BBC visits Chernobyl ghost city 40 years after world's worst nuclear accident

The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

40 Years Ago, a Nuclear Catastrophe at Chernobyl

Photographs from the first days of the Chernobyl disaster and of the aftermath years later show the response, the evacuation and the long-term consequences of the world’s worst nuclear accident.

By The New York Times

Macron Says Would Be ‘Silly’ Not to Roll Over EU Covid-Era Debt - Bloomberg.com

Macron Says Would Be ‘Silly’ Not to Roll Over EU Covid-Era Debt  Bloomberg.com

Macron says EU’s mutual defence clause ‘not just words’

French president cites joint military aid to Cyprus as proof of Europe’s ability to defend itself during trip to Athens Emmanuel Macron has spoken up for Europe’s ability to defend itself, saying a mutual assistance clause, enshrined in the EU treaty, was unambiguous and “not just words”. The French president said the pact had already been proved in action when several member states sent military aid to Cyprus after a drone attack against a British airbase on the island on 28 February. Conti...

By Helena Smith

EU urges Russia to stop attacks on nuclear sites in Ukraine ahead of Chornobyl disaster anniversary

Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and the European Commission have released a joint statement ahead of the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Chornobyl nuclear disaster.

By Khrystyna Bondarieva,KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO

40 years after Chernobyl: Pripyat today

After the catastrophic accident in the nearby nuclear reactor, the city of Pripyat had to be completely evacuated. Some 50,000 people left their homes forever. DW visited the town with a former resident 40 years later.

Opinion: The EU is overhauling its competition policies, but a big-is-best credo is no gift to consumers - The Globe and Mail

Opinion: The EU is overhauling its competition policies, but a big-is-best credo is no gift to consumers  The Globe and Mail

Japan and EU to partner on undersea cable protections - Nikkei Asia

Japan and EU to partner on undersea cable protections  Nikkei Asia

Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster under cloud of war - The Straits Times

Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster under cloud of war  The Straits Times

Ukraine marks 40 years since Chernobyl disaster amid war fears

Kyiv says Moscow has repeatedly sent missiles and drones on a flight path near the plant to attack Ukrainian cities, even damaging a critical protective shield in an attack last year.

Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster under cloud of war

Marking the disaster has taken on sharp new meaning during Russia's invasion of its smaller neighbor.

The Chernobyl nuclear disaster, 40 years on

On 26 April 1986, a reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in Ukraine exploded

By The Week UK

Man who worked in the Chernobyl disaster area: Cleanup work was pointless

Sunday (April 26) marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster in Soviet Ukraine. Thousands of Estonians were among those sent to clean up the immediate area by the USSR authorities. Chairman of the Estonian Chernobyl Association, Jaan Krinal, told ERR about his experiences at the site.

From Chernobyl to now: Why nuclear safety is key to global stability - Kuwait Times

From Chernobyl to now: Why nuclear safety is key to global stability  Kuwait Times