Govt supporters march in Hong Kong after week of chaos

13 Sept 08:18 Key points summarised by AI

Government supporters rallied in Hong Kong, marching to back police and denounce pro-democracy activists after a week of widespread disruption.
Pro-democracy activists' 'Blossom Everywhere' campaign caused significant chaos, including roadblocks, vandalism, and university occupations, severely disrupting the city's infrastructure.
The Hong Kong government issued a 'zero tolerance' warning, threatening to suspend civil servants caught participating in illegal protests.
Roads began reopening and protesters vacated major university campuses as clean-up operations commenced following days of intense clashes and blockades.
The escalating protests have sparked international tensions, notably an incident involving Hong Kong's Justice Secretary in London and warnings to foreign students.

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.