Scientists have captured the first close-up image of a dying star, WOH G64, located in the Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy, 160,000 light-years from Earth.
Using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope Interferometer, the star is seen surrounded by a glowing, egg-shaped cocoon of gas and dust, with a faint outer ring. These structures are believed to result from uneven material ejections or the gravitational influence of a potential companion star.
WOH G64, a massive red supergiant once 25–40 times the mass of the sun, is nearing the end of its 10–20 million-year life and is expected to explode as a supernova soon. Its diameter is vast, extending to Saturn's orbit if placed in our solar system. Observations show the star has dimmed over the last decade, likely due to expelled gas and dust.
This groundbreaking image offers a rare glimpse into the final stages of a star's life, providing insights into stellar evolution in galactic environments distinct from the Milky Way.
Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, criticized Hamas’s response to Washington’s latest ceasefire proposal, calling it “completely unacceptable” and a step backward.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held separate phone calls on Saturday with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to talk about bilateral ties as well as regional and global topics.
Ethiopia’s Health Ministry confirmed on Saturday the country’s first death linked to mpox, with five more cases still active. No new infections or recoveries were reported in the past 24 hours.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Indo-Pacific allies Saturday they won’t be left alone against growing military and economic pressure from China—but they must also boost their own defense efforts.
Iran said on Saturday that it has officially received a new nuclear deal proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump, delivered by Oman during a diplomatic visit to Tehran.
On May 28, the inauguration ceremony of Lachin International Airport was held.
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EU ministers have greenlit a massive €150 billion defense investment fund—dubbed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE)—as the bloc ramps up its military readiness in response to Russia’s aggression and growing uncertainty over U.S. security guarantees.
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Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, criticized Hamas’s response to Washington’s latest ceasefire proposal, calling it “completely unacceptable” and a step backward.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held separate phone calls on Saturday with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to talk about bilateral ties as well as regional and global topics.
Ethiopia’s Health Ministry confirmed on Saturday the country’s first death linked to mpox, with five more cases still active. No new infections or recoveries were reported in the past 24 hours.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Indo-Pacific allies Saturday they won’t be left alone against growing military and economic pressure from China—but they must also boost their own defense efforts.
Iran said on Saturday that it has officially received a new nuclear deal proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump, delivered by Oman during a diplomatic visit to Tehran.
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