Kenya's Kipchoge busts mythical two-hour marathon barrier

13 Sept 06:48 Key points summarised by AI

Eliud Kipchoge made history by becoming the first person to complete a marathon in under two hours, clocking an unofficial time of 1hr 59min 40.2sec.
The Olympic champion's groundbreaking feat took place on a specially prepared course in Vienna's Prater park, supported by a team of 41 pacemakers.
Kipchoge expressed his motivation to inspire, stating, "no human is limited," aiming to make a significant impact akin to the first moon landing.
Despite the monumental achievement, the International Association of Athletics Federations will not validate the time as an official world record due to the controlled conditions of the attempt.

Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief

Yesterday 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.