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Japan March 11, 2024

Japan marks Fukushima nuclear disaster 13 years later, pledges to recover 'at any cost'

Japan commemorated the thirteenth anniversary of the devastating 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and Fukushima nuclear disaster. Officials vowed to continue rebuilding.

India March 11, 2024

India successfully conducts first test flight of missile that can carry multiple warheads

India has conducted its first test flight of a domestically developed missile capable of carrying multiple warheads, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Nuclear March 8, 2024

Americans exposed to nuclear radiation by government would be compensated under approved Senate bill

The Senate passed a bill that would compensate Americans exposed to radiation by the government. The release of "Oppenheimer" spurred support for expanding the compensation program.

Japan March 7, 2024

Japan aims to extract sample from remains of country's worst-ever nuclear disaster

As Japan approaches the 13th anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, efforts to clean up the site are ongoing. The country aims to remove damaged fuel debris.

Russia March 6, 2024

UN atomic watchdog addresses safety of Ukrainian nuclear plant caught in crossfire

IAEA Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi visited Russia to address concerns about the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, which has been affected by the war.

Russia March 4, 2024

UN atomic watchdog to depart on trip to Moscow for talks on nuclear safety in Ukraine

The U.N. atomic watchdog agency’s director has announced plans for high-level talks with Russian officials in Moscow regarding nuclear safety in Ukraine.

Japan February 28, 2024

Drone aims to examine Japan's damaged Fukushima nuclear reactor for the first time

A tiny drone was flown into a damaged reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan, aiming to examine areas where previous robots couldn't reach.

Germany February 27, 2024

Germany considers getting its own nuclear weapons despite rejecting nuclear energy

Developing nuclear weapons may be on the minds of Germany, despite shunning nuclear power in recent years.

United Kingdom February 21, 2024

UK lawmakers demand answers after missile test failure, raising concerns about nation's nuclear deterrent

British lawmakers are seeking answers about the nation's nuclear deterrent program after a failed test. The incident involved an unarmed missile crashing into the sea.

Japan February 21, 2024

Japan's industry minister criticizes Fukushima nuclear plant over radioactive water leak

Japan's industry minister has criticized the president of the Fukushima nuclear power plant for a radioactive water leak that occurred earlier this month.

Japan February 13, 2024

Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant urged to improve communication after radioactive water leak

A panel of safety experts advised the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to improve communication with the public after last week’s contaminated water leak.