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TikTok users, K-pop fans say they helped sabotage Trump rally with false registrations

14 Sept 12:51 Key points summarised by AI

TikTok users and K-pop fans claim credit for sabotaging President Trump's Tulsa rally by registering for tickets en masse with no intention of attending.
This online effort led to significantly inflated attendance expectations (over 1 million registrations) compared to the actual crowd of about 6,200 in the 19,000-seat arena.
The low turnout resulted in numerous empty seats and the cancellation of planned overflow speeches, despite the Trump campaign's prior claims of overwhelming demand.
Activists cited motivations including the rally's timing during a COVID-19 surge, its location in Tulsa (site of a historic race massacre), and broader support for social justice movements.

Today 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.