Authorities in Western Australia have successfully recovered a tiny radioactive capsule containing Caesium-137, which had gone missing in the Australian outback. The capsule, smaller than a coin, was located after a week-long search spanning 870 miles of highway. Emergency Services Minister Stephen Dawson praised the search teams for finding the "needle in the haystack". The capsule has been safely removed and will be disposed of in accordance with regulations.
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Australian authorities are searching for a missing radioactive capsule containing Caesium-137, which fell off a truck during a 870-mile journey from Gudai-Darri mine site to Perth. The capsule is part of a gauge used to measure the density of iron ore feed and is emitting both gamma and beta rays. A team with specialized car-mounted and portable detection equipment has been sent to search for the capsule, but so far it has not been located, triggering a radiation alert for large parts of Western Australia. Rio Tinto has apologized for the incident and is supporting the search.
Aryna Sabalenka overcame a nervous start to defeat Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open women’s final, becoming the first player competing under a neutral flag to win a Grand Slam title. Despite making five double faults in the opening set, Sabalenka managed to turn the match around in the second and third sets, breaking Rybakina’s serve three times and ultimately paving the way for her success. After breaking Rybakina’s serve in the seventh game of the third set, Sabalenka had to work for the championship, requiring three more match points before finally securing the win.
The situation in Ukraine has become increasingly tense, with the EU accusing Russia of taking its war against Ukraine to a "different stage" by targeting civilians and non-military targets. In response, Germany and the United States have decided to supply military equipment to Ukraine in order to help the country better defend itself, while the EU is calling for a diplomatic solution to the conflict and urging Russia to de-escalate the situation.
Rangers in Queensland, Australia were shocked to discover a giant cane toad, dubbed "Toadzilla", weighing 2.7 kilograms in Conway National Park last week. If confirmed, this would be the largest toad on record and the Queensland Department of Environment and Science is currently caring for it before releasing it back into the wild. The discovery of Toadzilla has sparked excitement among the rangers and the public, reminding us of the importance of conservation and the need to protect the environment.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka announced her pregnancy on Wednesday, posting a photo of an ultrasound scan on her social media accounts. Osaka, a four-time Grand…
Cardinal George Pell, the former chief financial officer of the Vatican and the most senior Roman Catholic leader to ever stand trial for child sexual…
Two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the 2021 Australian Open, tournament organizers announced on Sunday. The 25-year-old had been set to play…