"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.

SCIENTISTS have unveiled several options to stop 2024 YR4, an asteroid the size of a football pitch from smashing into Earth.

Over the weekend, a two-car accident led to the driver of one vehicle fleeing the scene on foot. According to Fire Department Chief Marc Scrivener, the accident took place on Sunday at approximately 1 ...

NASA and ESA monitor asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 1.2% chance of impacting Earth in 2032. Learn about Near-Earth Objects ...