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How Aussie universities are helping the Chinese military build state-of-the-art missiles amid fears they could one day be turned on our navy ships
A US think tank has alleged that several Australian universities collaborated with Chinese defence-linked laboratories on research with potential military applications, including technology relevant to anti-ship missiles. The claims have renewed concerns that academic partnerships could contribute to Chinese military capabilities that might eventually threaten Australian interests, although the article presents the findings as allegations…
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Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist behind Infinity Mirror Rooms, dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist renowned for her polka dots, pumpkins and Infinity Mirror Rooms, has died aged 97. Her company said she died in a Tokyo hospital on 14 August, having continued painting until her final days; her death marks the end of a career that made her one of contemporary art’s most recognisable…
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John Mayer Performs Soulful Cover of ‘I Will Always Love You’ in Tribute to Dolly Parton
John Mayer paid tribute to Dolly Parton by performing a gentle cover of her 1974 song ‘I Will Always Love You’ during a SiriusXM concert in Amagansett, New York. He incorporated the song into the introduction to ‘Gravity’, reflecting the wider wave of musical tributes following Parton’s reported death. Harry Styles also honoured Parton at…
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How can you see Friday’s ‘Magical’ Blood Moon?
A partial lunar eclipse, often called a Blood Moon, is expected in the early hours of Friday, offering stargazers across western England a chance to see the Moon turn reddish as it moves into Earth’s darkest shadow. The event will be especially striking because the Moon will be low on the horizon, making it appear…
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TV tonight: Fightland is 50 Cent’s big and bloody boxing drama
Tonight’s television highlights include Fightland, a boxing-and-gangster drama executive-produced by 50 Cent, alongside new episodes of Dragons’ Den, The Art Game, A House Through Time, Ludwig and The Red King. – Fightland follows champion boxer Duke Kilroy as he seeks revenge for his brother’s murder. – Dragons’ Den features a water-saving device, a health-food business…
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Food waste processing is ‘worth the extra effort’
Cornwall Council is urging more residents to recycle food waste after 36,000 tonnes were processed through an anaerobic digester over two years. The waste is converted into methane for electricity and fertiliser, offering an alternative to incineration and supporting the council’s aim to recycle 65% of waste by 2029. The Holsworthy facility in Devon processes…
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Grieving daughter rages at Qantas after being forced to fork out $11,000 for last-minute replacement flights to attend mum’s funeral
A Queensland woman has criticised Qantas after her family missed flights to India for her mother’s funeral and had to pay more than $11,000 for replacement tickets. Ferdous Mohammad said a check-in worker would not let her complete a required health declaration for her twin children before check-in closed, leaving the family unable to board;…
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Judge allows manslaughter verdict in Lindsay Clancy child deaths
A Massachusetts judge has ruled that jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s trial may consider manslaughter as well as first- and second-degree murder over the deaths of her three children. The decision gives the jury a possible lesser verdict than murder, while the central issue remains whether Clancy was legally responsible for her actions given her insanity…
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Mum’s home ‘cracking’ and coming apart as neighbour’s house sinks – thestar.co.uk
A mother says her home is cracking and beginning to come apart because a neighbouring property is sinking. The report raises concerns about potential structural damage, residents’ safety and who is responsible for investigating and repairing any problems. The available text does not include the article itself, only a Google consent page, so it provides…
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No-nonsense judge rips into woman as she’s sentenced for horrific neglect of teen who weighed just 35pounds when she was found in heartbreaking condition
A Wisconsin court sentenced Kayla Stemler to eight years in prison for her role in the prolonged neglect and false imprisonment of a 14-year-old autistic girl. The judge described the case as “jaw-dropping”, “stunning” and “sickening”, saying Stemler had many opportunities to seek help during years of abuse. The case highlights the severe consequences of…