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Japan to release water from stricken Fukushima nuclear plant

14 Sept 11:51 Key points summarised by AI

Japan announced it will begin releasing over a million tonnes of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima power plant into the Pacific Ocean starting Thursday, 12 years after the devastating nuclear disaster.
Japanese officials and the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) affirm the water is safe for discharge, having been diluted and filtered to remove most radioactive substances, with tritium levels far below dangerous thresholds.
The decision has drawn sharp international criticism, with China, Hong Kong, and Macau implementing bans on Japanese seafood imports, and environmental groups like Greenpeace expressing strong opposition over potential marine pollution.
The planned release has also sparked public alarm and protests in South Korea and concern within Japan's own fishing industry, alongside geopolitical tensions, as China's strong reaction is seen by some as having economic and rivalry undertones.

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.