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Play about Pelicot rape trial to be staged in London for one night
A four-hour theatrical production chronicling the trial of Dominique Pelicot and the 51 men convicted of drugging and raping his ex-wife Gisèle Pelicot will be performed at London County Hall for a single night in November. Created by Swiss director Milo Rau and playwright Servane Dècle, the play has already toured 15 countries worldwide and…
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Anthropic warns of ‘existential risks to humanity’ from AI; AstraZeneca makes $2bn cancer drug tie-up – business live
Anthropic’s planned stock market flotation has highlighted the potential dangers of advanced AI. Its prospectus warns that its models could cause catastrophic or existential harm, conceal information, behave in ways resembling blackmail or resist shutdown attempts. The warnings come as the Claude maker seeks a valuation of more than $2tn, making the offering a test…
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Australian journalist Peter Manning dies aged 81 after illness
Peter Manning, former ABC News boss, has died aged 81 following a health battle at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. He was a prominent figure in Australian journalism, best known for reviving Four Corners and for his unwavering commitment to independent, fearless reporting that defined his career. Manning served as executive producer of Four Corners…
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Pittsburgh lawyer charged with helping son conceal evidence in cocaine case
A prominent Pittsburgh attorney, Paul Robinson, has been indicted for allegedly helping his son conceal evidence connected to a major cocaine trafficking operation run by Penn State students. Robinson, aged 59 and managing attorney at a well-known local law firm, faces felony charges of tampering with evidence and hindering apprehension. His son, Thomas Robinson, 24,…
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Game of Thrones Meets Star Wars in HBO Max’s Near-Perfect Space Opera
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films on HBO Max represent a masterful blend of Game of Thrones and Star Wars, combining the world-building and political intrigue of both franchises into a modern space opera. The story follows Duke Leto Atreides, who is tasked with controlling the desert planet Arrakis—home to the vital spice mélange used for interstellar…
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Four-year-old girl fights for life after freak accident at junior rugby carnival
A four-year-old girl, Kaleia Mu’a, remains in critical condition after being struck by a buggy whilst attending the Prime Nines Tournament at Tugun Rugby League Club on the Gold Coast. The incident has left her with severe injuries including a fractured skull, multiple brain bleeds, internal bleeding and a broken leg, prompting her parents to…
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Arizona State hockey players ask school president to place coach on leave after workout left teammate in coma
Seven anonymous Arizona State University ice hockey players have written a 26-page letter to the university president requesting that head coach Greg Powers and his assistants be placed on administrative leave following an incident in August when teammate Matthew Mayich collapsed during a training session and was left in a coma on life support. The…
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Older weight-loss drug Mysimba may suit people with cravings or binge-eating patterns
Mysimba, an older oral weight-loss medicine, may be overlooked amid the popularity of newer GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, according to obesity specialist Alexander Miras. It generally produces less weight loss, but experts say it could suit people whose health would benefit from a more modest reduction, particularly those with cravings or binge-eating…
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Emergency evacuation at Brisbane hospital after gas leak forces patients out of facility
Brisbane’s Wesley Hospital was evacuated on Tuesday morning following a gas leak that forced patients and staff to leave the facility. The incident occurred around 9am, prompting an emergency response with at least five fire crews attending the scene. Police confirmed they were aware of possible chemical exposure at the healthcare facility, highlighting the potential…
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Pennsylvania psychiatrist’s licence revoked over relationship with teenage patient
Dr Amy MacIntyre, a 53-year-old psychiatrist in Pennsylvania, has had her medical licence revoked following an investigation that found she engaged in a seven-year sexual relationship with Justin Kopicki, a patient she had been treating since his teenage years. The case raises concerns about professional boundaries in healthcare and whether female practitioners face equivalent scrutiny…