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Fresh shelling at Ukraine nuclear plant sparks radiation fears

13 Sept 06:48 Key points summarised by AI

Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of fresh shelling at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe's largest, significantly escalating fears of a radioactive leak and fire hazards.
The plant's Ukrainian operator, Energoatom, reported infrastructure damage and risks of hydrogen leakage and radioactive sputtering, stating the plant operates under severe safety standard violations.
The plant experienced its first-ever disconnection from Ukraine's national power grid due to shelling, though it was reconnected, prompting President Zelensky to warn of a "worst-case scenario."
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is pressing for an immediate mission to the plant to stabilize the critical safety situation, amidst Ukrainian doubts about Russia's willingness to facilitate it.
The ongoing conflict at the plant contributes to a global energy crisis, driving soaring electricity prices in Europe, while Kyiv suspects Moscow aims to divert the plant's power to annexed Crimea.

Today 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.