“End Nuclear Insanity Before Nuclear Insanity Ends Humanity.” ~llaw
Oct 18, 2025
See today’s article, linked below, for the rest of the story that should never have happened in this very troubled world! The US joined Israel in striking Iran during the 12-day war in June, which hit nuclear sites, but also killed more than 1,000 Iranians, including hundreds of civilians, and caused billions of dollars in damage. ~llaw
Notice: Commentary and discussion relative to LLAW’s NUCLEAR WORLD TODAY is changing to “once a week” — probably every Monday — but the daily “LLAW’s All Nuclear Daily Digest” section of it will continue as always on a daily basis — but with an added link to a “featured news story of the day Post” that follows in its entirety below . . .
A boy waves an Iranian flag as people gather outside a building in Tehran hit by Israeli attacks, during the 12-day war in June [File: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images]
Today’s Feature Story from LLAW’s NUCLEAR WORLD TODAY is from . . .
Nuclear War
NEWS
Iran says restrictions on nuclear programme ‘terminated’ as deal expires – Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
The US joined Israel in striking Iran during a 12-day war in June, which hit nuclear sites, but also killed more than 1,000 Iranians, including …
There are 7 categories, including a bonus non-nuclear category for news about the Yellowstone caldera and other volcano and caldera activity around the world that also play an important role in the survival of human and other life.
The feature categories provide articles and information about ‘all things nuclear’ for you to pick from, usually with up to 3 links with headlines concerning the most important media stories in each category, but sometimes fewer and occasionally even none (especially so with the Yellowstone Caldera). If there was no news from a Category today, the Category will not appear. The Categories are listed below in their usual order:
- All Things Nuclear
- Nuclear Power
- Nuclear Power Emergencies
- Nuclear War Threats
- Nuclear War
- Yellowstone Caldera
- IAEA News (Friday’s only)
A current Digest of major nuclear media headlines with automated links is listed below by nuclear Category (in the above listed order). If a Category heading does not appear in the daily news Digest, it means there was no news reported from this Category today. Generally, the three best articles in each Category from around the nuclear world(s) are Posted. Occasionally, if a Post is important enough, it may be listed in multiple Categories.
TODAY’S NUCLEAR WORLD NEWS, Saturday, (10/18/2025)
All Things Nuclear
NEWS
Work underway to restore power at Ukrainian nuclear plant as UN announces rare local …
CNN
The UN’s nuclear watchdog has said work is underway to restore power to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant (ZNPP) following the establishment of rare …
Sen. Curtis, Energy Secretary Wright on why it’s time to make nuclear energy ‘sexy again’
KSL News
… all three of those things I think are dominating the market.” Widespread nuclear power may still be several years off — both Curtis and Wright …
‘Nuclear’s going to become sexy again,’ U.S. energy secretary says at Conservative Climate Summit
YouTube
from all sides at the Conservative Climate Summit to talk about … They’re Lying to You About Nuclear Energy. Maxinomics•2M views · 13:26 · Go to …
Nuclear Power
NEWS
U.S. Agency That Protects Nuclear Arsenal to Furlough Workers – The New York Times
The New York Times
Its precursors include the Atomic Energy Commission and Energy … nuclear deterrent efforts, the Energy Department said. In an interview …
DOE releases nuclear fusion roadmap, aiming for deployment in 2030s | Utility Dive
Utility Dive
DOE said the roadmap will enable a transition to a future Office of Fusion Energy and Innovation once its goals are met, and that office will then …
Sen. Curtis, Energy Secretary Wright on why it’s time to make nuclear energy ‘sexy again’
KSL News
Energy Secretary Chris Wright advocates for a nuclear energy “renaissance” amid rising U.S. demand. He emphasizes nuclear’s safety improvements …
Nuclear Power Emergencies
NEWS
Update 322 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
International Atomic Energy Agency
… power to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power … “Depending on emergency diesel generators is the last line of defence for nuclear power plants.
Power supply lines at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant under repair, says IAEA – RBC-Ukraine
RBC-Ukraine
Repairs have begun on the power lines supplying the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant … As a result, the plant switched to emergency power from diesel …
Ukraine saves Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant from blackout for the 42nd time amid Russian strikes
RBC-Ukraine
… power lines that supply the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant … As a result, the nuclear plant was forced to switch to emergency power from diesel …
Nuclear War Threats
NEWS
The Challenge of Golden Dome – RealClearDefense
RealClearDefense
These threats are too fast, too mobile, too stealthy, and too complex for traditional missiles. And it’s not just ICBMs and HGVs. There are threat …
Moment Ukraine destroys Putin’s floating bomb as Russia launches fresh attacks
The Mirror
Putin’s closest ally issues chilling nuclear war threat … 4Comments … Russian and US generals swap WW3 threats with plot … Russian and …
Asim Munir Issues Nuclear Threats To India Amid Internal Chaos & Afghanistan Tensions
YouTube
… war. While Pakistan asserts its readiness … Asim Munir Issues Nuclear Threats To India Amid Internal Chaos & Afghanistan Tensions | Originals.
Nuclear War
NEWS
Iran says restrictions on nuclear programme ‘terminated’ as deal expires – Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
The US joined Israel in striking Iran during a 12-day war in June, which hit nuclear sites, but also killed more than 1,000 Iranians, including …
Iran announces official end to 10-year-old nuclear agreement – The Guardian
The Guardian
Tehran terminates 2015 deal under which sanctions were lifted in return for curbs on country’s nuclear programme. … After that 12-day war in June, …
Work underway to restore power at Ukrainian nuclear plant as UN announces rare local …
CNN
… war began. “Work has begun to repair damaged off-site power lines to ZNPP (Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant) after 4-week outage, following …