Hong Kong residents buy newspaper to support free press

14 Sept 03:29 Key points summarised by AI

Hong Kong residents demonstrably supported free press by purchasing numerous copies of Apple Daily, a pro-democracy newspaper, after its publisher was arrested.
The surge in sales followed police raids and arrests of Apple Daily's owner, Jimmy Lai, and others under the new national security law, sparking fears of suppressed dissent and free speech.

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.