Hong Kong students boycott classes after weekend of violence

21 Sept 06:09 Key points summarised by AI

Hundreds of Hong Kong university and school students boycotted classes to join pro-democracy demonstrations, continuing the city's anti-government movement.
The student action followed a weekend of intense violence, with protesters clashing with police using petrol bombs, water cannons, and tear gas.
Protesters aim to pressure Beijing for greater autonomy and to protect freedoms under the 'one country, two systems' agreement, which they believe are eroding.
Hong Kong officials condemned the protests, with the Chief Secretary stating schools are not for demonstrations and leader Carrie Lam noting damage to subway stations.

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.