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Christian nun in Lebanon prays for the Shiite Muslim fighters of Hezbollah. A furor ensues.
The nun stood in front of a group of young students at a Lebanese Christian school and asked them to pray for the “men of the resistance” in southern Lebanon who she said were defending the country. The men to whom nun Maya Ziadeh was referring are members of the Lebanese Shiite militant group Hezbollah, which has been clashing with Israel across a volatile border for nearly six months, becoming a critical regional player as the Israel-Hamas war persists in Gaza. The war of words that unfolded
7-min read - SportAustralian Associated Press
Martin out but Macrae in as Tigers, Dogs make changes
An ongoing calf issue will keep Richmond superstar Dustin Martin out of the AFL clash with Sydney, while the Western Bulldogs have called up Jack Macrae.
2-min read - CelebrityThe Independent
Kate Middleton cancer news: Princess of Wales didn’t want William in her video for ‘personal’ reasons
The King stressed the importance of friendship and caring for each other in an audio address as the royal family faces a double health scare
37-min read - CelebrityThe Independent
‘From rebel to national treasure’: How Paul O’Grady won our hearts with his drag alter ego Lily Savage
IN FOCUS: A year on from O’Grady’s death, an ITV documentary charts the rise of the comedian’s drag persona, and lifts the lid on the kind man behind the cutting character. Katie Rosseinsky talks to the director and O’Grady’s close friend, Gaby Roslin
10-min read - EntertainmentThe Independent
Against all the odds, Gladiators is the most radically kind show on TV
LET’S UNPACK THAT: The BBC’s reboot has provoked lots of adult nostalgia, but watching it with kids, as Oliver Keens did, reveals a show that is not only exciting and knowingly silly but also unfailingly nice, with bags of positive reinforcement at every turn
5-min read - EntertainmentThe Independent
Steve Martin says he ‘has no talent’ – but no one has ever been more wrong
IN FOCUS: The timelessly silly comedian gets the career eulogy he deserves in a new star-filled documentary. It’s a fitting tribute for a performer who’s never been easy to pin down, says Louis Chilton
5-min read - LifestyleThe Independent
Four quick recipes to turn leftover Easter chocolate into tomorrow’s treats
Searching for simple Easter baking inspiration? Look no further than these indulgent recipes, perfect for making with kids
8-min read