President Donald Trump announced a $200 billion South Korean energy investment package targeting U.S. infrastructure. However, Seoul emphasized that major projects remain subject to commercial viability.

Italy's health ministry has placed all 27 major cities on red heat alert as scorching 40C temperatures sweep across Europe, worsening droughts and wildfires.

Despite renewed interest in nuclear power as a carbon-free energy source, the industry remains vulnerable to threats ranging from cyber attacks to combat. Ongoing concerns include potential human-induced errors and the long-term management of nuclear waste.