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Royal family mourns shock death just months after wedding

Princess Rajwa of Jordan has found herself in mourning just eight months after her <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/kate-and-will-s-stunning-appearance-at-royal-wedding" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fairy-tale royal wedding</a> to Crown Prince Hussein. The sombre news of her father's passing was solemnly shared on Prince Hussein's social media accounts, accompanied by a heartfelt message and a poignant photograph capturing a tender moment between the Crown Prince and his father-in-law, Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif. <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C3fsAFooyLt/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C3fsAFooyLt/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Al Hussein bin Abdullah II (@alhusseinjo)</a> </div> </blockquote> With heavy hearts, the announcement conveyed the depth of loss felt by the royal family. Prince Hussein's message, translated into English, reads: "With more sadness and sorrow, we mourn the death of my wife's father, my beloved uncle Abba Faisal. "We knew him as a generous person with good character and religion. We can only be satisfied with God's judgement and destiny. May Allah have mercy on him and dwell him in his spacious paradise and inspire us patience and solace. "With profound sadness and sorrow, we bid farewell to my beloved father-in-law. "We will always remember his kindness, generosity, and integrity. May God bestow mercy upon him and grant us patience and strength." Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, 71, served as the chairman and chief executive officer of the esteemed Al Saif Group, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and philanthropy. Survived by his wife, Azza Al Sudairi, and four children – Faisal, Nayef, Dana, and Rajwa – Al Saif's passing leaves a void not only in his family but also in the business and social spheres he influenced. Al-Saif's absence was notably felt during his daughter's wedding to Crown Prince Hussein on June 1, 2023. Though he couldn't walk Princess Rajwa down the aisle, his presence and support were evident as he stood alongside his wife and daughter to greet guests at the reception. The absence of Princess Rajwa's father during such a significant life event is undoubtedly a poignant aspect of her wedding day memories. The cause of Al Saif's death remains undisclosed, adding an air of mystery to the solemn proceedings. A statement from the royal family, shared on the official website, conveyed condolences and sympathies to the bereaved family members: "The Royal Hashemite Court mourns the passing of the father of Her Royal Highness Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, may his soul rest in peace. "By His Majesty King Abdullah's orders, the Royal Hashemite Court has announced three days of mourning, as of Sunday, 18 February 2024. "The Royal Hashemite Court expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to Their Majesties King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, and to Al Saif family in these difficult times." The wedding of Princess Rajwa and Crown Prince Hussein was a momentous occasion, graced by the presence of dignitaries and royalty – including <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/kate-and-will-s-stunning-appearance-at-royal-wedding" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kate and William, the Prince and Princess of Wales</a>. Hosted at the Zahran Palace in Amman, the ceremony symbolised the union of two families and the beginning of a new chapter for the young couple. Since her marriage, Princess Rajwa has seamlessly integrated into royal life, representing her father-in-law, King Abdullah II, in official capacities. Her grace and poise have endeared her to the Jordanian people, even as she navigates the complexities of her newfound role. Images: Instagram

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Name of Al Pacino's new baby boy revealed

Al Pacino has welcomed his fourth child at 83 years of age. A TMZ report revealed that the actor’s 29-year-old girlfriend, Noor Alfallah, recently gave birth to their first baby together, which was confirmed by Pacino's publicist, Stan Rosenfield, on Thursday. His publicist also confirmed that they have named the newborn "Roman". Although both parents are ecstatic to welcome their first child together, the official birth date has not yet been revealed. The couple were spotted grabbing dinner at the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles on Wednesday night with what appeared to be a baby seat in the back of the car, although it was unclear whether their newborn was occupying the seat at the time. The news came just weeks after a close friend of the actor revealed that <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/family-pets/al-pacino-expecting-fourth-child-at-83" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alfallah was eight months pregnant</a> in a surprise announcement. The couple have been dating since early 2022. Pacino also shares a daughter, Julie, 33, with Jan Tarrant, and twins Olivia and Anton, 22, with Beverly D'Angelo. Images: Getty, Instagram

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Al Pacino expecting fourth child at 83

Al Pacino is expecting his fourth child at 83 with his girlfriend Noor Alfallah, 29 who is eight months pregnant. A close friend of the actor revealed that Pacino “could not be happier” and is over the moon at the prospect of welcoming his fourth child with Noor, despite their 54-year age gap. Although the news was unexpected, the close friend denied the rumours claiming that Noor kept the pregnancy a secret for 11 weeks. “If she waited until 11 weeks to tell Al it is because she found out then,” they told the DailyMail. “She's wanted to have a baby for years and Al could not be happier. He loves Noor and the feeling is mutual,” they added. The source also claimed that the couple were not trying for a baby when Noor got pregnant, but it did happen naturally and that “obviously, Al is still very able”. The obvious question is, why did the pair wait for eight months to reveal the pregnancy? According to the source, “Al waited to reveal the pregnancy news until now because they didn't want people hounding them. They are a private couple and would like to keep it that way.” The source also denied the wild allegations that Noor is only dating the Scarface star to take advantage of Pacino's wealth as “complete and utter b******t”. “Not only does Noor come from an extremely wealthy family, but she has also worked to obtain her own wealth,” they added. Images: Getty Images/ Instagram

