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Astronomers have captured a breathtaking image that could mark the birth of a new planet located 430 light-years away. The discovery was made using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile. It features a young star named 2MASSJ16120668-3010270, or simply 2MASSJ1612, surrounded by swirling gas and dust. This detailed view shows striking features such as spiral arms and rings, confirming theoretical models of how planets form. Scientists are calling it a textbook example of planetary birth. The Role Of Modern Telescopes In Uncovering New Worlds This exciting image was captured with the VLT’s SPHERE instrument, designed to detect exoplanets in high contrast. Earlier observations by the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) had hinted at a mysterious gap in the disk around the star . The SPHERE instrument revealed even more of a detailed ring structure and two spiraling arms within the disk. These shapes suggest the pre...

Partnerships between Formula 1 teams and their brands are growing, sponsorship in the series has topped $2billion, but those collaborations are now reaching beyond the series – with 1Password’s special F1 Academy race livery for Alisha Palmowski in Canada a fine example. Red Bull and 1Password announced a deal ahead of the new F1 season, joining the team as official cybersecurity partner in a move that also took in the F1 Academy car supported by the Red Bull marque. Palmowski, racing for Campos, sports the Red Bull livery in her races and a special one-off paint job has been showcased ahead of the race weekend in Canada – where F1 Academy will host three rounds following the cancellation of the second race in Miami due to inclement weather. An event in Toronto on Tuesday saw the bespoke design of Canadian artist Kirsten McCrea unveiled before the action unfolds in Montreal. The livery unites not only an emerging female artist with the women-only F1 Academy race se...

The European Space Agency (ESA) isn’t ruling out programme cuts or freezes if proposed budget cuts to the American space agency NASA are passed by the US Congress later this year. NASA’s 2026 technical budget request, which was released last week, details possible cuts to 19 European space research programmes and could impact key technologies that ESA supplies to American Moon missions. The bill still needs Congress’ approval, likely to come this autumn. Related Elon Musk threatens to withdraw SpaceX's crucial Dragon capsule in feud with Donald Trump Josef Aschbacher, ESA’s director general, told journalists on Thursday that the council is “doing its homework” to analyse what the impacts of possible NASA budget cuts could be and how investments made by its member states could be “used in the most efficient way,” to respond. Aschbacher assured that no cuts or cancellations were coming until the US "finalised...

This landmark partnership will support key strategic projects, enhance Vietnam Airlines' competitiveness, and accelerate the expansion of its international flight network. The event took place in the presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the Vietnam-France Business Forum in Paris. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (middle) witnessed the MoU signing between Vietnam Airlines and ING. Photo: Vietnam Airlines Through this MoU, ING reaffirms its strong interest to arrange financing for major initiatives that will boost Vietnam Airlines’ operational capacity and global reach. ING is also offering advisory support, capital arrangement services, and long-term collaboration on future strategic developments. Le Duc Canh, executive vice president of Vietnam Airlines, shared, “We are delighted to partner with ING, a leading European financial institution with a global network and extensive experience in aviation financing, as well as strong collaboration with rep...

ENABLE is a platform dedicated to accelerating battery storage deployment across the Asia-Pacific region by pooling and concentrating human and financial resources to fast-track BESS projects, together with other similar-minded development partners. The grant, to be administered by the ADB , consists of $500,000 in financing from the Smart Energy Innovation Fund under the Clean Energy Financing Partnership Facility and $250,000 from GEAPP. “ENABLE addresses key barriers by providing technical expertise, project development support, and innovative financing solutions that will help countries integrate more renewable energy into their grids,” said Cindy Cisneros-Tiangco, ADB's director of Emerging Areas, Energy Sector Office. "With energy demand growing rapidly across the region, battery storage represents a critical technology for ensuring stable, reliable, and clean power systems.” The need is urgent in Asia-Pacific, where renewable energy is expanding rapidly. ...

