At least 19 missing, 120 injured as powerful quake hits Japan's Hokkaido

13 Sept 11:41 Key points summarised by AI

A powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, triggering landslides that engulfed houses, leaving 19 people missing and 120 injured.
The quake caused widespread blackouts across Hokkaido, affecting millions of households, and led to the closure of New Chitose Airport.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government established a command center, prioritizing rescue efforts, while the Tomari Nuclear Power Station safely cooled its fuel rods despite power loss.
Authorities warned residents to prepare for potential major aftershocks following the initial quake.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Today 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman accidentally drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including an 81-year-old woman and a 6-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she panicked and pressed the accelerator instead of the brake; she apologized and pledged insurance coverage along with additional financial aid to the victims.