Prime Minister May faces defeat in Brexit vote

13 Sept 13:32 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Theresa May is poised for defeat in a crucial parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal, intensifying Britain's political crisis ahead of the March 29 departure.
May urged MPs to back her "compromise" deal, warning that rejection risks a chaotic no-deal scenario or subverting democracy by blocking Brexit entirely.
The contentious Irish backstop, which ties Britain to EU trade rules, remains a major obstacle, with many Conservative MPs and allies opposing the deal despite EU clarifications.
May reiterated that supporting her agreement is the only way to avoid a no-deal Brexit, cautioning that parliamentary paralysis could lead to no Brexit at all.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.