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Five things to do in Dubai

Having won the bid to hold the Expo 2020, Dubai continues to cement it’s position as one of the travel hotspots you should be adding to you to-do list. A thriving metropolis with world-class attractions on its doorstep, one of the best things about Dubai is its accessibility to Australia. Furthermore, the city stretches some 40 kilometers along the coast, a straight up-and-down journey from one place to the next. Taxis are cheap and plentiful and now, with the metro up and running, getting around is all too easy. Offering culture mixed with newfangled architecture and a melting pit of cultures thanks to its large expat population, it’s an experience like no other. A couple of tips for those interested in visiting, Dubai is a Muslim emirate. So while it is relaxed compared to other areas in the UAE, you should be respectful of their ways such as covering up even though it can often be very hot. Covering ones shoulders and wearing trousers or skirt to the knee should be enough. Also, while there is plenty of alcohol to be had, drinking is limited to licensed venues that are housed in hotels. Other than that, there is a lot to explore and amazing things to see in the Arabian city. Enjoy! The Burj buidlings Both the Burj Khalifa  and the Burj Al Arab are sites to behold. The Khalifa is the most amazing of the two. As the tallest structure on the planet, it's impossible to miss from the moment you arrive in Dubai. The opportunity to view the city from the observation deck on the 134th floor is not to be missed – either day or night, the view is truly spectacular. Then the Burj Al Arab is the world’s only seven-star hotel and has been an icon for Dubai for many years now. From the aquariums that flank the escalator to the underwater seafood restaurant or the exotic glass elevator, it is all eye candy for new visitors. Definitely stop in for high tea or cocktails in the Skyview Bar, but book at least a week in advance. The Dubai Mall    You’ve likely heard of the infamous shopping in Dubai and until you experience Dubai Mall, you won't really understand the scale of its amazement. It is simply huge, with something for everyone inside. The shopping and eating are almost a side attraction. With a 22-screen cinema; an indoor theme park, called Sega World; a world for children, called Kidzania; a giant Aquarium with an underwater zoo; and a full-sized ice rink you, will want for little. Just be sure to be wearing comfortable shoes. To top it all off is the Dubai Fountain, which has shows – set to music – every evening at 6. Walk down Jumeirah Beach Walk Locally known as JBR, it is the largest single-phase residential construction in the world. Made up of 36 towers dotted along the beach front in Dubai Marina, JBR is a lovely, wide promenade flanked on one side by shops, cafes and restaurants and on the other by a single-lane road. This is the ideal spot to enjoy a leisurely meal while people and car watching. You’re guaranteed to see some jaw-dropping sites such as a gold-plated Porsche Cayenne, a two-tone Ferrari or a monkey or cheetah hanging out a local’s car window as they drive by. Desert safari Be sure to book in a desert safari. There are many carriers you can choose from, but most include a camel ride, four-wheel driving and a traditional Arabic BBQ in the desert complete with belly dancers. Arabian Adventures is known to be one of the best to book with. Souk it up   Whatever you do, don’t leave Dubai without visiting at least one souk. Some of the better ones include the Old Souk for textiles and materials, The Gold Souk for some great deals on gold and the Meena Bazaar. Walking through the souks offers a real chance to soak up the Arabic culture, shop like a local and come home with some fabulous Middle Eastern treasures. Image: Getty Images

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Heartbroken father of shot girl speaks out

The heartbroken father of one of the women who was showered with gunshots while sitting in a car has spoken out about his “beloved angel”. Lametta Fadlallah, 48, and Amy Al-Hazzouri, 39, were gunned down as they sat in a car on Hendy Avenue, Panania in Sydney’s inner south-west about 10 pm on Saturday. It is believed that Ms Fadlallah had some information about underground figures and was targetted to be kept quiet. Unfortunately, Ms Al-Hazzouri was in the wrong place at the wrong time and succumbed to her wounds, dying a short time later. Her grieving father, Khaled, broke down as he described her as an “angel, friendly and beautiful”. "Beautiful, beautiful," he told <a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/double-sydney-murder-family-of-innocent-hairdresser-caught-up-in-panania-execution-speaks-out/12288bff-40fa-4e60-8441-be817c69fe33?ocid=Social-9NewsS" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nine News</a>. "Anyone who used to be upset, depressed, anything would go to Amy and she would give them the support, the power and energy. "They would go to Amy, Amy was everything to them, that's the kind of person she was." Mr Al-Hazzouri said that he wished that it was him that died instead of his daughter. Her sister, Manal Raunegger, launched a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/amy-hazouri-transfer-her-body-to-lebanon?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GoFundMe</a> in hopes of raising enough money to help transport Amy to Lebanon to be laid to rest. “Amy, you left us too soon my darling. May Allah have mercy on you, the heart of your sister. I can’t believe it, you’re done, you won’t tell me again,” her post read. “Amy Hazouri was my beautiful sister, who was an innocent party who was murdered in southwest Sydney on Saturday 13th August 2022. “Amy was the sole provider for our family in Lebanon that is currently struggling with the economic crisis in Lebanon. We require urgent funds to carry out funeral services and transfer her body to Lebanon to lay at rest. “Our mother is not well and cannot travel to Australia to see her daughter. We are asking family, friends and the community to donate what they can and share this page around as we require urgent funds during this time as we cannot afford this service. “Every dollar and support is appreciated. May her soul rest in peace.” Police are investigating the shooting which they have described as an “assassination”. Four torched cars were found nearby in Presland Ave in Revesby, Devlin Drive in Wattle Grove and Elizabeth Crescent in Yagoona, with police hoping to find any links relating to the shooting. NSW Police Force Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty described the shooting as a "organised, methodical murder". "This is an appalling attack on two women who have lost their lives in a planned murder, an assassination really, that's happened in a public street in Sydney," he said. "It's not acceptable by any standards. It's unprecedented, really and we're determined to get the answers for the family.” Images: Nine/Supplied

