Nicaragua wins first Miss Universe crown

13 Sept 12:25 Key points summarised by AI

Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua made history by winning the nation's first-ever Miss Universe crown in El Salvador.
Thailand's Anntonia Porsild secured the first runner-up position, with Australia's Moraya Wilson named second runner-up.
Palacios impressed judges by referencing women's rights pioneer Mary Wollstonecraft in her final question response.
Thailand's Prime Minister lauded Anntonia Porsild for promoting Thai soft power and achieving the country's best Miss Universe result in 35 years.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 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.