Philippines starts evacuations along coast as super typhoon “Mangkhut” nears

13 Sept 11:11 Key points summarised by AI

Philippine authorities commenced large-scale evacuations from coastal areas in anticipation of Super Typhoon Mangkhut.
Mangkhut, packing winds over 205 km/h, is forecast to be the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year, making landfall on northern Luzon.
Emergency response teams, heavy equipment, and over 1.7 billion pesos in relief goods are prepared as the nation braces for impact.
The typhoon, with a diameter of 900 km, draws comparisons to the devastating Typhoon Haiyan of 2013.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.