'Critical' power outage at nuclear plant sparks fears & special interview with UN's Special Rapporteur on Torture

Oct 1, 2025

India McTaggart, Royal Correspondent for The Telegraph, shares insights on Princess Anne's surprise visit to Ukraine, discussing the role of royal diplomacy in supporting children affected by the war. Alice Edwards, the UN's Special Rapporteur on Torture, reveals harrowing findings on torture in occupied territories, emphasizing that sexual torture is a systematic tactic used by Russian forces. The importance of documentation for accountability and the need for international pressure are also highlighted, shedding light on the grim realities faced by victims.

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ANECDOTE

Prince Harry's Quiet Invictus Trips

Prince Harry visited Kyiv and Lviv on secretive trips to support wounded veterans and Invictus work.
He privately met officials and stressed his focus on recovery and rehabilitation.

INSIGHT

Europe Acts Against Shadow Tankers

European states are scrutinising 'shadow fleet' tankers linked to Russian oil and suspected drone launches.
France's investigation marks a shift from passive monitoring to active enforcement.

INSIGHT

SVR's False-Flag Accusation Tactic

Russian intelligence accused Ukraine of planning false-flag attacks in Poland, a claim meant to confuse and pre-empt reactions.
Dominic warns listeners to be cautious and not accept that narrative at face value.

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Day 1,316.

Today, as fears are sounded over the state of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, we hear how Princess Anne has made a surprise visit to Kyiv to “demonstrate solidarity” with Ukrainian children and families affected by the conflict. Then we report how French authorities have seized a shadow fleet tanker and Polish police arrested a Ukrainian man for the Nordstream 2 pipeline sabotage. Later, you’ll hear Dom’s interview with the UN’s Special Rapporteur for Torture, Alice Edwards, and a note: our discussion covers graphic descriptions of sexual torture.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

India McTaggart (Royal Correspondent). @indiamctaggart on X.

With special thanks to Alice Edwards.

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