AI In-Brief

Thailand News in Brief

Thai PBS World

Thailand and the world, every day

AI can make mistakes. Please double-check.

Norway's Princess Martha Louise to wed her California shaman

13 Sept 11:16 Key points summarised by AI

Princess Martha Louise of Norway is set to marry American self-proclaimed shaman Durek Verrett, a union sparking controversy due to their shared alternative therapy beliefs and commercial ventures.
The couple's eccentricity, including Martha Louise's clairvoyance and Verrett's claims of being a 'sixth-generation shaman' selling questionable products, has 'ruffled feathers' in Norway.
Martha Louise relinquished royal duties in 2022 to avoid confusion but has since violated agreements by using her title for commercial gain, fueling public debate and calls for her title to be removed.
Verrett has faced significant criticism, labeled a 'charlatan' for controversial statements (e.g., cancer as a choice) and selling dubious items, leading him to claim he is a victim of racism.
The controversial union, alongside other recent scandals, has contributed to a notable decline in public support for the Norwegian monarchy, as reflected in recent polls.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.