France conducted 193 nuclear tests in the South Pacific
More than 1,000 people gathered in the Tahiti capital of Papeete to condemn the failure of the French government to take full accountability for its nuclear testing program in the South Pacific.
France conducted 193 nuclear tests from 1966–1996 in Mā’ohi Nui (French Polynesia). France’s 41st nuclear experiment in the Pacific led to catastrophe on July 17, 1974, when France tested a nuclear bomb codenamed “Centaure.” Because of weather conditions that day, the test caused an atmospheric radioactive fallout which affected all of French Polynesia. Inhabitants of Tahiti and the surrounding islands of the Windward group were reportedly subjected to significant amounts of ionizing radiation 42 hours after the test, which can cause significant long-term health problems.
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By Crispian Balmer
ROME (Reuters) â Looking to counter the increasing menace of the coronavirus Delta variant, a growing number of European countries are raising their defences and trying to pressure more people to get vaccinated to stay safe.
Italy on Thursday followed in the footsteps of France, announcing that proof of vaccination or immunity would shortly be mandatory for an array of activities, including indoor dining and entering places such as gyms, pools, museums and cinemas.
Greece made a vaccination certificate mandatory for anyone to be allowed into indoor restaurants and bars from last week, while dozens of Portuguese municipalities introduced weekend curbs for inside dining in early July.
Spyware row widens as probes mount China Daily | Updated: 2021-07-24 09:12
Nations look into software claims drawing in 14 leaders, and Macron ditches phone Rights activists, journalists, as well as 14 heads of states, including French President Emmanuel Macron, have been targeted with phone malware developed by an Israeli surveillance firm. [Photo/IC]
Hungary, Israel and Algeria on Thursday probed allegations that Israeli-made spyware was used on 14 heads of state, journalists and rights activists, as French President Emmanuel Macron ordered tighter security and changed his phone over espionage concerns.
Macron whose name was on a list of alleged targets ordered a strengthening of all security protocols following a specially convened meeting of the nation s Defense Council, his office said.
TOKYO – National women’s doubles pair Chow Mei Kuan-Lee Meng Yean got their Tokyo Olympics campaign off to a rocky start after losing their opening Group A match against Greysia Polii-Apriyani Rahayu of Indonesia today.
The Indonesian pair defeated Mei Kuan-Meng Yean 21-14, 21-17 in 45 minutes at the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza here.
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Both pairs fought neck-and-neck at the start of the first game before Greysia-Apriyani took a slim 11-10 lead at the interval.
Mei Kuan-Meng Yean failed to replicate that form as they quickly lost the momentum after the match resumed and the Indonesian pair took the first game 21-14.
Joe Biden jokes the Japanese PM made it real clear he wanted Jill Biden at Tokyo Olympics instead of him as White House is lit up in red, white and blue to support Team USA
President Joe Biden joked Friday night that the Japanese prime minister made it real clear that he wanted first lady Jill Biden to represent the US at the Olympics Jill wanted to be here tonight, but if you turn on the Olympics and watch Team USA you ll see Jill Biden standing there, the president said at a campaign rally
The Biden administration also lit up the White House in red, white and blue to mark the opening ceremony, which was being aired in primetime in the US