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HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - Caught on Camera

To better detect chemical weapons, materials scientists are exploring new technologies

Chemical warfare is one of the most devastating forms of conflict. It leverages toxic chemicals to disable, harm or kill without any physical confrontation. Across various conflicts, it has caused tens of thousands of deaths and affected over a million people through injury and long-term health consequences.

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France’s top court annuls arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad

Judges rule document invalid as former Syrian leader had immunity as head of state

The Guardian - UK

'Clueless' Trump and Hegseth Caught Whispering Before Passing Off Russia Question: 'I'm Not Really Qualified'

Trump and Hegseth were seemingly caught off guard by a question about Russia allegedly using chemical weapons in Ukraine, prompting ridicule online.

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Trump says EU has been ‘very nice to us’ in trade talks and decision on tariffs is close – as it happened

US president Donald Trump says the US is ‘probably two days off from sending them [the EU] a letter’ on tariffs

The Guardian - UK

Dutch and German agencies report Russia's increased use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine

The Russian military is increasingly using banned chemical weapons like chloropicrin in Ukraine, forcing soldiers into the open. Dutch and German intelligence agencies revealed this, urging sanctions and support for Kyiv.

Euronews

Dutch intelligence services say Russia has stepped up use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine

Two Dutch intelligence agencies say that Russia is increasing its use of prohibited chemical weapons in Ukraine including the World War I-era poison gas chloropicrin

The Independent UK

Russia expanding Ukraine chemical weapons use, allege European spy agencies

Russia denies using the weapons, as does Ukraine; International body says previous accusations not “substantiated.”

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Russian use of chemical weapons in Ukraine ‘widespread and growing’ European intelligence warns

Moscow is accused of using deadly choking agent chloropicrin to flush Kyiv’s troops out of trenches

The Independent UK

US says it will impose sanctions on Sudan after alleged use of chemical weapons

The Trump administration accuses the military-led Sudanese government of using the prohibited weapons during its civil war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Euronews

US to sanction Sudan after finding chemical weapons used in civil war

Sudan’s army-aligned government denies allegations that it has used chemical weapons in war against paramilitary rivals.

Al Jazeera

50 years after Vietnam war, millions still battle chemical weapons impact

Today, around 3 million people, including many children, still suffer serious health issues associated with exposure to Agent Orange.

Euronews

Children of Radium by Joe Dunthorne review – complicity, courage and cowardice examined in a slippery marvel

The Submarine author employs that novel’s warmth and wit in his investigation into whether his great-grandfather knowingly helped to make chemical weapons for the Nazis

The Guardian - UK

Inside Porton Down: what I learned during three years at the UK’s most secretive chemical weapons laboratory

When I first arrived at the top secret Porton Down laboratory, I was aware of very little about its activities. I knew it was the UK’s chemical defence research centre and that over the years it had conducted tests with chemical agents on humans.

The Conversation

Trump Nominee Tulsi Gabbard Backtracks on Previous Statements Regarding Al-Assad's Chemical Weapons Use: 'I Asked Him Tough Questions'

The DNI nominee said she did not "extract concessions" from the now toppled dictator

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Russian General Assassinated In Moscow, Suspect Detained

A man from Uzbekistan detained for killing Russian military official in Moscow, linked to Ukraine. Tensions rise over chemical weapons accusations.

International Business Times

Uzbek Man Interrogated Over Killing Of Russian General In Moscow

An Uzbekistan man has been detained by authorities, suspected in the murder of Igor Kirillov, a senior general, and his assistant in a shocking attack in the heart of Russia.

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: The world waits after Ukraine assassinates top Putin general in Moscow

In today’s newsletter: Kyiv assassinated Igor Kirillov inside enemy territory, in its most audacious operation since the war began – how will Russia respond?

The Independent UK

Russian general killed in Moscow scooter blast by Ukrainian agents

Ukrainian security services sources say Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov was a completely legitimate target as the head of Russia’s nuclear, biological and chemical defence forces

The Guardian - UK

The chemical weapon accusations against the general killed in Moscow

The US and UK say Igor Kirillov was head of a unit partly responsible for chemicals on the battlefield in Ukraine

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