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Paris closes the Olympics, and Los Angeles turns to Tom Cruise for its 2028 mission

13 Sept 13:08 Key points summarised by AI

Paris concluded its "Seine-sational" 2024 Olympic Games with a vibrant closing ceremony, blending unbridled celebration with a somber call for peace from IOC President Thomas Bach.
Los Angeles dramatically accepted the Olympic torch for the 2028 Games, showcasing a star-studded handover featuring Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible" stunt and performances by Billie Eilish and other California natives.
The Paris Games were celebrated for their spectacular use of iconic cityscapes, pioneering gender parity efforts (like the women's marathon closing event), and fostering a spirit of unity and recovery from past terror.
The ceremony culminated with the symbolic extinguishing of the Olympic flame by French swimmer Léon Marchand, marking the end of a memorable Games and the anticipation for LA 2028.

Yesterday 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.