enforced by the regime. The arrests highlight the increasing repression of women under the regime of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Steve Smith is on a journey to rediscover himself, and a tiny change at the Gabba helped him get there
Steve Smith hit an on-drive at 1:29pm in Brisbane, earning four runs. Despite not being the most spectacular moment of the day, Smith's shot signaled a return to form after struggling over the past year, as he rediscovered his trigger movement. Travis Head's aggressive batting style also influenced Smith positively, with both players dominating day two with their impressive performances at the Gabba. Full Article
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