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Japan gets UN approval to release water from Fukushima nuclear plant

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The water had been used to cool the reactors in the defunct nuclear plant that was damaged in the 2011 tsunami

In spite of Beijing and some local residents’ fierce opposition, Japan’s plan to discharge treated radioactive water into the ocean from the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima plant was approved by the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog on Tuesday.

After a two-year review, the International Atomic Energy Agency concluded that Japan’s plans had a “negligible radiological effect on people and the environment”.

The plan would see enough water to fill 500 Olympic swimming pools into the Pacific Ocean.

The Japanese government maintains that the process is safe since the water used to cool the fuel rods of the Fukushima plant was treated after the earthquake and tsunami damaged it in 2011.

Japanese fishing unions oppose the plan, saying it would further tarnish their reputation which had already taken a hit following the 2011 disaster, after which some countries banned their products.

Beijing has emerged as the most vocal critic of the plan, leading calls to scrap the proposal from several neighbouring countries on the grounds of threats to marine and public health.

A petition from the regions around the plant has garnered more than 250,000 signatures since the proposal was first made.

Japan says most radioactive elements have been removed from the water except tritium, which is difficult to separate from water, but the released water will be diluted well below internationally approved levels of tritium.

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Israel launches its new “Iron Beam” laser system

Israel’s new “Iron Beam” laser defense system to deploy by year-end, promising cost-effective missile interception.

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Israel’s new “Iron Beam” laser defense system to deploy by year-end, promising cost-effective missile interception.


Israel’s Defence Ministry says its new “Iron Beam” laser system will be deployed by year’s end. The technology is designed to destroy incoming missiles, rockets, drones and mortars with precision.

Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in partnership with Elbit Systems, Iron Beam will sit alongside existing defences such as Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow. Unlike traditional interceptors which can cost tens of thousands of dollars per shot, the laser comes at negligible expense.

Officials call it the world’s first high-power laser interception system to achieve operational maturity, hailing it as a game-changer for modern warfare. Military leaders expect the system to reshape air defence capabilities and cut costs dramatically.

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Stephen Colbert’s opening monologue on Jimmy Kimmel

Stephen Colbert condemns censorship and calls out Trump in powerful monologue dedicated to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspended show.

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Stephen Colbert condemns censorship and calls out Trump in powerful monologue dedicated to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspended show.


Stephen Colbert’s opening monologue is being hailed as one of the most powerful moments in modern late-night history. Standing on stage at the Ed Sullivan Theatre, Colbert dedicated his show to Jimmy Kimmel and his team after ABC suspended Kimmel’s programme under pressure from Washington.

Colbert called the move “blatant censorship” and directly accused President Trump of acting like an autocrat. “With an autocrat, you cannot give an inch,” he warned, making clear that the stakes reach far beyond late-night comedy.

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Charlie Kirk was scheduled to speak at Colorado State University

Despite cancellation, 10,000 gathered at CSU to support Charlie Kirk, creating a rally-like atmosphere.

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Despite cancellation, 10,000 gathered at CSU to support Charlie Kirk, creating a rally-like atmosphere.


Charlie Kirk was scheduled to speak at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, but the event was meant to be cancelled. Despite that, thousands of people still turned up to celebrate his legacy.

As many as 10,000 people turned out, showing the extent of support for the conservative activist. The crowd gathered outside CSU, creating an atmosphere more like a political rally than a cancelled speech.

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