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Europe's nuclear leaders: Which countries produce the most?

Nuclear power accounts for 12% of the EU’s energy mix. Yet despite recent increases, overall nuclear power production is declining.

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Microsoft and Nvidia launch AI partnership to speed up nuclear power plant permitting and construction — simulation tools and generative models could hasten historically lengthy processes

Microsoft and Nvidia are joining forces to accelerate the construction of nuclear power plants for power-hungry AI data centers. The partnership combines generative AI, digital twin simulation, and Nvidia's Omniverse platform to streamline the nuclear lifecycle from permitting through operations.

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NASA's '1st nuclear powered interplanetary spacecraft' will send Skyfall helicopters to Mars in 2028

NASA plans to launch its first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft in 2028, a probe called Space Reactor-1 Freedom that will carry a fleet of tiny helicopters to Mars.

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Vietnam and Russia advance nuclear power deal as energy security concerns grow in Southeast Asia

Vietnam and Russia have signed a deal to build a nuclear power plant, marking a revival of Hanoi’s nuclear ambitions

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Is Europe going to be forced to return to nuclear energy?

With the EU still importing over 50% of its energy and facing persistently high electricity bills, the debate over a nuclear revival to ensure independence and affordability has been reignited.

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Drone video from inside a Fukushima reactor shows a hole in pressure vessel, likely fuel debris

A video taken by tiny drones sent into one of three damaged reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant shows a gaping hole in the thick-walled steel container of the core, with lumps of likely fuel debris hanging from it, in a first sighting of a pressure vessel bottom…

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Missile Strike Near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant Raises Safety Concerns

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported on Thursday that a “projectile hit” occurred near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, striking a structure approximately 350 meters from the reactor.

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Just 350m away! Projectile strikes near Bushehr nuclear reactor, IAEA flags near miss

A projectile struck near Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, approximately 350 meters from the reactor, according to the IAEA. The agency confirmed no damage to the reactor or injuries, but stressed that attacks near nuclear facilities violate safety principles. Russia's Rosatom reported the strike took place Tuesday and is urging…

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'No intel on Iran sneak attack, Khamenei was moderating nuclear programme': Trump ex-aide Joe Kent's big claims after exit

Former Trump aide Joe Kent claims Iran wasn't close to nuclear power and that the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei moderated the program. Kent also asserted Israel drew the US into the recent conflict, contradicting official "imminent threat" justifications. His resignation and subsequent FBI probe into classified leaks highlight deep divisions.

The Times of India

Turkey eyes multiple nuclear deals, in talks with South Korea, Canada, China, Russia

Turkey is in discussions with South Korea, Canada, China, and Russia for new nuclear power capacity, planning to build four reactors in Sinop and four in the Thrace region. This expansion aims to reduce energy import dependence and boost domestic capacity through localization. Final decisions will be based on competitive…

The Times of India

What to know about Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant after report of projectile hitting its complex

Iran and Russia have both alleged a projectile struck the grounds of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the Islamic Republic, raising the specter of a radiological incident as Tehran’s war with Israel and the United States rages

The Independent UK

Nuclear Power Regulators Scrap Rule Saying New Reactors Must Withstand 9/11-Style Plane Crashes

This regulation didn't make anyone safer but it did make it harder to build nuclear energy projects in the United States.

Reason

Miliband reveals plans that could mean nuclear power plants built near homes

Changes to regulation to speed up development could also make it easier to build on sensitive nature sites

The Guardian - UK

Earthquake-prone Greece long shunned nuclear power. Could that be about to change?

The Deon Policy Institute argues nuclear energy production is necessary in Greece for energy, economic and climate security.

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Portugal has no nuclear power plants. Is this a ‘strategic mistake’ in light of the energy crisis?

Portugal has been investing in renewable energy but nuclear has been largely neglected.

International Business Times UK

EU Bets on Nuclear Tech to Shield Consumers From Energy Prices Amid Middle East Crisis

The EU is accelerating small modular reactor development to boost energy security and manage prices as global tensions and economic rivalries reshape Europe's energy future.

Radio France Internationale

France says EU must obtain energy self-reliance through civilian nuclear power

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged European countries to expand the use of civilian nuclear power to secure the continent’s energy independence, warning that the war in the Middle East has exposed Europe’s vulnerability.

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Brussels backs mini-nuclear power plants to secure low-carbon power

The EU is counting on small nuclear reactors to help meet climate targets and stabilise power supply, but some countries and environmental groups warn the technology is costly and unproven.

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France arrests activists blocking ship over alleged Russia uranium links

Police arrested four Greenpeace activists on Monday for blocking a cargo ship in France that they alleged was transporting uranium from Russia for the country's nuclear power plants.

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France's nuclear 'renaissance' faces uncertainty amid uranium crunch

France’s new multi-annual energy plan doubles down on nuclear power, but questions over uranium supply amid Niger’s coup and China’s rise are threatening President Emmanuel Macron’s “nuclear renaissance".

The Independent UK

US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power

The Pentagon and the Energy Department have airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is potential for the U.S. to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use

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Ukraine’s former energy minister charged with money laundering

Months after Ukraine was rocked by a major corruption investigation into the state nuclear power company Energoatom, former energy minister Herman Halushchenko was officially charged after being detained while attempting to leave the country.

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Which EU countries could reverse their nuclear energy phaseouts?

Governments in Belgium and Italy are trying to lay out plans for a nuclear comeback, while calls to reverse Spain's phaseout remain stark.

The Times of India

US gives June deadline to end Ukraine-Russia war; warns 'pressure on both sides' to meet schedule

The United States has set a June deadline for Ukraine and Russia to end their nearly four-year conflict, with President Zelenskyy indicating the Trump administration will exert pressure to meet this timeline. Ukraine confirmed participation in upcoming trilateral talks, likely in Miami, following recent Russian strikes that forced nuclear power…

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Zelenskyy says US set June deadline for peace deal, as Russia launches new attacks on energy sites

The development follows US-brokered trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi during the week, which produced no breakthrough. Russia continues to press Ukraine to give up the Donbas region, a condition Kyiv says it will never accept.

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