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Two Sydney women "assassinated" on public street

An investigation is underway after two women were shot and killed in what police have described as an assassination. Lametta Fadlallah, 48, and Amy Al-Hazzouri, 39, were targetted in their car which was parked on Hendy Avenue, Panania in Sydney’s inner south-west about 10pm on Saturday. A 16-year-old girl and 20-year-old man were also inside the car at the time but were not injured. Ms Fadlallah died at the scene while Ms Al-Hazzouri was rushed to Liverpool Hospital where she died a short time later. Police are currently investigating whether Ms Fadlallah was killed because had information about Sydney's underworld. The mother-of-two, who was known to police, had been in a relationship with a founding member of a street gang before moving on to a Kings Cross standover man, Halal Safi, who has since died. Police believe Ms Al-Hazzouri was in the wrong place at the wrong time during the time of the attack. Four torched cars were found nearby in Presland Ave in Revesby, Devlin Drive in Wattle Grove and Elizabeth Crescent in Yagoona, with police hoping to find any links relating to the shooting. NSW Police Force Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty described the shooting as a "organised, methodical murder". "This is an appalling attack on two women who have lost their lives in a planned murder, an assassination really, that's happened in a public street in Sydney," he said. "It's not acceptable by any standards. It's unprecedented, really and we're determined to get the answers for the family.” He went on to say that the attackers “threw the book out” when targeting the women. "There used to be an unwritten law with the criminal element that you don't touch family," Superintendent Doherty continued. "You don't touch women. It looks like that rule book has been thrown out the window. "It shows how low they've gotten at this point, that anyone associated with targets, they don't discriminate if you're male or female." Images: Facebook

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Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, is the second and the biggest celebration within Islam. This Eid celebrates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim, also known as Abraham, to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to Allah’s command. Just moments before Prophet Ibrahim could sacrifice his son, Allah provided him with a lamb instead of his son. The sacrifice is observed by billions of Muslims across the world who in turn sacrifice an animal as Prophet Ibrahim did. The food is shared between family, friends and the poor. Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhū al-Hijjah, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar. Just as Eid al-Fitr the date is determined by the moon sighting. This year, Eid al-Adha is expected to fall on July 9 and/or July 10. Celebrations last for three days. In the lead up to Eid, Muslims make their pilgrimage to the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, also known as Hajj. On the day of Eid, Muslims offer their prayers at the mosque and donate money to the poor in order to ensure they are also given a chance to celebrate. Eid Mubarak to all celebrating! Image: Getty

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Prince Charles denies wrongdoing for reportedly accepting bags of cash

