Million-dollar bond as US school shooter parents plead not guilty

13 Sept 10:41 Key points summarised by AI

James and Jennifer Crumbley, parents of the 15-year-old school shooter, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter and were set a combined million-dollar bond.
The couple was arrested after being tracked down in Detroit, having been considered fugitives for reportedly withdrawing cash and turning off their phones.
Prosecutors accuse the parents of supplying their son with the 9mm handgun used in the shooting and ignoring escalating warnings about his violent behavior, including on the day of the tragedy.
This rare legal action aims to send a strong message about gun owners' responsibility, as the parents allegedly resisted taking their son home despite a concerning drawing found on his desk just hours before the shooting.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.