Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women footballers after hotel escape

Five players from Iran’s women’s national football team have been granted asylum in Australia after leaving their team hotel with the help of police, according to the country’s interior minister.

Tony Burke said authorities moved the players from their hotel to a secure location before approving their request to remain in Australia for protection.

The players reportedly stayed silent during the national anthem before a match against South Korea, days after the start of military...