WorldNagasaki marks 81 years since atomic bombing as mayor warns nuclear deterrence raises risks

Nagasaki has held commemorations marking 81 years since the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the city. On Sunday, the mayor described nuclear weapons as “absolute evil.” He also condemned growing support for nuclear deterrence. The mayor argued that reliance on deterrence increases, rather than reduces, the risks associated with nuclear weapons. The anniversary events kept the dangers of nuclear arms at the center of attention.

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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-08-09 14:00Original