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Latest typhoon lashes the Philippines, causing tidal surges and displacing massive numbers of people

14 Sept 23:23 Key points summarised by AI

Typhoon Man-yi, the sixth major storm in a month, unleashed powerful winds (up to 195 kph) and "potentially catastrophic" conditions across the northern Philippines, particularly Catanduanes.
The typhoon caused towering tidal surges exceeding 7 meters, destroyed homes, and forced over 750,000 people into emergency shelters across affected regions.
This latest disaster compounds the impact of previous storms, which have already claimed over 160 lives and affected 9 million, necessitating international aid and raising concerns about food supplies.
Widespread disruptions included power outages, airport closures, and suspended ferry services, with officials issuing severe warnings and enforcing evacuations to mitigate further casualties.

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.