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Driver has driven into people in Stuttgart – eight injured

A driver has driven into a crowd in the German city of Stuttgart, the local police said in a statement. Several people have been hit and according to the police, several are seriously injured. At eight o'clock a press spokesperson told the Stuttgarter Zeitung that a total of eight people were injured.

A large police operation is underway at the scene and the driver of the car has been arrested. At the moment it is considered to be a traffic accident, writes the Stuttgart police on X.

"There is currently no evidence of an attack or deliberate action.

Strong earthquake off Chile and Argentina

A strong earthquake occurred off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake had a magnitude of 7.4. The epicenter was around 220 kilometers from the Argentine city of Ushuaia.

The authorities in Chile issued a tsunami warning after the quake, but so far no damage has been reported after the earthquake.

"Right now, our duty is to be prepared and listen to the authorities," writes Chilean President Gabriel Boric on X.

53-year-old man from Thailand dies of anthrax

A Thai man has died of anthrax. It is the first death in the country in over 30 years, reports AFP. The man is believed to have been infected by a dead cow near Laos. Another case has been confirmed in the country.

The country's The health ministry has urged the public to remain calm, but warns against eating raw meat. Anthrax is spread by bacteria in the soil and most often affects livestock. It is rare for the infectious disease to be transmitted to humans.