On Thursday (15th), the Tokyo Electric Power Company of Japan provided further clarification on the cause of the nuclear waste water leakage at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, stating that it was due to human error on Wednesday (7th). Last Wednesday, about 5.5 tons of radioactive contaminated water leaked from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant's water purification system. According to Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO), the leak occurred on Thursday morning in the high-temperature incinerator building while the facility was cleaning and treating contaminated water from the reactor building with the "second cesium adsorption system" to reduce radiation levels in preparation for maintenance. The system is connected to the external wall's exhaust vent, through which the contaminated water leaked. According to TEPCO, two operators from collaborating companies failed to notice the open state of a valve and missed relevant reminder signs before starting t...
On Sunday (14th), Queen Margrethe II of Denmark officially abdicated and was succeeded by her eldest son, who will now reign as Frederik X. According to reports, during her participation in the National Committee, Margaret II signed a declaration of abdication in the presence of Frederick and the Cabinet Secretary. After signing, Margaret II stood up and gestured for her eldest son, Frederick, to take her place, saying "God save our King" before leaving the room. The Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, announced to the public from the terrace of the Prime Minister's residence and the location of the Parliament, Christiansborg Palace, that the Crown Prince has officially ascended to the throne as King. In his speech, King Frederik X expressed his commitment to the unity and progress of Denmark and hopes to be a unifying and strong leader for the future. At the age of 55, Frederick X is currently the ruling monarch, with his 18-year-old son, Christian, being the ...