Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI after Florida crash: police

10 Sept 23:31 Key points summarised by AI

Golf icon Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) following a rollover crash near his Florida home, though he escaped injury.
Woods showed signs of impairment and refused a urine analysis test, leading to the DUI charge, despite passing a breathalyzer test.
Authorities stated the incident 'could have been a lot worse' given the road conditions, and definitive causes of impairment remain unknown due to his refusal.
This arrest marks Woods' second DUI charge (the first was in 2017) and follows a serious 2021 car crash that left him with severe leg injuries.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.