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Images of Rafael Grossi, head of the UN Atomic Agency (IAEA), arriving at the Moscow-controlled Zaporizhzhia power plant on a trip organised by the Russian army. Grossi is flanked by soldiers in combat clothing on what is his second visit to the site of Europe's largest nuclear power station, following one in September 2022. IAEA staff are also present, including three inspectors reporting to colleagues on site. IMAGES
The International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi says Chernobyl's radiation levels are now "normal" after they rose during Russia's occupation of the power plant "because of the movement of the heavy equipment that the Russian forces were bringing", as the IAEA chief pays a visit to the infamous power station on the anniversary of the world's worst nuclear disaster. SOUNDBITE
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi meets Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi during a visit to present a review of Tokyo's plans to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. IMAGES
The UN's atomic agency chief Rafael Grossi warns of "increasing" military activity around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant during a rare visit to the plant currently controlled by Russian forces. Kyiv and Moscow have accused each other of shelling the plant, increasing fears of a disaster. SOUNDBITE
The UN atomic watchdog's chief Rafael Grossi's convoy makes its way to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia power plant in a rare visit to Europe's largest nuclear facility, which is currently held by Moscow's forces. Grossi arrived at the plant, Ukrainian nuclear power operator Energoatom announced on social media, adding that it is "the second visit of the Head of the IAEA to the largest nuclear plant in Ukraine and Europe, since it was occupied by the Russians". IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.