Philippine senator wanted by ICC flees from Senate

14 Sept 07:07 Key points summarised by AI

Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity, fled the Philippine Senate where he had sought refuge to evade arrest.
His escape occurred amidst a chaotic incident involving gunshots fired by Senate security, which critics suspect was orchestrated to provide cover for his departure.
Dela Rosa faces an ICC warrant for the murder of at least 32 persons between 2016 and 2018, during his tenure as national police chief under former President Rodrigo Duterte, enforcing deadly anti-drug crackdowns.
The incident is set against a backdrop of escalating political disputes between the Duterte family and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., including the recent impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.