WHO reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases

14 Sept 05:16 Key points summarised by AI

The World Health Organization reported a record single-day increase of over 183,000 new coronavirus cases globally, with Brazil, the U.S., and India leading the surge.
The global pandemic total reached over 8.7 million cases and 461,000 deaths, with the Americas reporting over two-thirds of the new fatalities.
Contrasting developments saw Spain ending its three-month state of emergency, while the virus continued its rapid spread in the U.S. (particularly the West and South), Brazil, and South Africa, which also eased lockdown measures.
U.S. President Trump controversially suggested slowing down testing to reduce reported case numbers, drawing criticism from health officials who emphasize robust testing for tracking outbreaks.
New localized outbreaks emerged in Germany (meatpacking plant), China (Beijing), and South Korea (sales company/table tennis club), posing challenges to their recovery efforts.

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.