Protests break out as Philippines election returns a Marcos to presidency

18 Sept 13:38 Key points summarised by AI

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. secured an overwhelming victory in the Philippine presidential election, marking the return of his family's notorious political dynasty to the highest office decades after his father's ouster.
The election outcome immediately triggered protests by students and human rights groups, citing historical grievances, alleged election irregularities, and the family's controversial past under martial law.
Marcos Jr.'s win, with nearly double the votes of rival Leni Robredo, has deepened political divisions, with critics accusing his camp of distorting history and opponents vowing to continue their fight for truth.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Today 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.