EU sanctions individuals behind Alexei Navalny poisoning – POLITICO The Council of the European Union on Friday announced sanctions targeting six scientists and researchers suspected of being involved in the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. “The EU remains fully committed to countering the proliferation and use of chemical weapons,” read the Council statement. The sanctions include an asset freeze and a travel ban to the EU. ... #sanctions #individuals #behind #Alexei #Navalny

America’s secret weapon isn’t just innovation — It’s the freedom to fail As the U.S. #Americas #secret #weapon #isntjustinnovation #Its

Ukraine wants to export weapons - while still fighting Russia | DW News Ukraine has spent more than four years asking allies for weapons. Now Kyiv says it is ready to sell some of its own — drones, counter-drone systems and battlefield tech developed under fire. #Ukraine #wants #export #weapons #while

Armed Russian ships test Western sanctions in the Baltic Sea | DW News Images showing weapons mounted on Russian-linked vessels in the Baltic Sea are raising concerns about how sanctions are enforced. European navies have stepped up efforts to monitor ships suspected of evading restrictions. #Armed #Russian #ships #test #Western

PM Pashinyan warned Armenia does not wish to engage with 'weaponization' of the 1915 genocide You're watching Middle East Matters on France 24. Why has Israel this week moved to officially recognize the Armenian genocide - the killing of around 1. #Pashinyan #warned #Armenia #does #not

Germany woos Trump with plan to make US weapons in Europe Talks on ‘joint production concepts’ accelerate ahead of Nato summit #Germany #woos #Trump #with #plan

Germany woos Trump with plan to make US weapons in Europe Talks on ‘joint production concepts’ accelerate ahead of Nato summit #Germany #woos #Trump #with #plan

Government bid to clear drugs, weapons and gangs from prisons The government has announced it will launch a "major" new examination into the security of prisons in England and Wales. #Government #bid #clear #drugs #weapons

Supreme Court to Weigh Constitutional Protection for AR-15 Rifles Two cases to be heard in the fall challenge legality of state and local bans on the weapons, which are popular with gun owners and have been used in mass shootings. #Supreme #Court #Weigh #Constitutional #Protection

UK defence investment plan revealed - as helicopters axed and Storm Shadow cruise missiles phased out The UK will scrap some older weapons and kit, including Storm Shadow cruise missiles and a range of military helicopters, under a major investment plan which falls billions of pounds short of what military chiefs say they need. #defence #investment #plan #revealed #helicopters

New Look at 'Resident Evil' Promises a Non-Stop Thrill Ride The upcoming horror film from the director of 'Weapons' is filled with both scares and action. #New #Look #Resident #Evil #Promises

U.S. Military’s Weapons Shortage Shows Few Signs of Easing Soon President Trump and Pentagon officials tried to reassure manufacturers as they sought additional funding from Congress. #Militarys #Weapons #Shortage #Shows #Few

Irish company 'assisting in commission of crimes' by supplying alumina to Russia for Ukraine war François Picard is pleased to welcome Wayne Jordash, President of Global Rights Compliance Foundation. He argues that the European Union's approach to alumina exports exposes a fundamental flaw: while seeking to constrain Russia's military-industrial capabilities through sanctions, European authorities continue to permit the export of a strategic raw material that may ultimately support Russian weapons production. #Irish #company #assisting #commission #crimes

Iran Makes Moves to Assert Control Over the Strait of Hormuz After Iran weaponized the waterway by making it too dangerous for businesses, experts say, the country is now looking to charge fees to vessels seeking to transit the vital water. #Iran #Makes #Moves #Assert #Control

What's the state of the Strait? US and Iranian officials have begun talks in Switzerland, just five days into a 60-day ceasefire agreement that already appears under strain. Tehran claims it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing the continued fighting in Lebanon, while Washington says the talks are focused on ending Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions and securing a lasting end to the conflict #Whats #the #state #the #Strait

This small kamikaze helicopter defends Ukraine from Shahed drones Russia’s long-range attacks on Ukraine usually involve a combination of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. The drones, mostly based on the Iranian ‘Shahed’ design, are getting faster, more sophisticated, and more numerous – but since last summer Ukraine has been deploying a powerful new weapon in defending against them: the interceptor drone. #This #small #kamikaze #helicopter #defends

Colombia sees new peace breakthrough as 100 rebels hand over arms About 100 guerrillas surrendered their weapons in southern Colombia on Thursday under a peace deal with leftist President Gustavo Petro, AFP learned. Some 99 rebels from the National Coordinating Committee of the Bolivarian Army laid down arms in Putumayo province ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff election. #Colombia #sees #new #peace #breakthrough

