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Toxic tuna? Hong Kong may ban Japan seafood over Fukushima water

Tokyo insists its plans to discharge the treated water from the tsunami-wrecked nuclear plant are safe.

Al Jazeera

Japan turns to livestreamed fish in Fukushima safety campaign

Tokyo has embarked on a multi-million dollar campaign to convince people it’s safe to release radioactive water.

Al Jazeera

Backlash builds as Japan prepares to release wastewater from Fukushima nuclear plant

Protesters say the release, which won the endorsement of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog last week, sets a bad precedent that may encourage other countries to dispose nuclear waste into sea.

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Ukraine wins Turkey’s backing for Nato membership but Biden urges caution on timing

Volodymyr Zelenskiy hails support from Turkey, a key mediator in the war, as Joe Biden warns of perils of joining alliance during a time of conflict

The Guardian - AU

Japan signs off on plan to pump water from Fukushima nuclear plant into Pacific

Plans to discharge treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant have cleared their last regulatory hurdle in Japan, as China said it would ban some food imports over the decision.

Radio France Internationale

IAEA chief Grossi hints at discord among Fukushima report experts

IAEA chief Grossi said he was aware that one or two experts behind the report greenlighting Japan’s release of treated radioactive water from Fukushima plant may have had concerns

The Hindu

Seoul backs Fukushima water plan; China imposes Japan food ban

Seoul says proposal to release more than 1.3 million tonnes of radioactive water into the Pacific meets int’l standards.

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IAEA chief nods to discord among Fukushima report experts

TOKYO: The head of the United Nations' (UN) nuclear watchdog said on Friday that one or two of the team of international experts behind its report greenlighting Japan's release of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima plant may have had concerns.

Bangkok Post

UN wants more access to Ukraine nuclear plant amid sabotage warnings

International Atomic Energy Agency seeks access to rooftop of Zaporizhzhia reactors to check for presence of explosives.

Al Jazeera

IAEA highly evaluates treated water discharge plan

The International Atomic Energy Agency's comprehensive report released on Tuesday gave a highly positive review of the planned discharge of treated water from Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.'s Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant into the ocean. Some experts also praised the 140-page report as a detailed evaluation of…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns of possible Russian sabotage at nuclear plant

Zelenskyy made the alarming claim in his nightly video address, adding that he believes the Russians may soon damage the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and blame Ukraine.

WEKU

Japan may start controversial Fukushima water release next month

Plan to release treated water into the Pacific Ocean over several decades secured IAEA approval on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

Fukushima plan to release water into ocean approved by UN watchdog

IAEA report says discharge would have ‘negligible radiological impact on people and the environment’

The Guardian - UK

Why is Japan’s Fukushima water release so controversial?

The United Nations atomic watchdog is expected to give its approval to the plan, but controversy continues.

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Japan set to pour Fukushima water into Pacific, irking China

Japan is set to win approval to discharge more than a million cubic meters of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site into the Pacific Ocean, a contentious plan that’s soured ties with neighbors including China.

France 24

IAEA saw no evidence Moscow planning attack on Zaporizhia nuclear plant, but 'anything can happen'

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi spoke to FRANCE 24 from Vienna and stated that his teams had not observed any Russian military deployment inside the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, despite Ukrainian authorities claiming that Moscow was preparing to attack the site.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

IAEA chief to visit 3 countries over treated water

The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency plans to visit South Korea, the Cook Islands and New Zealand in July, regarding the ocean discharge of treated water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, several government sources said.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 485

As the war enters it 485th day, these are the main developments.

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UK donor conference on Ukraine reconstruction closes with €60 billion in pledges

An international conference on the funding of Ukraine’s reconstruction drew to a close in London, with foreign donors pledging €60 billion in new financial support, UK Foreign Minister James Cleverley said at its closing session. Earlier on Thursday, Ukrainian forces carried out a missile strike on the Chonhar bridge connecting…

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine offensive moving towards Mariupol, minister says – as it happened

Centre of fighting has moved as Ukrainian forces slowly push back Russians, says Hanna Maliar, a deputy defence minister

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 478 of the invasion

Explosions reported in Kyiv during African peace initiative visit; Ukraine has retaken more than 100 sq km in counteroffensive, commander claims

The Guardian - AU

UN nuclear chief says situation at Zaporizhzhia plant is ‘serious’ but it can operate safely for ‘some time’

Rafael Grossi visited the Russian-controlled plant amid concerns for water levels in cooling pools after dam breach

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IAEA’s Grossi says situation ‘serious’ at Ukraine nuclear plant

The head of the UN atomic energy agency visits the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after dam breach.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine pilots being trained to fly F-16 jets, says Nato

Move follows months of debate in Washington, as Ukraine reports success in its counteroffensive

France 24

Measures under way to stabilise ‘serious’ situation at Zaporizhzhia plant, IAEA chief says

UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi has said a “number of measures” are being taken to ensure security at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia power plant in southern Ukraine following a breach in the nearby Kakhovka dam last week. Grossi’s visit to the nuclear plant comes as Ukrainian forces intercepted one cruise missile…

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