Prince Charles reportedly accepted a suitcase containing €1 million ($AUD 1.52 million) in cash from a Qatari sheikh in 2015, according to recent reports - and it is one of three payments that will be reviewed by the UK’s Charity Commission. According to The Sunday Times, the senior royal received a total of €3 million ($AUD 4.57 million) from Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, the former prime minister of Qatar, between 2011 and 2015. Clarence House has denied that there was any wrongdoing in Charles’ acceptance of the money as charity donations and said the money was “passed immediately to one of the prince’s charities who carried out the appropriate covenants and assured us that all the correct processes were followed”. On one occasion, Charles reportedly received €1 million in carrier bags from high-end grocer Fortnum & Mason. At another, in 2015, Charles accepted another €1 million in a holdall during a one-on-one meeting at Clarence House. Two advisors from the royal household reportedly counted the cash by hand, which was said to be made up of now-discontinued €500 notes, which earned the nickname “bin Laden” because of links to funding terrorism, per <a href="https://honey.nine.com.au/royals/prince-charles-denies-any-wrongdoing-over-bags-of-cash-claim/0face1c8-1ebb-4139-a91c-9c9aa0dee13c" target="_blank" rel="noopener">9Honey</a>. The money was understood to have been collected by private bank Coutts, with each payment being deposited into the accounts of the Prince of Wales’ Charitable Fund (PWCF). As the prince’s meetings with Hamad were private, they don’t appear in the Court Circular - the official record of court engagements - but they do raise questions about how much Charles knew about the cash and where it came from. Sir Ian Cheshire, the chairman of PWCF, said on Friday that “there was no failure of governance” in relation to the organisation receiving the funds. “At a few hours’ notice from The Sunday Times, we have checked into this event in the past, and confirm that the previous trustees of PWCF discussed the governance and donor relationship, (confirming that the donor was a legitimate and verified counterparty) and our auditors signed off on the donation after a specific enquiry during the audit. There was no failure of governance.” After confirming that he was referring to the 2015 payment, Sir Cheshire added: “I believe the same assurance applied to earlier donations and look forward to confirming that in due course.” Though there is no suggestion that the payments were illegal, a Charity Commission spokesperson said on Sunday that they will be reviewed by the Commission. “We are aware of reports about donations received by the Prince of Wales’ Charitable Foundation,” they said in a statement. “We will review the information to determine whether there is any role for the Commission in this matter.” It comes as London police continue to investigate a separate allegation that the prince’s top aide, Michael Fawcett, offered to help a Saudi billionaire secure a knighthood and British citizenship if he donated to The Prince’s Foundation, another of Charles’ charities. Fawcett resigned from his role as chief executive of the foundation in light of the allegations. “We are disappointed not to have been given more time to look into this matter, which dates from a decade ago,” Clarence House said in relation to reports from The Sunday Times. “In the few hours we have had on a Saturday, we have confirmed that Charitable donations were received from sheikh Hamad bin Jassim, and these were passed immediately to one of the prince’s charities who carried out the appropriate governance and have assured us that all the correct processes were followed.” Image: @clarencehouse (Instagram)

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Former princess of Qatar found dead

A former princess of Qatar who accused her ex-husband of sexually assaulting one of her cihldren has been found dead. Kasia Gallanio was involved in an ugly custody battle for her three kids with billionaire and former Qatari oil and finance minister Abdelaziz bin Khalifa Al Thani, 73. The 45-year-old was found dead in her bed on Sunday from a suspected overdose after her youngest daughter, who lives in Paris, was unable to get ahold of her mother. There were no forms of physical violence. The couple have been in a bitter legal battle fighting for 15 years for custody over their three children - 17-year-old twins and another 15-year-old daughter. The twins initially lived with their father before moving to Marbella to be with their mother who claimed Al Thani actually “cut them off as punishment”. Their youngest daughter still lives with her father in an apartment in Paris after Al Thani was exiled from Qatar due to a coup led by his half-brother Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani in 1995. It was reported that a Paris court had dismissed the Gallianio’s case on May 19 after she had spent multiple months in hospital due to nervous breakdowns. Gallianio was accused by Al Thani of being an alcoholic with mental health issues, while she accused him of abusing one of their daughters. The Paris Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into the accusations of aggravated sexual assault which Al Thani vehemently denies. Images: Instagram

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An especially emotional Ramadan comes to an end

More than 600,000 Muslims across Australia and billions around the world celebrated the end of Ramadan this week. After fasting from dawn to dusk for a month, Muslim families gathered for Eid al-Fitr festitivies which go on for three days. This year’s Eid has been declared a lot more emotional following two years of restrictions which stopped families from getting together and celebrating. The morning of Eid sees worshippers head to the Mosque for the Eid prayer before wishing everyone an “Eid Mubarak” (Happy Eid). Families will gather at parks, houses, restaurants and feast on delicious foods as they commemorate the end of the holy month. Everyone is dressed in their best clothing, with young children gifted with money from their elders. Fellow worshipper Ivan Adnan was overwhelmed with emotions after being able to recite verses of the Quran and praying with members of the community. “As part of the festival, right after Eid namaz (prayers), men give each other three hugs, which in Bengali, in my language, we call it kola-koli. And women do the same with each other," he told <a href="https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australian-muslims-overcome-with-emotion-at-this-years-eid-al-fitr-celebrations/ewflhocr1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SBS News</a>. "Last year and the year before, we couldn’t go anywhere. We couldn’t even go to prayer.” This year meant a lot to Mr Adnan who felt a stronger “connection” to his faith and God. "I felt so connected to God. And I felt so connected to my community. And I was overcome with emotion,” he said. The next Ramadan is expected to fall around March 22 - based on the moon sighting. You can have all your questions about Ramadan answered <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/health/body/everything-you-ve-always-wanted-to-know-about-ramadan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. Image: SBS/YouTube

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The House of Gucci has a cast of Hollywood stars

