BBC journalist 'missing' as junta crackdown triggers Yangon exodus

14 Sept 01:52 Key points summarised by AI

A BBC News Burmese reporter, Aung Thura, went missing, and another local journalist was arrested, underscoring the junta's severe crackdown on the press, with over 30 journalists detained since the coup.
Myanmar's military junta intensified its violent suppression of dissent, leading to nearly 230 deaths as security forces deployed tear gas, rubber bullets, and live rounds against protesters.
Residents are fleeing Yangon amidst martial law and escalating chaos, as security forces patrol and threaten civilians, creating widespread fear and prompting an exodus to rural areas.
International ambassadors condemned the junta's "brutal violence against unarmed civilians," while a mobile data blackout further isolated the population from information.

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.