Jill Duggar Thanks Loved Ones for the ‘Gifts, Prayers & Blessings’ at Baby Shower for Third Child

A 48-year-old man, accused of leading the terrorist group ‘Shura’, allegedly plotted to carry out attacks on Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and other places, a NSW court heard this week. Sydneysider resident Hamdi Alqudsi is facing trial after being charged with heading a terrorist organisation, which was preparing to carry out terror attacks. In their opening statement before the jury, the prosecution detailed the evidence against Alqudsi, who has claimed he is “innocent”. According to the prosecution, Alqudsi formed Shura in 2013 and recruited people in Australia to travel to Syria to fight against the commonwealth. When the Australian Federal Police and NSW police foiled the plan, the group veered to planning domestic terror attacks.Crown prosecutor Patricia McDonald SC told the jury that there were plans to attack a naval base in Sydney, the Israeli embassy, courthouses and the Mardi Gras, reported News.com.au.  The prosecution said that the attack on Mardi Gras was suggested by the terror group’s contact in Syria, Mohammad Ali Baryalei in September 2014.

Jessie James Decker is strutting her stuff.

A new dad has been reported missing from Dundee as his loved ones beg for his safe return amid an ongoing police probe.

Fake drama! Jessa Duggar is shutting down speculation that she missed sister Jill Duggar’s baby shower due to a brewing feud — insisting it was simply a logistical issue. 

Jessa Duggar has hit back at fans for "assuming" they know what is happening in the family.MORE: Jana Duggar joined by brothers for family trip to Los AngelesThe mom-of-four's rare remarks over the rumored family feud came after she commented on her cousin Amy's post which featured a series of pictures from sister Jill's baby shower.WATCH: Jed and Katey Duggar share gender reveal partyAmy had hosted the shower with Jill's mother- and sister-in-law, and Jessa was in attendance, leaving a message that read: "It was so fun celebrating this new life.""Loved seeing you!" replied Amy to which one follower wrote: "Any reason you didn’t share photos of her sisters that were in attendance so it wouldn’t look as if they did not come?"MORE: Jill Duggar praises importance of community amid brother Josh Duggar's arrestMORE: Everything you need to know about the Duggar family weddings"Please let’s not assume there’s a negative motive behind everything we do and do not do," retorted Jessa.Others praised Amy for the sweet set-up, with one writing: "Love the beautiful love you two have for each other & the support you give one another."A post shared by Amy King (@amyrachelleking)Jessa commented on Amy's postCousins Amy and Jill have become firm friends after Jill stepped back from the family's now-canceled TLC show amid claims from her husband Derick Dilard that her father withheld money from his children over their years.Jill and Derick have also stopped following many of the family's strict beliefs; the Duggars are devout independent Christian Baptists, who pride themselves on their conservative outlook.They follow strict guidelines in their day-to-day life, including no alcohol and no bare skin on show, and men and women are not

Baby showers can be an eventful occasion - especially when you leave your guests shocked with an unexpected surprise. New mum Becky Biddulph, 30, left her guests in disbelief when she arrived at her party cradling her newborn son, who was born just four days prior.

EXCLUSIVE: Television producers Dana Eden and Shula Spiegel and their production company Donna and Shula Productions have signed with CAA. The duo are best known for producing Tehran, the first international series purchased and produced by Apple TV+.

Round two! Quentin Tarantino and Daniella Pick’s second baby arrived on Saturday, July 2.

A woman has thanked “lovely” Iceland worker who helped her autistic grandson after he had a ‘meltdown’ inside a store in Droylsden. Gemma Worrall was out shopping with her grandson Isiyah at the Greenside Shopping Centre supermarket when the two-year-old became distressed on June 14.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentAlbert Serra’s “Pacifiction” has lured major distributors around the world following its critically acclaimed world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Berlin-based Films Boutique (“Lunana, a Yak in the Classroom,” “Charlatan”) is representing the film in international markets.“Pacifiction” stars Cesar-winning French actor Benoit Magimel (“Peaceful”) as a calculating French government official working in the French Polynesian island of Tahiti.

The Jerusalem Film Festival has unveiled the line-up for its Israeli feature film competition as well as all the other local productions selected to screen in its 39th edition, running 21-31.

Jill Biden welcomed family members and Hispanic celebrities at the United States Embassy in Madrid to continue the party and honor art and culture. The First Lady and one of her granddaughters, Maisy Biden, delighted with flamenco music and local singer Israel Fernández. Luz Casal accompanied by Pablo López on the piano sang “Piensa,” while other guests including Eugenia Martínez de Irujo, Narcís Rebollo; Alejandro Sanz with Raquel Valdés; Ainhoa Arteta, Rozalén and Marina Carmona, enjoyed the festivities.Among the invitees was Colombian singer Carlos Vives, who had the opportunity to have a 1:1 conversation with Dr.

As she gears up to welcome her first child with beau Lewis Burton, Lottie Tomlinson has been celebrating in a stunning blue themed baby shower. The 23 year old sister of One Direction star Louis Tomlinson shared a series of snaps from the celebration with her 4.6 million Instagram followers detailing the unforgettable day while showing off her incredible maternity style in blue. She wrote: “A special day I’ll never forget.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorThe Palm Springs International ShortFest wrapped Sunday with juried prizes going to Estonia’s “Sierra” for Best of the Fest, South Korea’s “The Cave” for best animated short and “The Sentence of Michael Thompson” for best documentary, in both juried and audience categories. Cambodia’s “Further and Further Away” took the best live action short over 15 minutes prize and “The Right Words” from France won the best live action short 15 minutes and under category.The winners of the top awards are eligible to submit their shorts to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for Oscar consideration.Additional prizes included:Student Animated Short●     Winner: The Seine’s Tears (France) Student Documentary Short●     Winner: La Prova (Belgium)Best Student International Short – Winner received a $500 cash prize.●     Winner: Bug (Israel),Best Student U.S.

Her big day. Anna Duggar seemingly revealed she’s spending her birthday visiting husband Josh Duggar in prison.