Mong Thongdee wins paper plane championship

15 Sept 06:26 Key points summarised by AI

Mong Thongdee secured the Thailand paper plane championship in the general individual category, marking his second victory nine years after his initial win at age 12.
His win qualifies him to represent Thailand in a paper plane competition in Japan next year, repeating his 2010 achievement where he placed third.
Despite his national achievements and representing Thailand internationally, Mong continues to struggle for Thai citizenship, having been born to illegal Myanmar migrants and classified as stateless, with past promises unfulfilled.
Competing with unfamiliar Japanese paper, Mong's plane achieved an average flight time of 12.55 seconds, and he expressed his fervent hope for Thai citizenship before his upcoming trip to Japan.

Italy sends troops, toughens security laws after Milan clashes

Today 07:58 Key points summarised by AI

Italy deployed 500 troops to Milan and enacted stricter security laws, including easier detention for minors and new penalties for violent protest participation, following weekend riots and looting.
Nationwide fuel price protests, particularly in southern Italy, severely disrupted vital supply chains, forcing major pasta producers like Garofalo and Rummo to halt or scale back production.
The protests led to food shortages in southern supermarkets, prompting Transport Minister Salvini to pledge €480 million to address the fuel crisis, though some unions continue blockades.
Prime Minister Meloni condemned the violence, emphasizing that "destroying and stealing is not protest, it is crime," as the government faces upcoming elections dominated by economic, security, and immigration concerns.