‘Iran just basically put its wish list into this’: the Trump-Iran agreement gives Iran a free pass on nuclear treaty violations pending final deal The memo’s minimum nuclear weapons requirement is just making Iran down-blend its close-to-bomb-status enriched uranium, which is reversible, nuclear weapons expert says #Iran #just #basically #put #its

Before Making a Deal, Trump Demanded Iran’s Surrender. He Got a Surprise. While the Iranians suffered substantial losses in the war, they emerged from a confrontation with the world’s most powerful military having proved they can use economic chaos as a weapon. #Before #Making #Deal #Trump #Demanded

NBA Star James Harden Arrested, Charged With Unlawfully Carrying Gun James Harden is facing legal trouble after being arrested in Houston, Texas. According to Harris County court records obtained by multiple outlets, the Cleveland Cavaliers star was arrested on June 13 and charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon. #NBA #Star #James #Harden #Arrested

Trump claims 'great' peace deal with Iran Despite fresh Iranian missile launches, the US president appears more confident than ever. He says the terms of a deal with Iran are largely agreed — including, according to Donald Trump, a commitment that Iran will never develop nuclear weapons. #Trump #claims #great #peace #deal

Trump says Iran war has ended. Tehran isn’t so sure. – POLITICO According to Trump, the “great settlement” would lead to the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while also obliging Iran to forgo pursuing nuclear capabilities. “They will not have a nuclear weapon, they’ve agreed to that,” Trump said. “They will not only not have, they will not purchase, develop in any way, any shape, in any way, shape or form a nuclear weapon.” In Iran, however, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei disputed that an agreement to end the war had been reached. ... #Trump #says #Iran #war #has

FCAS project failure: 'France, Germany characterised by totally different strategic cultures' France and Germany said on Monday they had agreed to abandon a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between the companies involved, in a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperation. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Jeanette Süß, Research Fellow, Study Committee on Franco-German Relations, explains that "France and Germany are characterised by totally different strategic cultures, totally different military cultures and also in their weapons systems". #FCAS #project #failure #France #Germany

'Weapons' Star Is Swallowed by Whale in Trailer for New Survival Thriller Austin Abrams is swallowed by a whale in a new claustrophobic thriller. #Weapons #Star #Swallowed #Whale #Trailer

Ireland refinery tied to Russia's war | DW News Weeks before Dublin takes over the EU presidency, a Russian-owned Irish refinery is under fire over alumina exports investigators have linked to Moscow's weapons supply chain. For more news go to: http://www. #Ireland #refinery #tied #Russias #war

Trump storms out of NBC interview after denying his own “No War” promises Donald Trump stormed off from his interview for NBC’s “Meet the Press," after he was fact-checked on his false claims about election fraud by reporter Kristen Welker. She also asked him about the Iran war, his controversial "anti-weaponization" fund and the cost of living, though Trump made a serious of false and exaggerated responses. #Trump #storms #out #NBC #interview

AI CEOs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft set aside their rivalry to warn Congress AI is making it too easy to design and create bioweapons The signatories want Congress to mandate screening for synthetic DNA sales as AI makes creating a bioweapon easier. #CEOs #from #OpenAI #Anthropic #and

Trump Says Iran Has Made a ‘Big’ Nuclear Promise. It Isn’t New. President Trump’s boasts of securing a commitment from Iranian leaders not to develop a nuclear weapon have puzzled nuclear experts who note that Tehran has made that pledge for more than 50 years. #Trump #Says #Iran #Has #Made

Irish government under pressure over alumina exports to Russia Lawmakers call for EU sanctions on Oleg Deripaska-linked plant in Ireland if raw material is used in Russian weapons #Irish #government #under #pressure #over

Amid Mounting Democratic Concern, Platner Says His Past Is Being ‘Weaponized’ The presumptive Democratic Senate nominee in Maine said the state would have his back in the face of accusations he has denied. #Amid #Mounting #Democratic #Concern #Platner

North Korea unveils new nuclear fuel facility, vows 'exponential' expansion of nuclear arsenal North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility believed to produce fuel for nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un pledging to expand the country's nuclear forces “at an exponential rate.” State media said the plant uses advanced technology, while photos suggested it may be a uranium enrichment facility. #North #Korea #unveils #new #nuclear

US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe Washington has signalled openness to additional countries hosting nuclear-capable bombers #talks #expand #nuclear #weapons #deployments

US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe Washington has signalled openness to additional countries hosting nuclear-capable bombers #talks #expand #nuclear #weapons #deployments

France bans Israeli offensive weapons from major defence show France has banned the display of Israeli offensive weapons at the 2026 Eurosatory international defence and security exhibition, organisers said Monday. While the Israeli defence ministry denounced the "disgraceful decision", Eurosatory organisers said Israeli defence systems were authorised to participate, according to a French government decision. #France #bans #Israeli #offensive #weapons

