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In a galaxy far, far away a giant egg is on the point of exploding

A star cloaked in an egg-shaped cocoon of gas and dust has been revealed in the first detailed images of a star beyond the Milky Way.

Art world goes bananas as piece of fruit taped to a wall sells for $5.2m

At first it was just a humble banana.

Gaetz gives up role in Trump's team amid claims of sexual misconduct

Matt Gaetz, the former Florida congressman, withdrew from consideration to serve as Donald Trump's attorney general yesterday amid intense scrutiny of allegations of sexual misconduct, ending the brief nomination of one of Trump's most controversial cabinet picks.

Poor countries urged to water down climate cash demands

Poor countries may have to compromise on key demands for cash to tackle global heating, a former UN climate envoy has said, as UN talks entered their final hours in stalemate.

Farmers may win partial inheritance tax U-tum

New inheritance tax rules for farmers could be changed to make it easier for those over 80 to hand down their farm without incurring the tax, in what would be a partial climbdown by the government after a bruising row with farmers and a huge protest march in Westminster on Tuesday.

ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu over Gaza

Israeli PM angrily rejects international court's war crimes allegations

Putin: Russia has 'right' to strike back at west

Vladimir Putin has said Russia fired an experimental ballistic missile at a military site in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro yesterday morning, and that Moscow \"had the right\" to strike western countries that provide Kyiv with weapons used against Russian targets.

Rise lays bare the risks ahead for Labour

Any lingering hope that the Bank of England might deliver a pre-Christmas interest rate cut next month evaporated yesterday after official data showed inflation jumped to 2.3% in October.

'My way as a manager was taught by Bobby Robson'

George Burley is enjoying Ipswich's revival having reached great heights there more than 20 years ago

Tuchel takes goalkeeping coach Hilario from Chelsea

Thomas Tuchel's backroom staff has been bolstered by the addition of Henrique Hilario, who is ending his 18-year association with Chelsea to become England JS new goalkeeping coach.

Kosovo to take Uefa to Cas after Romania awarded points

Kosovo are preparing an appeal to the court of arbitration for sport (Cas) after Uefa handed them a 3-O defeat for walking off the field during Friday's Nations League tie against Romania in Bucharest, which was eventually abandoned when they elected not to return.

Staying power No relegation break clause in Guardiola's new City contract

Pep Guardiola's new one-year contract with Manchester City does not contain a break clause should the club be relegated from the Premier League if found guilty of financial wrongdoing by an independent commission.

Lopetegui's future to be decided in next two games

Julen Lopetegui is facing two make-or-break games at West Ham, who have used the international break to explore potential replacements.

City's empire faces a set of challenges that will test Guardiola's genius

After signing deal, manager is left with an ageing squad as threat of Premier League punishment looms large

Curry changing his technique to avoid more concussions

England are making changes to Tom Curry's all-action technique to ensure his safety after he returned to the fold for Sunday's clash with Japan following his latest concussion.

Sacking me won't help Wales, insists Gatland in plea for patience

The last rites, if that is what they are, are going to drag on a while longer yet. Warren Gatland has reiterated that he would resign as head coach if it were \"in the best interests of Welsh rugby\", while also making it Very clear that in his opinion it is not.

Bronze takes 65 seconds to fire Chelsea into last eight

Chelsea cruised into the knockout stages of the Champions League with two games to spare at Stamford Bridge.

'No reason to stop': Aston Martin director hits 600 races in F1

Andy Stevenson, who began as a Jordan mechanic, set for milestone having not missed a grand prix since 1987

Counties told to spend cash on women's game or risk losing it

Counties hosting professional women's teams will be strictly monitored to ensure the England and Wales Cricket Board's multimillion-pound investment is being used to achieve gender equality, Beth Barrett-Wild, the ECB's director of the women's professional game has said.

Legacy of a tragedy A decade on from Phillip Hughes' death, how much has cricket changed?

The boy from Macksville, a small town pocketed between Sydney and Brisbane, formed a habit. With each century scored, he would collect the match ball, scribble the date and score by the seam.

Bosses of HMV and Lidl warn of pressures due to NICs rise in budget

The bosses of Lidl and HMV joined a chorus of retailers warning that cost increases resulting from the UK government's budget decisions will put them under pressure.

Tokyo metro operator edges out Chinese firm to run Elizabeth line

The company behind Tokyo's renowned metro system has won a deal to take over the operation of London's Elizabeth line, replacing the incumbent Chinese-owned operator MTR.

Rio Tinto reports increase in allegations Of rape ancl assault

Rio Tinto has said the number of its employees who reported they have experienced actual or attempted sexual assault or rape has increased over the past two years, despite efforts to improve its workplace culture.

Drill, baby, drill' Why Trump's Vow May Not Boost Oil Production

At the Republican national convention in July, Donald Trump pledged to cut petrol prices by boosting domestic oil production. \"We will drill, baby, drill,\" he declared.

Human touch Prado show celebrates true colours of polychrome sculpture

In a darkened corner of the Prado, not far from an outsized crucifixion and a sculpture of a dead, recumbent Christ with eyes of glass, teeth of ivory and fingernails of horn, is another depiction of Jesus that is remarkable in its poignancy, its humanity and its history.

Santander sets aside £295m to cover cost of car loan mis-selling

Santander UK has put aside £295m to cover potential payouts to car loan customers as the bank issued its first estimate ofthe financial fallout from the car loan mis-selling scandal.

Severn Trent profits triple despite penalty over drinking water quality

Severn Trent has nearly tripled its profits even as the FTSE 100 water company says it has failed to meet a drinking water risk standard.

Ford cuts 4,000 jobs amid electric car sales slowdown

Ford has said it will cut 4,000 jobs in Europe, becoming the latest carmaker to try to reduce costs amid slowing growth in electric car sales and competition from China.

No haven Refugees attacked in Ethiopia after fleeing Sudan

Abdullah, a Sudanese English teacher in Khartoum, had never imagined that fleeing one conflict would mean running straight into another.

Author sued in Algeria for allegedly using life story of his wife's patient

Two complaints have been filed in Algeria against the French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud, the winner of France's most prestigious literary award, and his wife, a therapist, alleging that they used a patient's life story as the basis for his prize-winning novel.