EU considers legal action against Britain over plan to break Brexit deal

13 Sept 10:34 Key points summarised by AI

The EU is exploring legal action against Britain over Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to introduce legislation that would intentionally breach parts of the Brexit divorce treaty.
Britain's proposed Internal Market Bill seeks to override provisions of the Withdrawal Agreement related to Northern Ireland, a move acknowledged to violate international law and prompting emergency talks.
The dispute threatens to derail ongoing trade negotiations, with the U.S. warning against undermining the Good Friday Agreement, and risks a 'no-deal' Brexit impacting nearly $1 trillion in trade.

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.