One dead as Typhoon Hagibis takes aim at Japan

18 Sept 11:05 Key points summarised by AI

Typhoon Hagibis claims its first victim in Chiba even before making landfall, prompting evacuation orders for over 1.6 million people.
Rated 'large and very strong,' the storm unleashes potentially record-breaking rains and high winds, with gusts up to 216 km/h.
The powerful typhoon forces the cancellation of two Rugby World Cup matches, disrupts the Japanese Grand Prix, and grounds over 1,600 flights, causing widespread transport chaos.
Authorities warn of severe flooding, landslides, and power outages as the unusually large storm, the strongest to hit Honshu since 1991, impacts the region.

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.