In sickness and in health: mass wedding defies virus fears

13 Sept 08:47 Key points summarised by AI

Thousands of couples, some wearing facemasks, participated in a mass Unification Church wedding in South Korea, defying widespread concerns over the escalating coronavirus outbreak.
Nearly 6,000 couples from 64 countries gathered for the ceremony, which drew a total crowd of 30,000, despite authorities asking religious groups to cooperate in preventing virus spread and other large events being cancelled.
The Unification Church proceeded with the event, planned for four years to mark the founder's 100th birth anniversary, though followers from China were asked not to attend.
Despite acknowledging some concern, participants expressed a sense of protection or special meaning, with some believing the event would be "under God's control."

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.