Pressure mounts on Hong Kong leader over extradition plan

14 Sept 04:55 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong's leader faces intense pressure to scrap the unpopular extradition plan allowing transfers to mainland China.
Recent protests escalated into significant political violence, as riot police deployed tear gas and rubber bullets against tens of thousands of demonstrators.

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.