the IAEA continues its mission at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant

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09:20 : The delegation of the International Atomic Energy Agency was able to enter the nuclear power plant in Zaporozhzhya for the first time yesterday. Franceinfo was able to attend this exceptional visit (and under high tension) of the largest power plant in Europe.

IAEA Director Rafael Grossi (white helmet) with a Russian representative of Rosatom, in front of a missile that fell on the territory of the Zaporizhia power plant.  (FRANCEINFO / RADIO FRANCE)

A Russian soldier stands guard at the Ukrainian power plant in Zaporizhia.  (FRANCEINFO / RADIO FRANCE)

The arrival of IAEA inspectors at the Zaporijjia power plant.  (FRANCEINFO / RADIO FRANCE)

IAEA Director Rafael Grossi (white helmet) visits the Zaporizhia plant, accompanied by a Russian representative from Rosatom.  (FRANCEINFO / RADIO FRANCE)(FRANCEINFO)

09:09 : Here is a new summary of the news of this Friday morning:

Emmanuel Macron meets from 10 a.m. at the Elysee Palace a Defense Council dedicated to energy. It comes with “the competent ministers” to examine the scenarios in order to avoid the shortage.

Storms expected here and there today in France. For Gard, Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône, it will be this afternoon: Météo France has placed the three departments on orange alert.

Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency were able to visit the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant yesterday. Some of the experts will stay on site until Sunday or Monday to continue the evaluation.

A man was arrested last night in Argentina for pointing a loaded gun at Vice President Cristina Kirchner as she was returning home.

As part of the renewal of the distribution contract between the two parties, the Canal+ group announcement “to renouncer” to the broadcasting of TF1 group channels, in particular due to the requirement of payment “a very substantial remuneration”.

08:48 : Russia has decided to extend the closure of its airspace to civil aviation until at least September 10. According to the Russian agency Tass, this concerns eleven airports in the south and center of the country, in particular those located near the Ukrainian border.

07:35 : Volodymyr Zelensky would have liked the IAEA delegation to go further than the inspection of the Zaporijia nuclear power plant. In his video message last night, the Ukrainian President believes that the experts should have insisted on the need, according to him, to “demilitarize” this zone. “The main thing that should happen is the demilitarization of the territory of the plant (…) And it is unfortunate that we have not yet heard the appropriate messages from the IAEA”he blurted out.

07:12 : Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency were able to visit the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant yesterday. Some of the experts will leave the region and others will stay there until Sunday or Monday to continue the evaluation.

(GENYA SAVILOV / AFP)

06:22 : Here is a summary of the news of this Friday morning:

Emmanuel Macron meets from 10 a.m. this morning a Defense Council dedicated to energy. It is with “the competent ministers” to take stock of the supply of gas and electricity and to examine the scenarios in order to avoid the shortage and make savings.

Gard, Vaucluse and Bouches-du-Rhône have just been placed on orange vigilance for storms by Météo France.

Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency were able to visit the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant yesterday. Some of the experts will stay on site until Sunday or Monday to continue the evaluation.

A man was arrested last night in Argentina for pointing a loaded gun at Vice President Cristina Kirchner as she was returning home.

A European arrest warrant has been issued against the imam Hassan Iquioussen, learned franceinfo from a source familiar with the matter, confirming information from BFM. The Moroccan preacher has not been found since Tuesday and the validation by the Council of State of his expulsion.

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