A senior San Diego city attorney who was paid a $300,000 taxpayer-funded salary while working remotely on a luxury cruise liner for over three months boasted to colleagues that she was having an ‘amazing’ time, according to emails obtained exclusively by Daily Mail. Jean Jordan, Executive Assistant City Attorney for the fiercely Democratic Southern California city, spent 117 days traveling the oceans while exploring stunning destinations . She visited multiple exotic locales, including Africa, and spent three weeks in Europe, including Gibraltar - a British territory connected to Spain - and Italy , all while she was working; and reportedly accruing benefits and vacation time. The 65-year-old left on January 20 and was thousands of miles away on the other side of the globe from her office before returning on May 16, according to emails obtained through by Daily Mail through a public records request. After her controversial trip hit the headline...

Shares in chip designer Alphawave rose sharply on Monday after the British-Canadian firm agreed to be acquired by US rival Qualcomm for around $2.4bn (€2.1bn) in cash. As of around 9.45am London time, Alphawave’s stock had risen around 23% in daily trading on the LSE. Qualcomm’s offer values each share at 183p, a 96% premium on the closing price seen on 31 March, the final day before Qualcomm and Alphawave announced they were holding discussions. The $2.4bn valuation is still half of the total worth attributed to Alphawave when it launched an IPO in 2021. At its stock market debut, Alphawave shares were worth 410p each and the group was valued at £3.1bn (€2.7bn), although the firm has generally traded well below this level since its IPO. The deal is expected to close in the first three months of 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval. Related London Stock Exchange urged to do more to hold onto retail traders ...

Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more READ MORE: I tried Apple's new budget iPhone 16e model K-pop star, White Lotus actress, and now tech mogul – is there anything Lisa can't do? The Blackpink singer has joined forces with Bose on a new pair of headphones – and they're seriously chic. The Ultra Open Earbuds have a glossy black finish and a cuff-like fit, and almost look like fancy earrings. Upon closer inspection, they even feature Lisa's signature chrome star, which is a sweet nod to her latest album. Unlike traditional earphones which cover your ears, the Ultra Open Earbuds sit a short distance from the ear canal. This makes them super comfortable to wear, but does result in some sound leakage, which could lead to embarrassment if your playlists look anyth...

A groundbreaking study has revealed that Ladakh harbors an impressive 477 snow leopards, establishing the region as one of the world’s premier habitats for these elusive mountain cats. Researchers conducting extensive surveys across 59,000 square kilometers discovered that these magnificent predators occupy over 47,500 square kilometers of the harsh Himalayan landscape. This remarkable density of snow leopards in Ladakh represents a conservation success story in one of Earth’s most challenging environments. The findings provide crucial baseline data for protecting these endangered cats, often called “ghosts of the mountains” for their elusive nature. This comprehensive assessment offers hope for the species’ survival while highlighting Ladakh’s critical role in global snow leopard conservation efforts. Understanding the Big Cat Population Density The discovery of 477 snow leopards in Ladakh represents extraordinary density for this typically solitary species. When compa...

Uber and the British startup Wayve have announced plans to launch a robotaxi service in London by 2026, according to TechCrunch. The UK government has moved up the start of commercial autonomous vehicle pilots to 2026, previously set for 2027. There is still limited information about the robotaxi plans, such as the exact launch date. Wayve is renowned for its AI-based driving technology. Uber, which invested in the startup in 2024, plans to integrate Wayve’s technology into its platform worldwide. The companies have also announced how many robotaxis will be part of the project at launch. According to the startup, the automaker will supply the vehicles, Wayve will integrate the driving intelligence, a fleet operator will handle management, and Uber will be responsible for customer service. “This is a landmark moment for autonomy in the UK,” said Alex Kendall, CEO of Wayve. Photo: X @TeslaNewswire. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by th...

Rachel Reeves played down the prospects of ramping up defence spending today despite mounting pressure from Donald Trump. The Chancellor stressed that Labour had only committed to hitting 2.5 per cent of GDP in the current Parliament. And she suggested the 'ambition' after 2029 remains to reach a level of 3 per cent - even though Nato states are being asked to agree a target of 3.5 per cent at a summit later this month. The blueprint being pushed by Mr Trump and the military alliance's secretary general Mark Rutte would see countries pledge to hit the higher spending by the early 2030s. A further 1.5 per cent of GDP would be required for 'defence-related expenditure'. A timetable could be set for gradually increasing their allocations. However, there are questions about how the UK would fund such an huge increase - roughly equivalent to an extra £30billion annually. Britain allocated 2.33 per cent of GDP to defence last year, ...

