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Biden unveils Webb space telescope's first full-color image of distant galaxies

1 Oct 20:45 Key points summarised by AI

President Biden unveiled the James Webb Space Telescope's debut full-color image, showcasing the galaxy cluster SMACS 0723, offering the most detailed view of the early universe ever seen.
The image reveals light dating back over 13 billion years, just 800 million years after the Big Bang, providing a 'new window into the history of our universe.'
The $9 billion Webb observatory, the largest and most powerful space science telescope, is designed to observe objects in the infrared spectrum, far surpassing its predecessor, Hubble, in sensitivity and reach.
This initial release marks the beginning of a revolutionary era for astronomical discovery, with Webb poised to explore galaxy evolution, star life cycles, and exoplanet atmospheres.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.