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#illridewithyou goes viral after Sydney siege | News

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Anti-Islamaphobia campaign trends globally in solidarity with Muslims after cafe standoff raised fears of reprisal. Australians have taken to social media in solidarity with the country’s Muslim community to counter concern about an anti-Muslim backlash, after a gunman took an unknown number of people hostage at a cafe in Sydney’s financial and shopping district. Amid uncertainty about the hostage-taker’s motives and fears of reprisals after a flag bearing the Islamic proclamation of faith, was raised in the cafe, some Australians created the hashtag,  #illridewithyou  in a bid to show solidarity with local Muslims who might feel threatened. Read More...

Amy Schumer and JK Simmons parody iconic American Gothic painting

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It's one of the most widely parodied paintings in American culture. And now Grant Wood's iconic American Gothic painting has received the Amy Schumer treatment - after the comedian and actor JK Simmons recreated it with amazing success.  Tweeted a snap of the instantly recognisable image by a fan who remarked on the likeness between Amy and the star, Schumer jumped into action. Scroll down for video  Quite the double: Grant Wood's iconic American Gothic painting received the Amy Schumer treatment - after the comedian and JK Simmons recreated it with amazing success Read More...

Climber takes selfies on 300ft-high rock in French Alps

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This is the moment a daredevil climber took selfies on top of a 300ft-high rock. The climber was precariously balanced atop the Monolithe de Sardières in the Vanoise National Park in the French Alps.  She held out a selfie stick and smiled for the camera as it picked up the stunning back drop of trees and mountains. Don't look down: This is the moment a daredevil climber took selfies on top of a 300ft-high rock Read More...