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Why did Israel defy Trump – and risk a major war – by striking Iran now? And what happens next?

Alarmed by an intelligence assessment that Iran will be able to produce nuclear weapons within months if not weeks, Israel has launched a massive air campaign aiming to destroy the country’s nuclear program.

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France’s final nuclear tests in the South Pacific, 30 years on

In recent months, the viability of France’s nuclear arsenal has been making headlines with talk of a French “nuclear umbrella” that might shield its allies on the European continent. In the face of the Russia-Ukraine war, and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statements regarding the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons in…

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Israeli attack could drive Iran to seek nuclear weapons, IAEA chief warns

Head of nuclear watchdog warns Israeli strike may harden Iran’s resolve on nuclear arms as diplomacy stalls.

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Britain has escalated the global nuclear arms race – and is bringing us closer to armageddon

The UK’s strategic defence review plans to normalise nuclear weapons. Don’t believe the PR hype: they are immoral, irrational and catastrophic, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

This is not the answer to the threats Britain faces

Letters: Readers respond to the prime minister’s plans to put Britain on a war footing with his defence spending review

The Guardian - UK

Labour insist Keir Starmer to remain in control of nukes as concerns raised

Labour have insisted Britain will retain control over its nuclear weapons after concerns were raised about a new deal being negotiated with America

The National (Scotland)

'Lurching towards war': UK plans for 'fighter jets carrying nuclear bombs' slammed

THE UK Government has been accused of “lurching towards war” after reports suggested ministers were looking to purchase fighter jets capable of…

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12 nuclear incidents may have leaked radioactivity at Faslane since 2023

There have been 12 nuclear incidents that could have leaked radioactivity at the Faslane naval base since 2023, The Ferret can reveal

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Golden Dome: what Trump should learn from Reagan’s ‘Star Wars’ missile defence system plan

Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a new “next-generation” missile defence system which he says will by “capable even of intercepting missiles launched from the other side of the world, or launched from space”. The US president says “Golden Dome”, which is reportedly partly inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome system…

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US military launches unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile on 4,200-mile test flight (video)

The U.S. military test launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on May 21 to demonstrate the readiness of its nuclear weapons arsenal.

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Where do Western Europeans stand on nuclear weapons?

With the US distancing itself from Europe, EU allies are trying to work out how to extend their nuclear umbrella. But where does public opinion in Western Europe stand on the issue?

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H-bomb creator Richard Garwin was a giant in science, technology and policy

Richard Garwin, who died on May 13, 2025, at the age of 97, was sometimes called “the most influential scientist you’ve never heard of.” He got his Ph.D. in physics at 21 under Enrico Fermi – a Nobel Prize winner and friend of Einstein’s – who called Garwin “the only…

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Pakistan PM offers peace talks with India as ceasefire extended

South Asian rivals agree to extend ceasefire until Sunday

The Independent UK

Iran Outlines Conditions Wanted From U.S. To Forgo Uranium Enrichment And Reach Nuclear Deal

An Iranian official said the country is willing to commit to never making nuclear weapons and getting rid of highly enriched uranium in exchange for the immediate lifting of all economic sanctions

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Could India, Pakistan use nuclear weapons? Here’s what their doctrines say

A full-blown war between India and Pakistan would be the first ever between two nuclear-armed nations.

The National (Scotland)

Can SNP's anti-nuke policy survive in the age of Donald Trump?

THERE is a story that does the rounds in SNP circles every now and then.

The Independent UK

India and Pakistan don’t fight wars like other countries. Here’s why

India and Pakistan have fought three full-scale wars since they gained independence from British India in 1947

The Independent UK

India and Pakistan: Which countries have nuclear weapons?

The conflict between India and Pakistan has stoked fears of a war between the nuclear-armed neighbours

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Why are India and Pakistan on the brink of war and how dangerous is the situation? An expert explains

India has launched military strikes against a number of sites in Pakistan and Pakistan’s side of the disputed region of Kashmir, reportedly killing at least 31 people and injuring dozens more. India claimed the attacks were on terrorist infrastructure, but Pakistan denied this, and said these were civilians.

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North Korean spy drama in China may signal Beijing’s unease over growing Pyongyang-Moscow ties

Chinese authorities in the northeastern city of Shenyang reportedly arrested a North Korean IT specialist in late April 2025, accusing him of stealing drone technology secrets.

Al Jazeera

Putin expresses ‘hope’ that nuclear weapons will not be needed in Ukraine

Comments aired ahead of Putin’s three-day ceasefire; Zelenskyy says he does ‘not believe’ Russia will stick to pledge.

The Guardian - UK

Need to use nuclear weapons has not arisen in Ukraine, says Putin

Russian leader says he hopes nuclear strikes ‘will not be required’ in state TV film about his 25 years in power

The Independent UK

Putin claims he ‘hopes nuclear weapons will not be needed’ in Ukraine

Putin has been reflecting on his 25 years in power

The Conversation

As Dutton champions nuclear power, Indigenous artists recall the profound loss of land and life that came from it

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s promise to power Australia with nuclear energy has been described by experts as a costly “mirage” that risks postponing the clean energy transition.

The Independent UK

A look at the nuclear rivals as Pakistan and India hint at military action over Kashmir

A deadly attack on tourists in the disputed Kashmir region last week has spiked tensions

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