Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info China is putting together a planetary defence team after scientists spotted a huge asteroid heading towards the Earth. NASA and the European Space Agency have put asteroid 2024 YR4 at the top of the threat list after the odds of it hitting the Earth were found to be 1 in 43. The asteroid has been described as a 'country killer' as a land strike or airburst could devastate a large area. It could detonate with…