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The first 'zoomed-in' image of a star outside our galaxy

Scientists said Thursday they have taken the first ever close-up image of a star outside of the Milky Way, capturing a blurry shot of a dying behemoth 2,000 times bigger than the Sun.

Historic gold regalia returned to Ghana's king

Ghana's Asante king, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will receive 28 historic gold ornaments and regalia this weekend, in the latest major restoration of cultural treasures to the West African country.

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NASA picks SpaceX to carry ISS to its watery graveyard after 2030

NASA on Tuesday said it had picked SpaceX to build a vessel to carry the International Space Station back through Earth's atmosphere and on to a final resting place in the Pacific Ocean after it is retired in 2030.

'Wake-up call': third of adults not doing enough physical activity

Nearly a third of all adults are not doing enough physical activity, posing a growing threat to health across the world, a major study said on Wednesday.

German giant Siemens to revive historic base in Berlin

German industrial giant Siemens on Tuesday launched an urban development project worth 4.5 billion euros ($4.8 billion) in the area of Berlin known as Siemensstadt, where the company enjoyed its pre-war heyday.

US to launch satellite to better prepare for space weather

The United States is aiming Tuesday to launch a new satellite expected to significantly improve forecasts of solar flares and coronal mass ejections -- huge plasma bubbles that can crash into Earth, disrupting power grids and communications.

China lunar probe returns to Earth with samples

A Chinese probe carrying samples from the far side of the Moon returned to Earth on Tuesday, capping a technically complex 53-day mission heralded as a world first.

Auratus introduces a new Gold standard for individuals and global merchants through its global TAS Card & Business

Helvetic Digital Finance AG today announced the launch of TAS Card Individual and TAS Business Accounts for merchants, at the event in Hong Kong.The only gold-based payment solution and gold savings platform, which has transformed the global cross-border payment experience by enabling business owners, freelancers, and sole proprietors to request and accept business, such as consumer payments in vaulted-gold bullion, enabling instant cross-border value settlement and reducing risks and delays in global gold commerce.

UNESCO wants to add Stonehenge to list of endangered heritage sites

The UN's cultural organisation said Monday it recommended adding Stonehenge, the renowned prehistoric site in England, to its world heritage in danger list, in what would be seen as an embarrassment for London.

China lunar probe to return to Earth with samples

A Chinese probe carrying samples from the far side of the Moon is expected to return to Earth on Tuesday, capping a technically complex 53-day mission heralded as a world first.

Webb spots giant star clusters shaping galaxy in early universe

The James Webb space telescope has discovered massive clusters of stars in the early universe so huge and densely packed that they influenced how their galaxy formed, astronomers said on Monday.

China, France to launch satellite to better understand the universe

A French-Chinese satellite will blast off Saturday on a hunt for the mightiest explosions in the universe, in a notable example of cooperation between a Western power and the Asian giant.

Boeing Starliner return to Earth set for June 26

NASA and Boeing are targeting a June 26 return to Earth of the Boeing Starliner from the International Space Station, officials said Tuesday.

Black hole observed 'awakening' for the first time

Astronomers have been able to observe a supermassive black hole waking up and setting the heart of its host galaxy alight for the first time, the European Southern Observatory said on Tuesday.

Team 'Melodi' woos India as Meloni-Modi video goes viral

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to Italy for the G7 summit, it was not diplomatic meetings that dominated headlines back in India -- but the relationship with his Italian counterpart.

Burgenstock: Ukraine summit venue used to hosting glitterati

The uber-plush Burgenstock resort perched high above Switzerland's Lake Lucerne -- the dramatic setting for this weekend's summit on peace in Ukraine -- is well-accustomed to hosting world leaders and movie icons.

Pope urges ban on 'lethal autonomous weapons' in historic G7 speech

Pope Francis called Friday for a ban on "lethal autonomous weapons", as he became the first pontiff to address the G7 with a speech on the perils of artificial intelligence.

The high-tech art lab hidden underneath Paris

It looks like the lair of a Bond villain: behind armoured doors, buried underground below the Louvre in Paris, lies one of the most high-tech art labs in the world.

China elder care sector plugs smart gadgets to fill workforce gaps

With internet-connected sleep monitors, robotic arms and calorie-counting cafeteria plates, China's elder care industry is hoping automation will provide the solution to an ageing population and a shrinking workforce.

Taylor Swift made 'ground shaking' UK debut: seismologists

Taylor Swift fans literally made the earth move as the US singer-songwriter began her UK tour, the British Geological Survey said on Thursday, with seismic activity recorded six kilometres (nearly four miles) away.

Fired SpaceX workers sue Elon Musk over workplace abuses

Workers fired by SpaceX filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing Elon Musk of fostering a sexist "Dark Ages" culture at the company he founded.

Japan enacts law ensuring access to third-party apps

Japan on Wednesday enacted legislation to ensure tech giants like Google and Apple give access to third-party smartphone apps and payment systems on their platforms or risk major fines.

US Library of Congress spotlights its American 'treasures'

The US Library of Congress houses more than just books, with a new exhibit opening this week highlighting some of the institution's most diverse and symbolic treasures from the nation's history.

'Selective' UAE courting US, not China, on AI: minister

The United Arab Emirates is in "complete alignment" with the US on developing artificial intelligence, the oil-rich country's AI minister told AFP, confirming a shift away from China.

Human bodies mostly recover from space, tourist mission shows

How bad for your health is space travel? Answering this question will be crucial not just for astronauts aiming to go to Mars, but for a booming space tourism industry planning to blast anyone who can afford it into orbit.

Apple partners with OpenAI as it unveils 'Apple Intelligence'

Apple on Monday unveiled "Apple Intelligence," its suite of new AI features for its coveted devices -- including a partnership with OpenAI -- as it seeks to catch up to rivals racing ahead on adopting the white hot technology.

Elephants call each other by name, study finds

Elephants call out to each other using individual names that they invent for their fellow pachyderms, a study said on Monday.

WWII veteran, 100, marries sweetheart, 96, in France after D-Day events

It might have been the longest wait but on Saturday 100-year-old American World War II veteran Harold Terens married his 96-year-old fiancee in Normandy, just days after being honoured on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in northwestern France.

Virgin Galactic completes final spaceflight before two-year pause

Virgin Galactic on Saturday successfully completed its last spaceflight before heading into a two-year pause on commercial operations to upgrade its fleet, as the space tourism company seeks to finally turn a profit.

Biden vows US 'standing strong' with Ukraine on France state visit

President Joe Biden on Saturday vowed Washington was "standing strong" with Ukraine as French counterpart Emmanuel Macron hosted him on a state visit shadowed by Kyiv's fight against Russia's invasion and the looming US election.

WWII vet to marry in French town after D-Day commemorations

Hundred-year-old World War II veteran Harold Terens will marry his 96-year-old fiancee Saturday in the French town of Carentan-les-Marais, just days after being honoured on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings that took place a few kilometres away.

Virgin Galactic set for final spaceflight before two-year pause

Virgin Galactic is poised on Saturday for its last spaceflight before heading into a two-year pause on commercial operations to upgrade its fleet, as the company seeks to finally turn a profit.

Apollo 8 astronaut dies in small plane crash at age 90

William Anders, the former US astronaut who took the historic "Earthrise" photo from space over 55 years ago, died in a plane crash on Friday at the age of 90, his family said.

UK's Sunak apologises for skipping main D-Day event

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologised on Friday for leaving the D-Day commemorations in France early to give a domestic television interview, the latest self-inflicted setback to his stuttering general election campaign.

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