Myanmar junta accuses Suu Kyi of taking bribes as eight killed in anti-coup protests

23 Sept 05:12 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's military government accused deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi of accepting $600,000 and gold in illegal payments, initiating an investigation.
Security forces opened fire on anti-coup protests, killing eight people in Myaing, Yangon, and Mandalay, adding to over 60 previous protester deaths.
Amnesty International condemned the military for using "battle tactics" and lethal force against demonstrators, asserting many killings amounted to extra-judicial executions.
The UN Security Council condemned the violence and urged restraint but omitted language denouncing the military takeover as a coup or threatening further action due to opposition from some member states.

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.