Two coronavirus-hit Diamond Princess passengers die

13 Sept 21:36 Key points summarised by AI

Two elderly passengers (a man and woman in their 80s) from the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship died due to coronavirus.
Over 620 of the approximately 3,700 people on board the ship, quarantined since February 3rd, were infected.
A second group of passengers began disembarking after completing their two-week quarantine period.
Japan's handling of the outbreak on the ship faced public and expert criticism, although the Health Minister defended the government's response.

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.