Anger at Italy bridge operator as hunt for survivors continues

13 Sept 06:02 Key points summarised by AI

A 50-year-old bridge in Genoa, Italy, collapsed during torrential rain, killing 39 people and prompting an urgent search for survivors amidst the towering concrete wreckage.
The Italian government declared a state of emergency and furiously blamed the bridge operator, Autostrade per l’Italia, demanding they contribute to reconstruction costs and pay heavy fines.
Autostrade per l’Italia defended its maintenance record, asserting it conducted regular, sophisticated checks with world-leading experts that consistently provided reassuring results.
Public anger escalated over the bridge's condition, with eyewitnesses and locals recalling long-standing concerns and continuous maintenance issues dating back decades.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 provinces, affecting 604,265 families and approximately 1.83 million people, despite water levels beginning to recede in most areas.
The flood death toll has remained at 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across multiple provinces.
Significant impacts are observed in the North, East, Central Plains, and South, with provinces like Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, and Prachin Buri reporting a high number of affected families.