France bans Israel from major weapons show – POLITICO The French government didn't immediately reply to requests for comment. Eurosatory starts on June 15 in Villepinte, in the Paris region. The arms fair is a chance for the world's largest weapons-makers, including Germany's Rheinmetall, the U.S.'s Lockheed Martin and South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace to showcase their military equipment, including tanks, artillery systems and rocket launchers. ... #France #bans #Israel #from #major

How Lebanon’s Best Chance to Disarm Hezbollah Failed Lebanon’s government has long wanted the powerful militia to give up its weapons. Before the Iran war began, there were signs of progress toward that goal. #How #Lebanons #Best #Chance #Disarm

Operation Jailbreak: lessons from Ukraine on making weapons talk to each other Defence companies join with Army personnel in hackathon to apply AI to ‘interoperability’ puzzle #Operation #Jailbreak #lessons #from #Ukraine

Middle east live: Pentagon chief says US 'more than capable' of restarting war with Iran The US ⁠is 'more than capable' of restarting ​attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary ​Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement. The Pentagon chief said President Donald Trump was "patient" and wants to ensure ​Iran does not get a nuclear weapon. #Middle #east #live #Pentagon #chief

Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund blocked by legal challenge Order by district judge in Virginia temporarily pauses all operations #Trumps #anti #weaponisation #fund #blocked

Why it could take years for US to replace weapons stockpiles | DW News A new report warns it could take years for the United States to replace key missiles used during the war with Iran, raising serious questions about America’s readiness for future conflicts. Could depleted stockpiles affect support for Ukraine and Taiwan? #Why #could #take #years #for

EU defence chief urges states to stop making ‘haute couture’ missiles Andrius Kubilius pushes for governments to open weapons stockpiles to Ukraine #defence #chief #urges #states #stop

North Korea tests new lightweight multi-purpose missile launch system North Korea said on Wednesday it had tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launch system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system a day earlier, under the supervision of leader Kim Jong Un. South Korea's military said the North fired several projectiles, including a ballistic missile, that flew about 80 km (50 miles). #North #Korea #tests #new #lightweight

Russia threatens fresh Kyiv strikes, warns foreigners to leave Russia said Monday it would intensify strikes on Kyiv, targeting what it called Ukraine’s “decision-making centres”, and urged foreign diplomats and civilians to evacuate the capital. The warning followed a weekend barrage of drones, missiles and hypersonic weapons that killed four people, as Moscow vowed retaliation for an alleged Ukrainian attack in occupied Lugansk. #Russia #threatens #fresh #Kyiv #strikes

Why the Vatican wants tougher AI rules | DW News The head of the Catholic Church is taking on artificial intelligence. Pope Leo XIV is calling for tougher AI regulation, warning against autonomous weapons, concentrated corporate power, and a future where humans lose control. #Why #the #Vatican #wants #tougher

Trump lashes out at Republicans who oppose his ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund President says senators who object to his $1.8bn fund for alleged victims of ‘lawfare’ are ‘screwing the Republican Party’ #Trump #lashes #out #Republicans #who

Europe’s trade weaponry is useless without political will To stand up to China, the EU needs courageous governments, not another Commission regulation #Europes #trade #weaponry #useless #without

Police sue to block Jan 6 rioters from payouts via Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Two police officers who defended the US Capitol from a pro-Trump mob on January 6, 2021, filed suit Wednesday to block those who took part in the violence from receiving payouts from a new fund totaling nearly $1.8 billion. #Police #sue #block #Jan #rioters

The I.R.S. Thought it Could Fight Trump’s Lawsuit, but it Reached a Deal Anyway Officials wrote a memo outlining ways to challenge President Trump’s suit against the Internal Revenue Service. The administration is instead creating an “anti-weaponization” fund. #The #IRS #Thought #Could #Fight

Top Treasury Lawyer Resigns After Creation of ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Brian Morrissey, the department’s general counsel, stepped down hours after the Trump administration announced the $1.8 billion fund. #Top #Treasury #Lawyer #Resigns #After

Russia to conduct three-day nuclear drills on May 19-21 Russia's armed forces will carry out exercises of its nuclear forces from May 19 to 21, the defence ministry said on Tuesday. The drills will include more than 65,000 troops and 7,800 types of equipment and weapons, the ministry said. #Russia #conduct #three #day #nuclear

What is Trump’s $1.776 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund? The Trump administration is creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people it says were wronged by the federal government, a group that could be largely made up of the president’s allies. #What #Trumps #1776 #Billion #Anti

Russia and Belarus stage joint nuclear weapons drills Moscow and Minsk held joint military drills to practice using Russian nuclear weapons, the Belarus defence ministry said on Monday. Russia deployed nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles to its western neighbour last year, and in 2024 released revised doctrine placing Belarus under its nuclear umbrella. #Russia #and #Belarus #stage #joint