Australia's COVID-19 hotspot to ease curbs ahead of schedule as cases slow

14 Sept 14:49 Key points summarised by AI

Victoria, Australia's COVID-19 hotspot, plans to ease social distancing restrictions earlier than previously announced.
The decision comes as daily new infections in the state remain near three-month lows, with only 12 cases detected.
State Premier Daniel Andrews will update the schedule for relaxing curbs, focusing on those originally set for late October, following nearly two months of strict lockdown in Melbourne.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.