4 killed in shooting at Tulsa medical building, shooter dead

23 Sept 04:59 Key points summarised by AI

A gunman killed four people at a Tulsa medical building before dying from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Police responded swiftly, engaging the shooter within minutes of the initial call, on the second floor of the Natalie Medical Building.
This incident marks another in a recent series of deadly mass shootings across the U.S., prompting renewed calls for gun control and increased security measures.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.