Myanmar crackdown death toll passes 500

13 Sept 18:52 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's military junta has brutally killed over 500 civilians in its crackdown on protests against the coup, with more than 100 fatalities occurring during a single 'bloody weekend'.
Global powers, including the US and UN, have condemned the escalating violence; the US suspended a trade pact, and the UN Secretary-General called for unified international pressure on the junta.
Despite the severe repression and high death toll, unarmed protesters continue their daily rallies across Myanmar, defiantly demanding the restoration of democracy and the release of Aung San Suu Kyi.
The UN Security Council is set to discuss the crisis, while international calls for restraint and imposed sanctions have so far failed to deter the generals from their violent campaign.

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.