NASA's new Mars rover hits dusty red road, 1st trip 21 feet

13 Sept 08:30 Key points summarised by AI

NASA's Perseverance rover successfully completed its first 21-foot test drive on Mars, marking the initial movement of its mission to seek signs of past life.
The 33-minute test drive, which included forward movement, a turn, and backing up, proceeded smoothly, with controllers confirming all systems are functioning well.
The rover is preparing to deploy its experimental Ingenuity helicopter and will eventually head to an ancient river delta to collect rock samples for future return to Earth.
NASA honored the late science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler by naming Perseverance's touchdown site 'Octavia E. Butler Landing'.

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.