Cristiano Ronaldo joins Al Nassr: what we know of the Portugal forward's new Saudi Arabian club

21 Sept 00:30 Key points summarised by AI

Cristiano Ronaldo officially joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on a 2.5-year deal, becoming a free agent after his Manchester United contract termination.
Al Nassr, based in Riyadh, is the second-most successful team in the Saudi Professional League with nine titles and currently leads the 16-team league.
The club is coached by Rudi Garcia and features international players like Vincent Aboubakar, David Ospina, and Luiz Gustavo in its squad.
Ronaldo, a record-breaking scorer, joins a team that is already the league's highest-scoring this season, aiming to secure the league title for AFC Champions League qualification.

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.