Chinese chess rocked by cheating rumours, bad behaviour scandal

23 Sept 07:07 Key points summarised by AI

National Chinese chess champion Yan Chenglong was stripped of his title and prize money following a scandal.
The Chinese Xiangqi Association (CXA) cited "disrupting public order" and "extremely bad character" after Yan defecated in his hotel bathtub during a post-victory celebration.
Online rumors alleged Yan cheated using "anal beads" with wireless transmitters, though the CXA stated it found no proof for this specific claim.
Yan received a one-year ban from playing, despite the cheating allegations remaining unproven.

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.