The Latest Breaking News from Nuclear Weapon

Robert O’Brien made his case for strengthening militaries in other countries, testing new nuclear weapons, and decoupling from China’s economy

As conflict rages on Earth, an arms race may be underway in outer space. On May 30, a US diplomat warned that Russia had launched a “weapon into orbit”, something Russia’s deputy foreign minister, Sergey Ryabkov, branded as “fake news”. It follows on from accusations in recent months by US…

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Exercises involving tactical nuclear weapons to be held after top European leaders indicated deepening Ukraine backing.

Veterans who helped test nuclear weapons are fighting to renew a 34-year-old law meant to help compensate for the long-term health effects of their work.