China blasts US and EU consulates in Hong Kong for Tiananmen candles

1 Oct 01:17 Key points summarised by AI

China condemned the US and EU consulates in Hong Kong for displaying candles to commemorate the Tiananmen crackdown, labeling it a "clumsy political show" aimed at destabilizing the city.
Beijing's foreign ministry spokesperson warned against exploiting Hong Kong for "infiltration or sabotage activities" against the mainland, urging an immediate halt to interference in Hong Kong and China's internal affairs.
This year, Hong Kong authorities banned the traditional June 4 vigil, which for three decades drew large crowds, amidst a sweeping clampdown on dissent following pro-democracy protests.
Despite the ban, Hong Kong residents showed defiance by lighting candles or mobile phone lights in their windows across the city to mark the anniversary.

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.