British cave divers in Tham Luang cave rescue mission honored by Queen Elizabeth II

13 Sept 07:48 Key points summarised by AI

Queen Elizabeth II recognized seven British cave divers with prestigious awards in the New Year Honors for their heroic efforts in the Tham Luang cave rescue.
Richard Stanton and John Volanthen, the first to locate the trapped team, were awarded the George Medal, while Christopher Jewell and Jason Mallinson received the Queen Elizabeth II’s Gallantry Medal for exceptional bravery.
Joshua Bratchley, Connor Roe, and Vernon Unsworth were appointed Members of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE), acknowledging their significant contributions to the complex international rescue operation.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.