Leonardo DiCaprio’s IG on dugong Mariam’s death

14 Sept 02:55 Key points summarised by AI

Leonardo DiCaprio used his Instagram to highlight the tragic death of Mariam, a baby dugong, drawing over a million likes and thousands of comments, including from fellow celebrities.
Mariam died from shock and infection after consuming plastic, which inflamed her intestines and led to a blood infection and pus in her lungs.
The incident sparked global outrage and discussions about plastic pollution's devastating impact on marine life, with calls to reduce plastic use.
Shortly after Mariam's death, another orphaned baby dugong, Yamil, also died from a digestive blockage, further underscoring the severe threats faced by these vulnerable marine mammals.

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.