Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Grande in Oscars race as shortlists unveiled

14 Sept 02:18 Key points summarised by AI

Pop music titans Beyoncé (for "King Richard"), Jay-Z (for "The Harder They Fall"), and Ariana Grande (for "Don't Look Up") are among the 15 artists shortlisted for Best Original Song.
Other notable contenders for Best Original Song include Billie Eilish's James Bond theme "No Time To Die" and Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Dos Oruguitas" from Disney's "Encanto."
France's Palme d'Or-winning film "Titane" was notably excluded from the Best International Feature Film shortlist, while frontrunners like Italy's "The Hand of God" and Japan's "Drive My Car" advanced.
Denmark's "Flee" earned a spot on both the Best International Feature Film and Best Documentary shortlists, alongside films like "The Rescue" and "Summer of Soul."

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.