Global coronavirus cases pass three million as lockdowns begin to ease

13 Sept 23:05 Key points summarised by AI

Global confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 3 million in less than four months, with the United States nearing 1 million infections.
This surge comes as many countries, including Italy, Spain, and various U.S. states, are initiating phased reopenings and easing strict lockdown measures.
While some severely affected European nations show a recent drop in daily cases, regions like Latin America and Africa are experiencing faster increases in infections.
The global death toll exceeded 205,000, though the actual mortality rate is likely lower due to the exclusion of many mild or asymptomatic cases from official tallies.

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.