UK police: Blast outside hospital was terrorist incident

13 Sept 08:40 Key points summarised by AI

Police declared a taxi explosion outside Liverpool Women's Hospital a terrorist incident, confirming it was caused by an improvised explosive device brought by the passenger who died.
The taxi driver, David Perry, was injured but is praised for his "heroic efforts" and "incredible presence of mind," potentially averting a more catastrophic event.
Four men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in connection with the incident, as investigations continue to determine the motive, how the device was built, and if others were involved.
While the blast occurred on Remembrance Sunday, investigators have not yet confirmed a direct link to the commemorative events, though it remains a line of inquiry.

Suspected drug couriers killed in Phetchaburi; half a tonne of Ice seized

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.