Jeff Bezos, world's richest man, lifts off on inaugural space voyage

13 Sept 10:52 Key points summarised by AI

Jeff Bezos, the world's richest person, successfully launched into space aboard his company Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket with three other crewmates, marking a significant milestone in private space travel.
The 11-minute suborbital flight reached an altitude of 62 miles (100 km), higher than Richard Branson's recent Virgin Galactic flight, and featured the oldest (82-year-old Wally Funk) and youngest (18-year-old Oliver Daemen) individuals to ever go to space.
This unpiloted, all-civilian crew mission represents Blue Origin's inaugural crewed flight, intensifying the race to establish a commercial space tourism sector, estimated to be worth $3 billion annually in a decade.

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.