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has urged the nation’s officials to improve their ability to anticipate challenges and accurately implement policies amid a turbulent geopolitical environment. “At present, the task to comprehensively promote the Chinese path to modernisation with high-quality development is heavy and difficult, with the external situation remaining complex and severe,” he said on Wednesday, as reported by state-run news agency Xinhua. During this difficult period, officials needed to improve their “ability to anticipate the situation and accurately implement policies,” he added during a ceremony to swear in 49 newly appointed central government officials. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge , our new platform of curated content with explainers, FAQs, analyses and infographics brought to you by our award-winning team. Li’s comments come as China faces rising tensions with the...

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 June 2025 - Vinmec Healthcare System has successfully performed a Total Femoral Replacement (TFR) surgery using personalized 3D printing materials for the world's youngest cancer patient. It is also the first biomedical product designed and produced entirely in Vietnam, marking a major milestone in the country's advancement in precision medicine. Vinmec successfully performs world's youngest pediatric total femur replacement surgery using 3D printing technology. Refusing to Surrender to Fate In October 2022, after a minor fall, Tran Minh Duc (a boy from Ho Chi Minh City) hurt his left thigh. Believing it to be just a simple injury, his family was shocked to hear the bad news from the doctor: The boy was diagnosed with osteosarcoma - a malignant bone cancer with a tumor that had invaded his entire femur. It is typically seen in adolescents, but rare and haphazard in younger childre...

A trailblazing television meteorologist who was once hailed as 'the weather God of Oklahoma City' has died at the age of 85. Gary England was the resident chief meteorologist at local CBS affiliate, KWTV, where he kept Oklahomans informed on the weather for 41 years before he retired in 2013. England's family confirmed he died on June 10 to his former home station, and the news was announced on air by KWTV co-anchor Amanda Taylor. His colleagues and longtime viewers have already begun paying tribute to the famous weatherman. KWTV Washington Bureau Chief Alex Cameron remembered England during Wednesday's telecast, telling viewers that his peer was a 'legend' in Oklahoma City. 'I really realized that he’s a very down-to-earth guy. He likes to have fun. He likes to kid. But as anyone who watched him also knew, he was extremely serious when it came to severe weather. I mean, deadly serious,' Cameron said of his friend. Cameron pra...

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 June 2025 - Reputed to be a leading research and development (R&D) hub for medical sciences, Hong Kong hosts the world's largest and most significant gathering of stem cell research and regenerative medicine, the International Society of Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) 2025 Annual Meeting. The event is brought to Hong Kong for the first time, thanks to the joint effort of three local universities – The University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, which are appointed organisations under the Hong Kong Convention Ambassador (HKCA) programme of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB). The four-day meeting held on June 11-14 gathers more than 2,400 local and international experts in stem cell research and regenerative medicine from 58 countries and regions, from Asia to North America, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and Mainland China. Pioneers share the latest a...

LAS VAGAS, US - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 June 2025 - De Beers Group today unveiled compelling new downstream propositions focused on driving desire for natural diamonds as a category and on differentiating polished diamonds sourced from De Beers Group. Al Cook, Chief Executive Officer of De Beers Group announces the Origins strategy at JCK. At the annual JCK Las Vegas Show – the largest jewellery event in the global calendar – De Beers Group revealed its first 'beacon' product (a jewellery concept that enables various industry businesses to participate in a category marketing idea) in over a decade. The Ombré Desert Diamonds initiative draws inspiration from the desert landscapes from which many natural diamonds originate. These environments bring to life an array of colours, from warm whites to champagne tones and amber hues. Inspired by the rarity and authenticity of these precious stones, the Ombré Desert Diamonds beacon introdu...