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Image shows a representation of the zodiac sign Sagittarius, undated photo. German and Egyptian scientists have found unique ceiling paintings in the temple of Esna, in the city of Esna, Egypt. (Ahmed Amin, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities/Newsflash)

Archaeologists Restore Unique Zodiac Ceiling Paintings In Ancient Egyptian Temple

Post author:ananova
Post published:March 24, 2023

An international team of archaeologists has restored a series of rare ceiling paintings showing astrological signs of the Zodiac in an ancient Egyptian temple. The researchers, from the University of…

Royal Australian Air Force aircraft KF-16U providing valuable air-to-air refueling support during a military exercise Vigilant Storm 23 in South Korea, undated. Exercise Vigilant Storm 23 is intended to strengthen combined air operations and it was held by the United States and South Korea as part of several routine exercises. (Defence Australia/Newsflash)

Royal Australian Aircraft Joins South Korean Fighter Jets For Air-To-Air Refueling

Post author:Simona Kitanovska
Post published:December 7, 2022

This footage shows a Royal Australian Air Force aircraft providing valuable air-to-air refuelling support in South Korea during a military exercise. https://youtube.com/shorts/wVucIKKj2WQ Defence Australia/Newsflash The images were obtained by Newsflash…

Liu Yanping (middle) stands at the Intermediate People's Court of Changchun City, Jilin Province in China, undated. He is on trial for bribery. (Intermediate People's Court of Changchun City, Jilin Province/AsiaWire)

China’s Anti-Corruption Spy Chief Confesses To GBP 27 Million In Bribes

Post author:Simona Kitanovska
Post published:December 5, 2022

A former Chinese anti-corruption chief at China's national spy agency has pleaded guilty in court to receiving an astonishing GBP 27 million in bribes. Liu Yanping, 67, confessed to receiving…

The photo shows one of the bronze statues, dating back to ancient Roman times, which archaeologists in Italy have found in thermal baths in Tuscany, undated photo. The statues were found over the last two weeks in San Casciano dei Bagni, a hilltop town about 160 kilometres (100 miles) north of Rome, Italy. (Ministero della Cultura/Newsflash)

Two Dozen Bronze Statues Of Gods Dating Back 2,000 Years Found In Italian Thermal Spring

Post author:Joseph Golder
Post published:November 14, 2022

These 24 intact bronze statues of ancient gods dating back 2,000 years have been retrieved from an Italian thermal spring, with experts saying that the discovery will "rewrite history". Archaeologists…

Photo shows an impressive statue of Hercules, unearthed in Philippi, Greece, undated photo. The statue, which is from the Roman era, 2nd century AD, depicts Hercules with a youthful body. (Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports/Newsflash)

Greek Archaeologists Unearth Stunning Roman-Era Statue Of Hercules

Post author:Joseph Golder
Post published:October 6, 2022

Greek archaeologists have unearthed a stunning Roman-era statue of Hercules dating back nearly 2,000 years. The statue of Hercules – or Heracles, as he is known in Greece, dating back…

Photo shows one of the artefacts that were recovered by Mexico's embassies and consulates abroad, undated photo. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico/Newsflash)

Artefact Dating Back Over 1,000 Years Among 50 Handed In To Embassies

Post author:Joseph Golder
Post published:September 23, 2022

These are some of the 50 pre-Hispanic artefacts that have been returned to Mexico after being handed over to the country's embassies around the world – including one piece that…

Mikizo Ueda, 112, poses in an undated photo. (Newsflash)

Japan’s Oldest Man Dies Aged 112

Post author:Alice Amelia Thomas
Post published:September 22, 2022

The oldest man in Japan - who saw the Hiroshima atomic bombing and fought in World War II, has died at the age of 112. Mikizo Ueda, who was also…

Photo shows one of the 16 Egyptian artifacts recovered from the United States of America, undated photo. (@tourismandantiq/Newsflash)

GBP 3.5 Million Looted Ancient Egyptian Artefacts Seized From Dealers

Post author:Alice Amelia Thomas
Post published:September 21, 2022

Looted Egyptian artefacts worth GBP 3.5 million have been returned after an international police probe into stolen treasures. Officials say 16 rare artefacts have been returned to their homeland after…

Picture shows the beekeeper Heinz Hoffmann, 90, undated. He lets himself be stung by bees in Frankfurt, Germany. (Newsflash)

Record Number Of Bee Colonies Despite Virus Deaths

Post author:Thomas Hochwarter
Post published:September 11, 2022

More people than ever have taken up beekeeping in Austria - despite fears of virus deaths and the effects climate change. Statistics provided by the Austrian Ministry for Agriculture, Regional…

A team of 12 people participated in the monitoring process of the Hood Island giant tortoise in the island of Santa Fe, in Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, July 2022. (Parque Nacional Galapagos/Newsflash)

Giant Galapagos Tortoises Boost Island Veg With Their Poo, Says Study

Post author:Michael Leidig
Post published:July 27, 2022

Giant tortoises reintroduced to a Galapagos island by scientists have started a cactus boom thanks to their seed-spreading poo, a new study has revealed. The 742 Hood Island giant tortoises…