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Sudan’s military is accused of using chlorine bombs: here’s how they work and what the law says

Persistent allegations of chemical weapons use in the Sudanese civil war have recently been reinforced by new evidence.

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Chlorine munition documents bring 'chemical' weapons back to the forefront of the Sudan war

Intelligence documents and materials revealed by the New York Times have brought the issue of chemical weapons back to the forefront of the war in Sudan.

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Exclusive: Investigation finds evidence of possible chemical weapons use in Sudan

Former Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons officials say they have found evidence that the Sudanese government may have deployed chemicals amid the country's ongoing civil war.

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Colorado cleaned up Rocky Mountain Arsenal after decades of weapons and chemical production; a 15,000-acre refuge now supports more than 330 animal species

The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Colorado has undergone a remarkable transformation from a heavily contaminated chemical weapons and pesticide production site into a thriving wildlife sanctuary. This story explores the Arsenal’s polluted industrial past, decades-long cleanup and ongoing environmental monitoring, while highlighting the return of bison, bald…

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Syria's ousted leader Bashar al-Assad’s fall: From 24 years in power to death sentence

Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule ended in December 2024 after rebel forces advanced. He fled to Moscow, concluding over five decades of family rule in Syria. A Damascus court sentenced him to death in absentia for various crimes. His rule was defined by a civil war which began in 2011. Hundreds…

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'Demon cavefish' discovered under WWII chemical weapons facility in Alabama

Introducing demon cavefish ( Demogorgonichthys arcanus); the rare eyeless predators that have been hiding in plain sight below a military base for decades.

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US slaps new sanctions on Sudan after chlorine gas deployment claims

The United States has imposed new airspace bans and financing restrictions on Sudan's military-led government, accusing it of using chemical weapons in its war against rival RSF paramilitaries.

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OPCW reinstates Syria’s voting rights, citing 'significant change in circumstances'

In 2013, Syria agreed to join the OPCW and disclose and hand over its toxic stockpile under Russian and US pressure and to avert the threat of air strikes by Washington and its allies.

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Chemical weapons watchdog reinstates Syria’s voting rights

The global chemical weapons watchdog has reinstated Syria's voting rights, rewarding Damascus for engaging constructively and agreeing to destroy hidden stockpiles

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UK sanctions Russian labs and people over chemical weapons used on Navalny and Skripal

Britain has imposed sanctions on nine Russian people and entities for developing chemical weapons

The Independent UK

UK sanctions Russian scientists over ‘barbaric’ Navalny and Salisbury poisonings

Sanctions imposed on Russian scientists and research labs involved in developing chemical weapons – including the Novichok nerve agent

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Watchdog says dozens of Assad-era chemical weapons found in Syria in recent weeks

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says it has found dozens of undeclared chemical bombs and rockets in Syria

The Independent UK

Syria finds remnants of Assad-era chemical weapons programme, 18 suspects held

Syria's new leadership has unearthed remnants of Bashar al-Assad's secret chemical weapons program, including materials and munitions linked to past deadly attacks. Authorities have detained 18 suspects, reportedly senior officials involved in the network. This discovery highlights ongoing international concerns about hidden stockpiles following the regime's collapse and the country's…

The Times of India

Google, Microsoft and xAI agree to US government AI testing programme

The US Centre for AI Standards and Innovation will evaluate models for cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical weapons-related risks before they are released to the public.

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US and tech firms strike deal to review AI models for national security before public release

Microsoft, Google DeepMind and xAI products to be vetted for cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical weapons risks

Evening Standard

Exclusive: London synagogues prepare for possible chemical attack after Golders Green stabbings

Programme under way to protect synagogues in London from gas or other chemical weapons attack, The Standard can reveal

The Times of India

Israel targets Iran factory, alleges fentanyl use in chemical weapons; Tehran denies

Israel claims it struck an Iranian pharmaceutical facility, alleging it supplied fentanyl for a chemical weapons program. Iran confirmed the strike on the Tofigh Daru factory, asserting it produces only hospital drugs. Both nations reported the incident occurred on Tuesday.

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Israeli strikes on Tehran oil depot highlight gaps in international law

One of the most alarming incidents to occur in the United States-Israel war against Iran was the recent bombing of a fuel depot in Tehran. Harrowing images showed toxic black smoke blanketing the skies above the city. Residents reported difficulty breathing and burning eyes and turned to wearing face masks.

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Do you have knowledge of ‘dirty bombs’? The bizarre question being asked by Anthropic and OpenAI to new hires

Leading AI firms are now seeking experts in chemical weapons and explosives. This move aims to stop artificial intelligence tools from assisting in the creation of dangerous weapons. Companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are recruiting specialists to build safeguards. The goal is to ensure AI models do not generate harmful…

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When Animals Took Over Paradise: Islands Where Humans Are Only Visitors

There are places on Earth where humans are not the main characters. Where footsteps slow down, voices soften, and the rules of dominance quietly change. On a handful of extraordinary islands across the world, animals reign not because they were placed on pedestals, but because humans stepped back, sometimes by…

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Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, 5 European nations say

Five European nations confirmed Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin, accusing the Russian state. Laboratory analysis detected epibatidine, a powerful poison not naturally found in Russia. The countries will report Moscow to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons for an alleged breach of the Chemical Weapons…

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3I/ATLAS Warning: Harvard's Avi Loeb Claims Comet Carries WWI Chemical Weapon

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb said that 3I/ATLAS could be containing harmful chemicals similar to those used in WWI chemical weapons.

Benzinga

UN Chief Warns AI, Tech Advances Risk Making Chemical Weapons Easier To Deploy

From data centers to robotaxis and defense technology to AI startups, rapid developments in science and technology are accelerating globally, raising new security concerns about weapons proliferation.

Latin Times

Classified DOJ Authorizing Strikes On Alleged Drug Boats Describes Fentanyl As a Potential Chemical Weapons Threat: Report

A classified memo from the Department of Justice authorizing strikes against alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific describes fentanyl as a potential chemical weapons threat, according to a new report.

Radio France Internationale

Sudan denies chemical contamination after US sanctions over weapons

Sudan’s army-backed government has published a report stating that it found no evidence of chemical contamination, two months after the United States imposed sanctions over chemical weapons allegations which it denies.

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