The House of Gucci is one of those movies many of us will want to see. It has a cast list that reads like a who’s who of Hollywood with all of our favourites including Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons and Jack Huston. Read more: But that’s not all. The movie also has Lady Gaga and Adam Driver in the lead roles, along with Jared Leto and Salma Hayek. Plus, it’s directed by esteemed director, Ridley Scott, so we know it's going to be good. The House of Gucci won’t be streaming or showing in cinemas until the 25th November but we do have the first trailer to show you and it looks amazing. The movie is inspired by the shocking true story about the Gucci family empire behind the infamous Italian fashion house. Based on the book titled The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden, The House of Gucci tells us what happened behind the scenes and if the trailer is anything to go by, it’s going to be sensational. The story spans three decades of love, betrayal, decadence, revenge - and ultimately murder. We get to see what the name means, what it’s worth, and how far a family will go for control of it. The song called Heart of Glass from Blondie provides the soundtrack for the trailer. We see the Gucci fashion shows, the couple's wedding and wild nights at the disco which are all part of the drama leading up to the murder. Lady Gaga plays socialite, Patrizia Reggiani, Maurizio's ex-wife who was tried and convicted of orchestrating his murder after he left her for a younger woman. She served 18 years in prison, where she gained the nickname Black Widow, before being released in 2016. "I don't consider myself to be a particularly ethical person," says Gaga as Patrizia, "but I am fair."

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"Absolutely livid": Mayor furious as 400 allowed to gather at Sydney mosque

A decision made by NSW Health has been slammed by local officials who claim that they weren't told about the latest exemptions as 400 worshippers gathered at a mosque to celebrate EID. Current COVID-19 social distancing restrictions in NSW prevent more than 100 people from gathering in places of worship, but NSW Health gave permission for four times that number to attend the Auburn Gallipoli Mosque in western Sydney on Friday for Eid al-Adha prayers, which is a major religious event. The worshippers that attended wore masks but Cumberland City Council Mayor Steve Christou said that he was "absolutely livid" about the government's decision to allow the event. "This kind of behaviour from the state is inexcusable and I am absolutely livid that they would potentially jeopardise the health and wellbeing of our residents and the health of greater Sydney residents," he told<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/parramatta/coronavirus-nsw-auburn-mosque-cumberland-mayor-slams-decision-to-allow-400-worshippers/news-story/611f46da61d8f68c51138cb71d11fbe5" target="_blank" class="_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtflink"> The Daily Telegraph</a>. "We either have a pandemic, which we acknowledge and adhere to the relevant health directives for one and all, or we don’t." Attendees had to sign in and were split into four zones, which included two levels of the mosque, a function hall and a car park. Up to 100 people were allowed inside and attendees also wore stickers to designate the zone to which they'd been assigned. Mayor Christou claimed he found out about the decision through media and said that he would have opposed the exemption had he known about it. "I don’t understand how NSW Health can pick and choose who is at risk and who warrants an exemption," he said. NSW Health said in a statement that the mosque developed a "comprehensive safety plan" and that the government body was on site on the day to ensure procedures were being followed. The mosque's president Abdurrahman Asaroglu had said previously the venue had implemented appropriate measures to reduce the risk of a coronavirus outbreak. "Our community is really understanding and they are OK to follow these measures — no shaking hands, no hugging — making sure that they just pray," Dr Asaroglu told <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-31/auburn-mosque-granted-coronavirus-exemption-for-eid-al-adha/12508358" target="_blank" class="_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtflink">ABC</a>. "If everyone does the right thing I don't think there will be any issues."

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Senior celeb moments that blew us away at the Oscars 2020

As the world tuned in to watched A-listers strut their stuff on the red carpet for the 92nd Academy Awards, there were a number of veterans we have become all too familiar with over the years. As the Hollywood award season was at an all-time high on Monday, we got to see some of Hollywood’s leading actors and actresses cheer on our favourite performances of the year. The Oscars not only revealed some of the best works and performances of the year, but also some gorgeous fashion moments from the over-50’s celebs who prove you can still have the IT factor at any age. Jane Fonda has proven to be a woman of her word after declaring in November of 2019 she would give up shopping and purchasing new items as part of a fight against climate change. It seems she didn’t back down after showing up in a jaw-dropping red sparkling long-sleeved gown by Elie Saab – a frock she pulled out back in 2014 for the Cannes Film Festival as well. The 82-year-old Grace and Frankie star did debut a fresh hair-do however, with a new short grey style to replace her chin-length blond hair. Among Fonda was a number of other veteran actors and actresses who managed to pull out their best looks for the 92nd Academy Awards. Scroll through the gallery to see some of the best senior looks from the Oscars.

