Australian actor on death row in China after drug trafficking conviction

Australian actor on death row in China after drug trafficking conviction

Karm Gilespie, a 61-year-old former Australian television actor, remains on death row in China twelve years after his arrest in December 2013 at Guangzhou’s Baiyun Airport. Authorities found 7.5 kilograms of methamphetamine in his luggage during a routine check. Gilespie maintained that he was unaware of the drugs, but in June 2020, the Guangzhou Intermediate…

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Nottingham attacks hero Grace O'Malley-Kumar awarded George Medal

Nottingham attack victim Grace O’Malley-Kumar awarded George Medal for heroic defence

Grace O’Malley-Kumar, a 19-year-old medical student killed whilst defending her friend during the June 2023 Nottingham attacks, has been posthumously awarded the George Medal. The honour, announced on October 6, 2025, recognises her extraordinary courage in confronting knife attacker Valdo Calocane, who killed three people that night. Medical student fought attacker for 30 seconds to…

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IIT Kanpur and VNU join hands to boost AI smart cities and drones

IIT Kanpur and VNU join hands to boost AI, smart cities and drones

IIT Kanpur and Vietnam National University have joined forces through a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at advancing collaborative research in artificial intelligence, smart cities, materials science, and drone technology. Signed in mid-September 2025 during a visit by a VNU delegation to IIT Kanpur, the agreement sets the stage for joint innovation that can directly…

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Project 2025

Civil rights groups warn of rapid democratic backsliding under Project 2025 as D.C. sees security surge

Concerns are mounting from civil rights organizations and legal scholars who warn that the sweeping policy agenda tied to Project 2025 combined with actions from President Donald Trump’s second term signals a rapid democratic backsliding in the United States. Expanded executive control, shrinking protections for civil rights, and a sharp security expansion in Washington D.C….

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American Eagle stock jumps as Sydney Sweeney campaign boosts sales

American Eagle stock jumps as Sydney Sweeney campaign boosts sales

American Eagle is enjoying a surge of momentum after its bold partnership with actress Sydney Sweeney proved to be a gamechanger. The “Great Jeans” campaign, both praised and criticized, has not only fueled record-breaking sales but also sent the company’s stock soaring. Controversial campaign creates major buzz Launched in late July, Sydney Sweeney’s “Great Jeans”…

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