Poland expects its first nuclear power plant to start operating after 2030 as the country aims to cut its use of coal in producing electricity, Deputy Environment Minister Michal Kurtyka said. Reuters.com

A Russian parliamentary committee has said that nuclear weapons should be used in response to “hypersonic and non-nuclear strategic weapons”. Independent.co.uk

North Korea appears to be still expanding operations at its main nuclear site, the U.N. atomic watchdog indicated on Thursday.  Economictimes.indiatimes.com

A Maryland-based environmental advocacy group has filed a request for a public hearing on Exelon’s attempt to extend the Peach Bottom nuclear plant’s operating licenses by 20 years. Lancasteronline.com