War film '1917' stuns Golden Globes as Tarantino bags most prizes

16 Sept 05:30 Key points summarised by AI

War epic '1917' unexpectedly claimed the Golden Globe for Best Drama Film and Best Director for Sam Mendes, marking a significant upset.
Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood' secured the most awards, taking home three prizes including Best Comedy, boosting its Oscar prospects.
Notably, highly anticipated films like Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman' went home without any awards despite multiple nominations.

Sihasak urges Thais in Europe to stay alert as protests spread

Yesterday 12:06 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow advises Thai nationals in Europe to avoid protest areas and reconsider non-essential travel, citing widespread unrest in countries like France, Italy, and Spain.
The warning comes as demonstrations escalate, with some turning violent, prompting concerns for safety and leading to an emergency Cabinet meeting in Italy and a proposed postponement of diplomatic talks.
Thai embassies and the Department of Consular Affairs issue advisories, urging citizens to monitor local developments, follow official announcements, and register their travel details for assistance, while emphasizing that no Thais have been directly affected yet.