China turtle death: One of last four known Yangtze giant softshells dies

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The Yangtze giant softshell turtles thrive in muddy water and can weigh up to 90 kg (200 pounds) One of the world’s rarest turtles, a Yangtze giant softshell, has died in China, leaving just three known survivors of the species. The female turtle (Rafetus swinhoei) died in Suzhou zoo […]

Fukushima: Japan begins removal of nuclear fuel from reactor site

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Tepco officials showed images of remote-controlled equipment lifting the fuel rods The operator of Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant has begun removing nuclear fuel from a building housing one of the reactors that melted down after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Remotely controlled equipment is lifting fuel rods from a storage […]

Germany returns Aboriginal remains

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption In total, 53 ancestors’ remains are being returned to Australia by Germany this month Germany is returning the remains of dozens of Aboriginal ancestors to Australia in what has been called the largest handover of its kind. In total, the remains of 53 ancestors are being returned this month. […]

Germany returns Aboriginal remains

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption In total, 53 ancestors’ remains are being returned to Australia by Germany this month Germany is returning the remains of dozens of Aboriginal ancestors to Australia in what has been called the largest handover of its kind. In total, the remains of 53 ancestors are being returned this month. […]

Fukushima: Japan begins removal of nuclear fuel from damaged reactor

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Tepco officials showed images of remote-controlled equipment lifting the fuel rods The operator of Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant has begun removing nuclear fuel from one of the reactors that melted down after the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Remotely controlled equipment is lifting fuel rods from a storage pool inside […]

Fukushima: Japan begins removal of nuclear fuel from damaged reactor

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Tepco officials showed images of remote-controlled equipment lifting the fuel rods The operator of Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant has begun removing nuclear fuel from one of the reactors that melted down after the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Remotely controlled equipment is lifting fuel rods from a storage pool inside […]

Fukushima: Japan begins removal of nuclear fuel from damaged reactor

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Tepco officials showed images of remote-controlled equipment lifting the fuel rods The operator of Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant has begun removing nuclear fuel from one of the reactors that melted down after the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Remotely controlled equipment is lifting fuel rods from a storage pool inside […]

George Pell case: Australian media defend ‘contempt’ allegations

Image copyright AAP/Reuters Image caption Cardinal Pell’s case was closely followed by local and international media Dozens of journalists and major news outlets in Australia have begun defending accusations that they breached a reporting ban on the sexual abuse trial of Cardinal George Pell. Pell, the ex-Vatican treasurer, was convicted in December of abusing two […]

George Pell case: Australian media defend ‘contempt’ allegations

Image copyright AAP/Reuters Image caption Cardinal Pell’s case was closely followed by local and international media Dozens of journalists and major news outlets in Australia have begun defending accusations that they breached a reporting ban on the sexual abuse trial of Cardinal George Pell. Pell, the ex-Vatican treasurer, was convicted in December of abusing two […]

George Pell case: Australian media defend ‘contempt’ allegations

Image copyright AAP/Reuters Image caption Cardinal Pell’s case was closely followed by local and international media Dozens of journalists and major news outlets in Australia have begun defending accusations that they breached a reporting ban on the sexual abuse trial of Cardinal George Pell. Pell, the ex-Vatican treasurer, was convicted in December of abusing two […]