Disasters and accidents

A bus carrying tourists plunges down a hill in Uva Province, Sri Lanka, killing at least 15 people and injuring 15 more. (Indian Express)

• https://indianexpress.com/article/world/sri-lanka-bus-crash-deaths-10231848/

Politics and elections

Official results show that the FAST party wins the election by a landslide, securing 30 out of 50 Legislative Assembly seats, and the party's leader Laʻauli Leuatea Schmidt as the new Prime Minister . (Al Jazeera) (NZ Herald)

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/5/fast-to-retain-power-after-samoan-election-victory-confirmed
• https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/samoa-general-election-final-vote-count-completed-official-results-due-tonight/4UFSJ7LK2BFABCFAQI4CKZQJ6M/

Politics and elections

The House of Representatives of Thailand elects Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the conservative opposition Bhumjaithai Party, as the country's prime minister, replacing Paetongtarn Shinawatra. (Al Jazeera)

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/5/thai-parliament-elects-anutin-charnvirakul-as-prime-minister-2