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What are depleted uranium shells? The controversial armour-piercing munitions being used in Ukraine

When fired, depleted uranium becomes ‘essentially an exotic metal dart fired at extraordinarily high speed’

The Independent UK

Russia launches fourth drone attack in five days on Ukrainian food exports

Bombings around Izmail, main port along Danube river, lasted three hours and injured two truck drivers, Odesa governor says

The Guardian - UK

What are depleted uranium munitions and why is US sending them to Ukraine?

Washington defends transfer of depleted uranium munitions amid criticism from Moscow and concerns over their effects.

Al Jazeera

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What are depleted uranium shells? The controversial armour-piercing muntions being used in Ukraine

When fired, depleted uranium becomes ‘essentially an exotic metal dart fired at extraordinarily high speed’

The Independent UK

What are depleted uranium munitions being used in Ukraine and why are they controversial?

When fired, depleted uranium becomes ‘essentially an exotic metal dart fired at extraordinarily high speed’

The Independent UK

US sends Ukraine controversial depleted uranium weapons that can pierce tank armour

While depleted uranium rounds retain some radioactive properties, they can’t generate a nuclear reaction

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Zelensky aide slams Elon Musk’s ‘ignorance and ego’ for thwarting Ukrainian drone strike

Civilians and children were killed as result of Musk’s interference, Ukrainian officials say

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US to arm Ukraine with controversial depleted uranium anti-tank shells

The 120mm rounds will be used to arm the 31 M1A1 Abrams tanks Washington plans to deliver to Ukraine in the autumn

Evening Standard

Ukraine ‘gradually gaining ground’ in counteroffensive, says NATO chief Stoltenberg

Ukrainian forces have been able to break through Russian defences and are “gradually” making progress in their counteroffensive against Moscow's troops despite “heavy, difficult fighting”, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday. Russia earlier on Thursday described the US decision to supply depleted uranium anti-tank rounds to Ukraine to aid its…

France 24

Russia blasts ‘inhumanity’ of US sending depleted uranium shells to Ukraine

Provision of controversial depleted uranium ammunition for US tanks is part of new $1bn assistance package to Kyiv.

Al Jazeera

Depleted uranium munitions: what are they and what risks do they pose?

The US says it will start delivering the controversial weapons to Ukraine soon; Russia denounced the decision as ‘an indicator of inhumanity’

The Guardian - AU

A look at the uranium-based ammo the US is sending to Ukraine

The U.S. has announced it is sending depleted uranium anti-tank rounds to Ukraine, following Britain’s lead in sending the controversial munitions to help Kyiv push through Russian lines in its grueling counteroffensive

The Independent UK

Sahara space rock 4.5 billion years old upends assumptions about the early Solar System

In new research published in Nature Communications, scientists analysed lead and uranium isotopes in Erg Chech 002 and calculated it is some 4.56556 billion years old, give or take 120,000 years

The Hindu

UN nuclear agency 'regrets' lack of Iranian cooperation

The UN nuclear watchdog said Monday it regretted that "no progress" had been made by Iran on outstanding issues, including installing more cameras to monitor Tehran's nuclear programme.

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The Independent UK

UN nuclear watchdog report seen by AP says Iran slows its enrichment of near-weapons-grade uranium

A U.N. reports shows that Iran has slowed the pace at which it is enriching uranium to nearly weapons-grade levels

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 556 of the invasion

Russia destroys boat trying to attack Crimea bridge, Moscow claims; US poised to send Kyiv munitions containing depleted uranium, reports say

The Conversation

Sahara space rock 4.5 billion years old upends assumptions about the early Solar System

In May 2020, some unusual rocks containing distinctive greenish crystals were found in the Erg Chech sand sea, a dune-filled region of the Sahara Desert in southern Algeria.

The Conversation

Niger's resource paradox: what should make the country rich has made it a target for predators

A month after the coup in Niger that toppled the democratically elected civilian government of Mohamed Bazoum, the country’s neighbours are still debating the possibility of military intervention.

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The Guardian - UK

Tortoise shells can yield information on nuclear contamination, scientists find

Researchers focused on turtles and tortoises from sites of nuclear tests

Salon

AI: apocalypse or utopia? Probably not

Is AI a revolutionary phenomenon that will change everything? The history of radioactivity suggests an answer

The Independent UK

St. Louis activists praise Biden's support for compensation over Manhattan Project contamination

St. Louis-area activists who have been fighting for government compensation for people with illnesses potentially connected to Manhattan Project nuclear contamination won a major victory this week with support from the president

Reason

Biden's New Grand Canyon Monument Will Hamper Clean Energy Production

The designation will prevent new uranium mines in a lucrative area.

Reason

Twitter Fined for Failing To Quickly Turn Over Trump Data to Jack Smith

Plus: A warning about trigger warnings, Biden blocks uranium mining near Grand Canyon, and more...

Salon

Biden protects Grand Canyon from mining

The designation permanently prevents uranium mining in the region, which has poisoned the Colorado River

Chicago Sun-Times

Biden creates new national monument near Grand Canyon, citing tribal heritage, climate concerns

The move will help preserve about 1,562 square miles just to the north and south of Grand Canyon National Park. It is President Joe Biden’s fifth monument designation.

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