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Ukraine narrowly escapes nuclear catastrophe as plant loses power, Zelenskiy says

13 Sept 09:40 Key points summarised by AI

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy declared the world narrowly averted a radiation disaster after Russian shelling reportedly disconnected the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant from the grid.
Backup diesel generators and the rapid response of Ukrainian technicians were critical in maintaining power for vital cooling and safety systems, averting a potential meltdown.
Russia denied responsibility, with a Russian-appointed official blaming Ukrainian forces for a fire and short circuit that led to the power loss at the plant.
The incident amplified international calls for the demilitarization of the plant area and immediate access for International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) officials to assess the severe risks of a nuclear catastrophe.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.