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Global spending on nuclear weapons up 13% in record rise

States are on course to spend $100bn a year, driven by a sharp increase in US defence budgets

The Guardian - UK

Guterres warns humanity on ‘knife’s edge’ as AI raises nuclear war threat

UN secretary general makes plea for nuclear states to agree on mutual pledge not to be first to use nuclear weapons

The Guardian - US

Keir Starmer’s Trident triple lock: how Britain’s obsession with nuclear weapons has become part of election campaigns

With a campaign slogan of “change”, Keir Starmer is on a mission to persuade the electorate that the Labour party of 2024 is different to the one of 2019. Part of this is his unequivocal “triple lock” commitment to Trident, the UK’s nuclear weapon system.

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First Thing: Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognize Palestinian state

Spanish PM says possibility of two-state solution should not be destroyed by force. Plus, Russia begins nuclear weapon drills

The Guardian - UK

Russia begins tactical nuclear weapon drills near Ukraine border

Vladimir Putin announced the exercises earlier this month ‘as a warning to the west not to escalate tensions further’

The Guardian - UK

Talk in Iran about change in nuclear weapons policy must stop, UN expert says

International Atomic Energy Authority chief Rafael Grossi expresses concern over Tehran’s threats of shift to deterrence

The Guardian - UK

Iranian Lawmaker Claims Iran Possesses Nuclear Weapons

Iranian officials' statements hint at nuclear weapons possession, raising global concerns. Reports suggest ongoing procurement activities despite sanctions.

Top News

Israeli attack on nuclear sites to prompt tit-for-tat, pursuing nukes: Iran

Iran warns Israel that retaliation for recent attack would prompt Tehran to pursue nuclear weapon and respond in kind.

Al Jazeera

Why are the US and Japan pushing to ban nuclear weapons in space?

Washington and Tokyo sponsor a UNSC resolution calling on countries not to deploy or develop nuclear weapons in space.

Al Jazeera

Diplomats fear growing power of Iranian factions that want nuclear weapons

Warnings that war in Gaza and Iran’s lack of cooperation on its nuclear programme are strengthening hand of hardliners

The Guardian - UK

Did Trump spill classified info on Fox?

Experts think Trump potentially revealed "classified information about our nuclear weapons arsenal on live TV”

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Evening Standard

Japanese mafia boss conspired to traffic nuclear materials, says US

A leader of a Japan-based crime syndicate conspired to traffic uranium and plutonium from Myanmar in the belief that Iran would use it to make nuclear weapons, U.S. prosecutors allege.

Space

Russian plans for space-based nuclear weapon to target satellites spark concern in US Congress

Members of the United States Congress have raised warnings about Russia's plans to develop and deploy a space-based nuclear weapon designed to disable satellites in orbit.

Salon

Fears over nuclear weapons in space

The House Intelligence Committee Chair asked Biden to declassify intel on reported nuclear anti-satellite weapon

Roll Call

Victims of nuclear weapon development plan Hill barrage - Roll Call

A lobbying blitz is expected this month from advocates for Americans harmed by radiation from government nuclear projects.

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AAP

Albanese government urged to sign treaty banning nukes

Australia is being urged to sign a treaty banning nuclear weapons "without delay," bringing the nation into line with its Pacific neighbours.

Al Jazeera

US ‘disturbed’ by Russia’s plan to reverse nuclear test ban ratification

Russia says withdrawal from ratification of nuclear weapons test ban treaty places Moscow on ‘equal footing’ with US.

The Independent UK

US moves closer to underground testing of nuclear weapons stockpile without any actual explosions

Scientists charged with making sure the United States' aging stockpile of nuclear weapons are good to go, if needed, say they’ll start shipping key components to the Nevada desert next year

Zenger

Iran Capable Of Producing Nuclear Weapon In Less Than Two Weeks, U.S. Defense Report Warns

U.S. Dept of Defense's 2023 Strategy for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction highlights concerns over Iran's nuclear capacity.

Zenger

Saudi Crown Prince Affirms Progress In Israel Talks, Dismisses Suspension Reports

MBS emphasizes peace with Israel, calls for support from Biden administration, and addresses concerns over Iran

The Independent UK

Saudi crown prince says in rare interview 'every day we get closer' to normalization with Israel

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says in an interview with Fox News airing Wednesday that ongoing negotiations over Israel means the prospects of normalized relations between both countries “get closer” every day but that treatment of Palestinians is “very important.”

The Independent UK

Nuclear veterans take legal action over ‘illegally withheld’ medical records

Claimants said they have had cancer, blood disorders and lost children since taking part in the nuclear weapons tests.

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