Noisy anti-coup protest reverberates in Myanmar's largest city

13 Sept 22:45 Key points summarised by AI

Widespread anti-coup protests erupted in Yangon, with residents banging pots and honking horns to oppose the military takeover.
Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) demanded her release and recognition of their landslide election victory, with reports indicating she is under house arrest.
The military justified its seizure of power by alleging unsubstantiated fraud in the November election, detaining NLD leaders and imposing a year-long state of emergency.
International bodies, including the UN Security Council, are discussing condemning the coup, while the U.S. has triggered aid restrictions and threatened sanctions.
A civil disobedience movement is gaining traction, with medics protesting and an offline messaging app seeing a surge in downloads amidst potential communication disruptions.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 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.