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James Webb Telescope captures iconic Horsehead Nebula in unprecedented detail

NASA's James Webb Telescope has captured the most detailed infrared images ever taken of the Horsehead Nebula, one of the most majestic and recognisable objects in the night sky, the space agency says.
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Detail shot of Horsehead Nebula's mane. It looks like swirling ocean foam.

England rugby star convicted of assault after being tasered at Spanish pub

Billy Vunipola is sentenced to four months' imprisonment and fined 240 euros for assault and battery after being arrested by police in Spain. 
Rugby Union player Billy Vunipola, during a match for England, runs with the ball under his arm

Mike Tyson's return to the ring sanctioned as a professional fight against YouTube star Jake Paul

The July fight between boxing great Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-prize fighter Jake Paul in Texas will be a sanctioned, professional fight that will count on both men's records.
A composite image of Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, both headshots, both men at indoor events

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf resigns, setting stage for leadership battle

Humza Yousaf resigns as leader of the Scottish National Party but says he will continue to act as first minister until a successor is elected.
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a man in a suit standing at a podium with a paper in his hand looking to the side with blue and white flags on either side

Deadly tornado in China's Guangzhou kills five, injures dozens and damages more than 140 buildings

Footage posted by Chinese state media shows widespread devastation in southern city of Guangzhou after a tornado swept through the day before, killing five people, injuring dozens others and damaging more than 140 buildings.
Aerial photo of buildings that have been destroyed by a tornado.

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