Global Covid-19 cases pass two million

13 Sept 23:22 Key points summarised by AI

Worldwide COVID-19 infections surpassed two million, with a significant global death toll, as various countries reported continued surges and fatalities.
Nations exhibited diverse responses: India and Denmark initiated easing of lockdown restrictions or school reopenings, while Russia and Germany reported new spikes in cases.
The United States announced a halt to its funding for the World Health Organization, alleging mismanagement and cover-up, a move criticized by the UN Secretary-General.
The US recorded a record daily death toll, and New York City revised its fatalities to over 10,000 by including probable COVID-19 deaths, highlighting the pandemic's severe impact.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Today 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman accidentally drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including an 81-year-old woman and a 6-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she panicked and pressed the accelerator instead of the brake; she apologized and pledged insurance coverage along with additional financial aid to the victims.