The Daily Aus Headlines: Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 600
Sep 1, 2025
A devastating 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan has tragically killed at least 600 people, with the toll expected to rise. Meanwhile, over 7,000 Australian-owned Teslas are being recalled due to a safety fault. In a bizarre incident, two police officers were injured during a car ramming at the Russian Consulate in Sydney. On a brighter note, researchers have unveiled a breakthrough treatment option for patients battling treatment-resistant high blood pressure, offering new hope.
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Earthquake Devastation And Rescue Challenges
- A 6.1 magnitude quake in eastern Afghanistan has caused mass destruction and many casualties.
- Aftershocks, landslides and poor communications are hampering rescue efforts and likely raising the death toll.
Apply Tesla Software Update Promptly
- Tesla must contact owners and deploy a software update to fix the hazardous window behavior.
- Affected owners should apply the update promptly to avoid injury risk.
Tesla Recall Over Dangerous Window Fault
- A software safety fault prompted a federal recall of over 7,000 Australian-owned Teslas.
- Tesla must push a software update to fix windows that could close with excessive force and contact affected owners.