UN's Atomic Agency Being Held 'Hostage' In Iran, Director Says
Iran is barely cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency which feels it is being held "hostage" to the country's disputes with Western countries, IAEA director general Rafael Grossi told AFP on Thursday.
UK Energy Security Assured for 70 years With A Nuclear Roadmap for the Biggest Nuclear Power Expansion
The UK government has announced a civil nuclear roadmap that seeks to revive the UK nuclear sector with a plan to build new nuclear reactors, fuels, and technology, adding UK jobs across the country.
UK Launches Europe's First Next-Gen Nuclear Fuel Production Plan To End Russian Fuel Dominance
The UK has launched a unique nuclear fuel production programme called the HALEU programme which powers nuclear reactors previously fueled by Russian fuel, fulfilling its COP28 promise of reducing Russian fuel dominance.
Microsoft Reportedly Planning To Use Nuclear Energy To Power Its AI Ventures
Microsoft has teamed up with fusion power company Helion, which is expected to start generating nuclear energy through nuclear fusion by 2028.
Russia Denies Ukraine Conflict At 'Stalemate'
Russia on Thursday rejected comments from Ukraine's most senior military official that their nearly two-year conflict had reached a stalemate, as Kyiv said fighting around a key town had eased.
Two Workers At Fukushima Plant Hospitalised After Coming In Contact With Radioactive Water
Japan began releasing treated radioactive waste water from the damaged nuclear plant into the sea in August of this year.
Japan calls China's ban on its seafood 'totally unacceptable'
China's ban on Japanese seafood imports has created tensions between the two countries, as the latter has publicly called the ban "totally unacceptable."
Japan to release water from Fukushima nuclear plant
Engineers at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant were due to start releasing wastewater on Thursday in an operation that Japan insists is safe but which has angered China and caused unease elsewhere.
Great British Nuclear could take the world away from Russian fuel and secure UK's energy future
The UK government launched the Great British Nuclear on July 18 to develop next-generation nuclear technology, which includes nuclear fuel that will reduce dependency on fossil fuels and provide an alternative to Russian fuel.
UN observers urge access to Ukraine nuclear plant
UN observers appealed on Wednesday for greater access to Europe's largest nuclear plant, after Moscow and Kyiv traded accusations over a possible "catastrophic" act of sabotage at the Russian-controlled facility in Ukraine.
Russia, Ukraine fail to embrace IAEA plan to protect nuclear plant
Neither Russia nor Ukraine committed to respect five principles laid out by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi on Tuesday to try to safeguard Ukraine's Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
UKAEA announce the launch of tritium training course
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have launched a new tritium training course to drive forward research of the isotope across the scientific community.
Europe's largest nuclear reactor enters service in Finland
Germany meanwhile officially ended decades of nuclear energy use by turning off its last three nuclear reactors on Saturday.
France seeks strategy as nuclear waste site risks saturation point
At a nuclear waste site in Normandy, robotic arms guided by technicians behind a protective shield manoeuvre a pipe that will turn radioactive chemicals into glass as France seeks to make safe the byproducts of its growing reliance on atomic power.
Energy crisis fuels coal comeback in Germany
Coal has made a comeback in Germany this year, as Europe's largest economy turns to the dirty fuel to power it through an energy crisis.
UK ousts China from new nuclear project Sizewell
Britain on Tuesday ousted China General Nuclear from construction of its new Sizewell C power station, further cutting controversial economic ties with the world's second biggest economy.
French regulator approves state bid to renationalise power giant
France's financial markets regulator on Tuesday approved the state's plan to fully control heavily indebted national power utility EDF that is to spearhead efforts to relaunch the French nuclear industry.
COP 27- U.S. House Republicans to press need for minerals at climate talks
Republican U.S. representatives heading to U.N. climate talks in Egypt plan to discuss developing critical minerals used in everything from nuclear energy and electricity transmission to batteries for electric vehicles, the head of the delegation said on Wednesday.
Sweden elects right-wing PM backed for first time by far-right
Sweden's parliament on Monday narrowly elected conservative leader Ulf Kristersson as prime minister.
France orders some fuel staff back to work to tackle refineries strike
The French government on Wednesday ordered some staff at an Exxon Mobil depot back to work and warned a TotalEnergies' depot could be next, risking a wider conflict with trade unions as it battles to secure petrol supplies following weeks-long strikes.
Europe races to prepare for energy crunch this winter
European governments outlined new measures on Monday to cope with potential energy shortages this winter and raced to improve energy networks to share power, with Russian gas flows still running at severely reduced rates amid the Ukraine war.
Explainer-Tough Talks Beckon For Winner In Sweden's Close-run Election
Tough talks and trade-offs await the winning side in Sweden's parliamentary elections with the governing centre-left and their right-wing challengers facing weeks of uncertainty should they come out on top.
Red Cross: Humanitarian Response To Zaporizhzhia Plant Could Be 'Impossible'
The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross called on Thursday for all fighting near the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia power plant to stop, warning that little could be done to respond in the event of a major accident there.
IAEA chief taking team to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday he was en route to inspect Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
Europe electricity prices soar as tough winter looms
European electricity prices soared to new records on Friday, presaging a bitter winter as Russia's invasion of Ukraine inflicts economic pain across the continent.
Japan Eyes Nuclear Power Push To Combat Energy Crunch
Japan eyes nuclear power push to combat energy crunch
Russia Targets Zaporizhzhia Region As Ukraine's Capital Bans Independence Day Festivities
Russia carried out artillery and air strikes in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine's General Staff said on Tuesday, where fighting near Europe's largest nuclear power plant has raised fears of a catastrophic nuclear incident.
Russian forces pound Ukraine's Donetsk region
Ukrainian forces reported heavy Russian shelling and attempts to advance on several towns in the eastern region of Donetsk that has become a key focus of the near six-month war, but said they had repelled many of the attacks.
U.N. chief urges demilitarized zone around Ukraine nuclear power plant
U.N. chief Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for military activity around Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power complex to end as Moscow and Kyiv blamed each other for a renewed shelling and the U.N.
Japan Regulator OKs Release Of Treated Fukushima Water
Japan regulator OKs release of treated Fukushima water