Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86
Thai flight attendant's Australia heroin case adjourned to October 12
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AI In-brief15 Sept 09:24
Thai flight attendant's Australia heroin case adjourned to October 12
Thai Airways flight attendant Meena Kondo's heroin importation case in Australia has been adjourned to October 12, as prosecution and defence engage in "resolution discussions."
Kondo was arrested on June 25 at Melbourne Airport after authorities discovered over 1kg of heroin, valued at A$500,000, concealed in the linings of 12 tote bags in her luggage.
She faces serious charges of importing and possessing commercial quantities of illicit drugs, each carrying a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison.
Australian authorities have previously indicated that drug trafficking groups are known to target airline crew to smuggle illegal drugs into the country.
AI In-brief30 Oct 10:20
Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86
Legendary actor Patrick Stewart, renowned for his iconic roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in ‘Star Trek’ and Professor Charles Xavier in 'X-Men,' passed away at 86 following a battle with Alzheimer's and Lewy Body Dementia.
Stewart commanded a distinguished career that seamlessly blended blockbuster sci-fi franchises with a profound legacy as a classically trained Shakespearean stage actor, earning multiple Olivier Awards and a knighthood.
Beyond his screen and stage presence, Stewart was a dedicated advocate against domestic violence, informed by his challenging childhood, and was celebrated for his later-life humor and engaging internet presence.