Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

10 Sept 19:40 Key points summarised by AI

Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.
His office confirmed the diagnosis, stating the cancer is hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management, and they are reviewing treatment options with physicians.
The cancer, identified with a high Gleason score of 9, indicates its severity, although prostate cancer is the most common form in men and highly treatable if caught early.
The diagnosis elicited well wishes from political figures like Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, and resonates with Biden's personal history, having lost his son Beau to cancer in 2015.

Government to start building Chainat-Pasak-Gulf water diversion canal next year

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.