French utility EDF may have to shut down electricity generation at its 2,600 megawatt (MW) Golfech nuclear power plant in the south of France from Tuesday July 23 because of high temperatures forecast on the Garonne river. Reuters.com

RUSSIAN nuclear reactors have been dramatically shut down after a short-circuit just days after the same incident happened at a different power station. Express.co.uk

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce says free nuclear power could be offered to residents living close to a reactor to help build support for the controversial technology, as an analysis pinpoints which Australian towns are best placed to host a nuclear plant. Smh.com.au

BORIS JOHNSON will face the task of preparing for World War Three as his first job if he takes the reins at Number 10 Downing Street by sending a letter to nuclear commanders with instructions on what action they should take in the event the UK is obliterated by nuclear attack and all those in authority are killed. Express.co.uk