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'A new era': NASA strikes asteroid in key test of planetary defense

13 Sept 13:21 Key points summarised by AI

NASA's DART spacecraft successfully impacted the asteroid Dimorphos, achieving a historic milestone in planetary defense.
The mission's primary goal was to test humanity's ability to deflect a celestial object by altering Dimorphos's orbit around its larger companion, Didymos.
This groundbreaking test ushers in a 'new era' of planetary protection, transforming science fiction concepts into a tangible defense strategy against potential asteroid threats.
Scientists are actively monitoring the asteroid system using ground telescopes and a companion satellite, LICIACube, to precisely measure the orbital changes caused by the impact.

Yesterday 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.