Police shoot Hong Kong protester as China celebrates 70th birthday

13 Sept 13:25 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong police shot a pro-democracy protester in the chest during widespread violent clashes, marking the first live-round injury amidst escalating unrest on China's 70th National Day.
The intense confrontations in Hong Kong overshadowed China's massive military parade in Beijing, where President Xi Jinping showcased advanced weaponry and asserted the nation's unshakeable power and journey to global superpower status.
Protesters in Hong Kong defied bans, engaging in fierce battles with police across multiple districts, using rocks and Molotov cocktails, while Beijing celebrated its Communist Party rule with a grand display of military might and national achievements.
President Xi affirmed the 'one country, two systems' policy for Hong Kong and called for 'peaceful development' with Taiwan, even as the ongoing protests in Hong Kong presented a significant challenge to Beijing's authority.

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.