US has world's most confirmed Covid-19 cases

13 Sept 06:20 Key points summarised by AI

The United States has become the country with the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases globally, surpassing China and Italy.
Data from Johns Hopkins University and The New York Times reported over 82,000 positive COVID-19 cases in the US.
American hospitals are increasingly overwhelmed with patients, leading to lockdown orders for 40% of the population to curb the spread.
Fatalities in the US have reached over 1,178, with experts cautioning that the true number of cases is likely much higher due to testing kit shortages.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Today 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.