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“It was a sting”: Deb Knight stunned over shock Pauline Hanson admission

On a tense interview with the Today show, Pauline Hanson has fiercely refused to back down over her claims that the Al Jazeera documentary was a sting. Senator Hanson admitted she has not watched the Al Jazeera documentary which showed her appearing to suggest on a hidden camera that the 1996 Port Arthur Massacre was an inside job. Earlier on today, the leader accused the footage of being “heavily edited” and “dubbed.” The documentary, which aired on ABC last night, puts the politician and her party in a world of controversy. The embattled One Nation leader said her “heart goes out” to the families who suffered from the Port Massacre tragedy but remained sure in her claim that Al Jazeera and “foreign interference” were the reason for her remarks. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvi26UuABEt/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvi26UuABEt/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Pauline Hanson (@senatorpaulinehanson)</a> on Mar 28, 2019 at 1:05am PDT </div> </blockquote> “My comments were made at a dinner table, they were not made publicly,” Ms Hanson told Today show co-host Deb Knight. “This was not my doing to have exposed these comments. It was Al Jazeera and an undercover agent. I’m sorry for these people — I really am. They shouldn’t have to go through this again.” The complete documentary was uploaded to YouTube in the last week, and since then Ms Hanson has accused Al Jazeera of cutting the footage. “What I know from that, I don't see his face or lips moving,” she said. “I feel this has been dubbed out. It has been cut and pasted so many times.” Knight asked: “We see your face. We see the words coming out of your mouth. It’s on tape. You can’t deny they were the words that you said.” “I know,” Senator Hanson replied. The One Nation party leader also stressed she does not want gun laws to be watered down in Australia, claiming her party’s gun law policies are “even stronger” than the new laws passed by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. She has fiercely denied her party went to Washington to seek funding from the NRA (National Rifle Association), America’s largest pro-gun organisation. “The media has portrayed that we went to the NRA for funding. Never the case. They said we wanted to water down the gun laws. Never, ever the case. Even Muller, he was at me that women should carry guns … I said no way, I do not believe in that. It was a sting.” Senator Hanson also denied the allegations accusing her of believing the Port Arthur Massacre was a government conspiracy. “When I got into Parliament, I was only in there a month and the massacre happened just after that. If I really thought it was a conspiracy theory I had two-and-a-half years on the floor of Parliament to have spoken up and said that,” she said. "I never said at all it was a conspiracy theory." <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> . <a href="https://twitter.com/PaulineHansonOz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaulineHansonOz</a> admits she “hasn’t had time” to watch the full documentary and has only seen “what’s portrayed by the media”. <a href="https://twitter.com/deborah_knight?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Deborah_Knight</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/9Today?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#9Today</a> <a href="https://t.co/0KcvwnmvaL">pic.twitter.com/0KcvwnmvaL</a> — The Today Show (@TheTodayShow) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheTodayShow/status/1111373284665229313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2019</a></blockquote> Senator Hanson has also piqued Prime Minister Scott Morrison as a “fool.” “He has not really waited to see the full information that’s come out … this is a political interference from a foreign government. That needs to be investigated,” Ms Hanson said to Knight. “He’s the leader of this nation. If it’s happened to us, how many other incidents like this may have happened?” The interview with Deb Knight took place just hours after her press conference in light of the Al Jazeera documentary, which was dubbed “bizarre” by social media. Fronting the cameras over the controversy that has left her part in the middle of a scandal, Senator Hanson unleashed on Australian media, the Prime Minister, Al Jazeera, Qatar and undercover journalist Rodger Mueller. The extraordinary press conference in Queensland said the comments captured on camera for the documentary had been taken “completely out of context.” “Today is the day of shame on the Australian media, who have been sold a story that is too good to be true. And you took it hook, line and sinker,” she said. “Media across Australia have been blinded by hate and bias towards One Nation and myself, and rushed to report on heavily edited footage. “You have come here baying for my blood, and I will not give it to you. "I answer to the Australian people only and they will have their say at the ballot box.”

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Meet the world's most eligible royals who are yet to marry

