Youth groups protest lack of action at climate summit

24 Sept 09:08 Key points summarised by AI

Thousands of youth, including prominent activists like Greta Thunberg, protested at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, decrying global leaders' dangerous lack of action on the climate crisis.
Demonstrators highlighted the stark disconnect between the urgent climate emergency already impacting communities worldwide and the slow pace of emissions reductions and perceived 'hollow promises' from political leaders.
Activists criticized recent pledges by some nations to reduce fossil fuel funding and phase out coal as insufficient and vague, with Thunberg labeling the summit a 'Global North greenwash festival.'
Protesters emphasized that current national climate plans are inadequate to meet Paris Agreement goals, putting Earth on a dangerous trajectory towards 2.7C warming, far exceeding safe limits.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.