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Japan to start Fukushima water release as early as late Aug

14 Sept 06:19 Key points summarised by AI

Japan plans to commence releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean as early as late August.
The release has received approval from Japan's nuclear regulator, with both Japan and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) affirming the water's safety.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will discuss the water's safety with U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol next week.
The discharge is strategically timed to occur before the bottom trawling fishing season begins off Fukushima in September, despite fears from neighboring countries about potential food contamination.

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.