Even though Prince Harry has officially been off the market for a while now, since marrying his forever love Duchess Meghan in May last year, there are still plenty of eligible royals that have not yet tied the knot yet – including Princess Margaret's grandson Arthur Chatto and Princess Diana's niece Lady Kitty Spencer. These eligible royals are still bachelors and bachelorettes and looking for their prince or princess. From the attractive prince who just landed a modelling contract to the newly-single princess looking for love, we reveal the most eligible royal members who haven’t walked down the aisle yet. Scroll through the gallery above to see some of the world’s most eligible royals. Prince Nikolai Prince Nikolai of Denmark is the eldest son of Prince Joachim and Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg. He is the nephew of beloved Princess Mary and is the sixth-in-line to the Danish throne. In 2018, the 19-year-old was signed with a modelling agency and has shown his skills by walking the catwalk for Dior and Burberry. Lady Amelia Windsor Lady Amelia Winsor, from the UK, is 23 years old and is a distant cousin to Prince William and Prince Harry. She is the granddaughter of the Queen's cousin who is the Duke of Kent, Prince Edward. The royal is the 37th-in-line to the British throne and on occasion works for Dolce & Gabbana as a model. She was once deemed the “most beautiful royal” by Tatler, a British tabloid, and it’s not hard to see why. Lady Marina-Charlotte Windsor Lady Marina-Charlotte Windsor is 26 years old and is the eldest sister of Lady Amelia. She is not included in the line of succession for the throne as she is Roman Catholic. Prince Abdul Mateen The prince is the fourth son of the Sultan of Brunei and the 27-year-old is certainly one of the world's most eligible bachelors. He is currently doing a master’s degree in international diplomacy at SOAS University of London and has an Instagram account with over 1 million followers. Crown prince Al-Hussein Bin Abdullah II<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BnIos_yFZZV/"></a> The crown prince is the eldest child of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, and he is the first in line to the Jordanian throne. The 24-year-old prince shares images to his Instagram account which has amassed over 1.8 million followers. In June 2018, he made headlines around the world after posting a picture of himself and Prince William watching the World Cup from his bachelor pad in his palace in Jordan. Viscount Althorp Louis Spencer, who holds the official title Viscount Althorp, is the eldest son and fourth child of Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer, and his first wife Victoria Lockwood He is the first cousin to Prince William and Prince Harry and is Prince Diana’s nephew. Louis, 24, will inherit the Althorp estate as his oldest sister, Lady Kitty Spencer, is unable to due to British primogeniture law. Lady Kitty Spencer Lady Kitty Spencer, 28, is the named UK ambassador for the luxury jewellery brand Bulgari. She has modelled for a number of fashion magazines and walked down the runway for Dolce & Gabbana. She is the eldest child of Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer and his first wife, Victoria Lockwood. The royal is regularly seen attending events, including Prince Harry’s wedding to the Duchess Meghan in May 2018. Hamdan bin Mohammed Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the heir to the Dubai throne and 36 years old. The Crown Prince is an intellectual political figure and is known to mingle with his ‘people’ frequently by dining at local restaurants and driving his own car through the streets of Dubai. Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana The 32-year-old princess is the daughter of the current ruler of Thailand, King Vajiralongkorn. Princess Sirivannavari is a fashion designer and attends some of the world's biggest fashion shows regularly. She famously played professional badminton winning gold with her team at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games. Princess Elisabeth Princess Elisabeth of Thurn and Taxis is a member of Germany’s defunct nobility and has been a style editor-at-large for Vogue in the UK since 2012. She usually goes by the nickname TNT. Albert con Thurn und Taxis Albert von Thurn und Taxis is the 12th prince in his family line. Although Germany no longer rules under a monarchy, the noble families continue to use and pass on their titles. His family is worth an estimated US$1.6 billion and is a champion race car driver. Arthur Chatto Arthur Chatto has made headlines for his topless Instagram posts, constantly posing shirtless as he travels the world. He is the 20-year-old grandson of the late Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth’s sister. He is the son of Princess Margaret's daughter Lady Sarah Chatto and her husband Daniel Chatto. Princess Alexandra of Luxemborg Princess Alexandra from Luxembourg is from one of the most prominently wealthy royal families in the world. The Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg is worth an estimate of US$4 billion. She is 24 years old and is the only daughter of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa. For now, she is the fifth-in-line to the throne – just behind her two older brothers and her niece and nephew. Prince Constantine-Alexios. Prince Constantine-Alexios of Greece is 20 years old and currently attends Georgetown University in Washington D.C. The prince’s grandfather, Constantine II – the last King of Greece – is a close friend and second cousin to Prince Charles. King Constantine II is Prince William’s godfather. Prince Constantine-Alexios is the son of Crown Prince Pavlos Greece and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal. Princess Iman and Princess Salma 18-year-old Princess Salma recently celebrated her completion of a commissioning course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, which her brother, the Crown Prince attended. Her older sister, Princess Iman bint Abdullah, is the second child and eldest daughter of the king of Jordan, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania. She is 22 and is currently studying at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Do you recognise any of these royal members? Let us know in the comments below.

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Netflix pays $105 million to reunite world’s greatest actors

Netflix has just purchased the rights to the film The Irishman which will be released in 2019. Although the film is only in pre-production, Netflix have made the expensive but worthwhile $105 million investment to purchase the rights to the film. Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese will be directing the film with a top tier acting crew set to star in the film. The film follows the story of mob hitman Frank Sheeran, who allegedly admitted to killing his friend Jimmy Hoffa. The union leader’s disappearance went down in American history as one of the biggest unsolved mysteries. Robert De Niro will collaborate with Scorsese for the ninth time and play Frank Sheeran. Al Pacino will star as Jimmy Hoffa and this will be his first time working with Scorsese. Other standout actors who have been cast include Oscar-winner Joe Pesci from Goodfellas, Harvey Keital from Who’s That Knocking at My Door and Emmy-winner Bobby Cannavale. The deal between Netflix and Scorsese allows the streaming service to release the film to their 93 million worldwide subscribers. Paramount Pictures reportedly dropped out of the project, creating the opportunity for Netflix to sweep in and make a deal. Related links: <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/entertainment/movies/2017/02/steven-spielberg-not-slowing-down/">70-year-old Steven Spielberg not slowing down</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/entertainment/movies/2017/02/celebrities-facial-reactions-to-the-oscar-mix-up/">Celebrities’ jaw-dropping reactions to the Oscar mix-up</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/entertainment/movies/2017/01/famous-biopics-ranked-from-most-to-least-accurate/">Famous biopics ranked from most to least accurate</a>

