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Sydney man who allegedly called 13-year-old Muslim girl a ‘terrorist’ berates judge after bail refused

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Omar Yassine was arrested and charged with stalking and intimidation after allegedly hurling insults at year 8 student wearing a hijab Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A middle-aged man accused of a “disgusting” Islamophob…

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  • Omar Yassine was arrested and charged with stalking and intimidation after allegedly hurling insults at year 8 student wearing a hijab Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A middle-aged man accused of a “disgusting” Islamophob…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:27:34 UTC.

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  1. New French ambassador to US cleared to take up post after diplomatic spat

  2. Students in Gaza ‘devastated’ after plan for them to study in Belgium fails

  3. Sydney man who allegedly called 13-year-old Muslim girl a ‘terrorist’ berates judge after bail refused

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