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Yuka ROYER

Controversial Indian film 'The Kerala Story' blurs boundaries between fact and fiction

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In India, a low-budget film has sparked huge controversy. "The Kerala Story" tells the fictional tale of three Hindu and Christian women from the southern Indian state, who are lured into the Islamic State group after converting to Islam. Indian PM Narendra Modi praised the film, saying it "exposed the consequences of terrorism in a society", while critics call it an attempt to spread hate and Islamophobia. We take a closer look and speak to journalist and author Debasish Roy Chowdhury.

Elsewhere, Japan is preparing to release diluted cooling water from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. But neighbouring countries are not convinced the radioactive level is low enough to be considered safe for marine life.

Finally, it's been 70 years since humans first reached the summit of Mount Everest. We report on how climate change and money from tourism are making the ascent even more dangerous.

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