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Meryl Streep’s starstuck encounter with Al Pacino

Meryl Streep is one of the most admired actresses in the world, but if this story is anything to go by even she can get a little bit star struck at times. In an interview on The Graham Norton Show, the 66-year-old actress spoke of her first, rather awkward, encounter with a movie star before she was famous. Ms Streep explained, “The first famous person I knew was Al Pacino. I didn’t work with him, but he came over to the house for dinner.” Ms Streep’s boyfriend of the time, actor John Cazale, was friends with the Scar Face star. <img width="497" height="280" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/19015/streep-pacino_497x280.jpg" alt="Streep Pacino" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> Justifiably anxious, Ms Streep said she fidgeted all night and also admitted slight regret over her dinner choice – spaghetti. Ms Streep said, “I cooked homemade spaghetti sauce. Somebody had told me once to put a carrot in the sauce. It was awful. I was so nervous because he was so famous. But, you know, people are people.” Ms Streep has gone on to have an incredible career, winning three Oscars! So even if their first encounter was awkward, we're sure they can sit back and laugh about it now! Related links: <a href="/news/news/2016/04/photos-queen-windsor-castle-annie-leibowitz/" target="_blank">Captivating photos celebrate Queen’s 90th birthday</a> <a href="/news/news/2016/04/prince-george-steals-show-in-royal-portrait/">Prince George steals show in royal portrait</a> <a href="/news/news/2016/04/find-the-queen-in-group-of-corgis-illustration/">Can you find the Queen in this pack of corgis?</a>

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Five things to do in Dubai

Since recently winning the bid to hold the Expo 2020, Dubai continues to cement it’s position as one of the travel hotspots you should be adding to you to-do list. A thriving metropolis with world-class attractions on its doorstep, one of the best things about Dubai is its accessibility to Australia.Furthermore, the city stretches some 40 kilometers along the coast, a straight up-and-down journey from one place to the next. Taxis are cheap and plentiful and now, with the metro up and running, getting around is all too easy. Offering culture mixed with newfangled architecture and a melting pit of cultures thanks to its large expat population, it’s an experience like no other.A couple of tips for those interested in visiting, Dubai is a Muslim emirate. So while it is relaxed compared to other areas in the UAE, you should be respectful of their ways such as covering up even though it can often be very hot. Covering ones shoulders and wearing trousers or skirt to the knee should be enough. Also, while there is plenty of alcohol to be had, drinking is limited to licensed venues that are housed in hotels.Other than that, there is a lot to explore and amazing things to see in the Arabian city. Enjoy!The Burj buidlings Both the Burj Khalifa  and the Burj Al Arab are sites to behold. The Khalifa is the most amazing of the two. As the tallest structure on the planet, it's impossible to miss from the moment you arrive in Dubai. The opportunity to view the city from the observation deck on the 134th floor is not to be missed – either day or night, the view is truly spectacular. Then the Burj Al Arab is the world’s only seven-star hotel and has been an icon for Dubai for many years now. From the aquariums that flank the escalator to the underwater seafood restaurant or the exotic glass elevator, it is all eye candy for new visitors. Definitely stop in for high tea or cocktails in the Skyview Bar, but book at least a week in advance.The Dubai Mall    You’ve likely heard of the infamous shopping in Dubai and until you experience Dubai Mall, you won't really understand the scale of its amazement. It is simply huge, with something for everyone inside. The shopping and eating are almost a side attraction. With a 22-screen cinema; an indoor theme park, called Sega World; a world for children, called Kidzania; a giant Aquarium with an underwater zoo; and a full-sized ice rink you, will want for little. Just be sure to be wearing comfortable shoes. To top it all off is the Dubai Fountain, which has shows – set to music – every evening at 6.  Walk down Jumeirah Beach Walk Locally known as JBR, it is the largest single-phase residential construction in the world. Made up of 36 towers dotted along the beach front in Dubai Marina, JBR is a lovely, wide promenade flanked on one side by shops, cafes and restaurants and on the other by a single-lane road. This is the ideal spot to enjoy a leisurely meal while people and car watching. You’re guaranteed to see some jaw-dropping sites such as a gold-plated Porsche Cayenne, a two-tone Ferrari or a monkey or cheetah hanging out a local’s car window as they drive by.Desert safari Be sure to book in a desert safari. There are many carriers you can choose from, but most include a camel ride, four-wheel driving and a traditional Arabic BBQ in the desert complete with belly dancers. Arabian Adventures is known to be one of the best to book with.Souk it up   Whatever you do, don’t leave Dubai without visiting at least one souk. Some of the better ones include the Old Souk for textiles and materials, The Gold Souk for some great deals on gold and the Meena Bazaar. Walking through the souks offers a real chance to soak up the Arabic culture, shop like a local and come home with some fabulous Middle Eastern treasures.

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