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At Hiroshima G7, bomb survivors grapple with a disarmament dream deferred

The last time a U.S. president visited Hiroshima, atomic bomb survivor Shigeaki Mori was filled with hope for a future without nuclear weapons. Seven years later, he's more sceptical.

Reuters

Japan to push disarmament in Hiroshima, with modest hopes

Hiroshima (Japan) (AFP) - Japan hosts G7 leaders in Hiroshima this week hoping to drive home the dangers of nuclear weapons and push for progress on disarmament.

AFP

Hiroshima survivors urge G7 leaders to unite against atomic weapons

Almost eight decades after the bomb, G7 leaders will meet in the Japanese city where survivors are urging action on disarmament amid the Ukraine war

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Biden is going to Hiroshima at a moment when nuclear tensions are on the rise

President Biden will be the second sitting U.S. president to visit Hiroshima, Japan, the site of the first atomic attack. He is going there for a meeting with G-7 leaders.

WEKU

Pokhran-II: A moment of profound epiphany

India's nuclear tests of 1998 reflected an awakening of its self-confidence and an awareness of its potential

The Hindu

Ukraine's envoy to Japan urges G7 to condemn any threat to use nuclear weapons

The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) rich nations must condemn any threat to use nuclear weapons and vow "decisive action" against such a move when they hold a summit next week in the city of Hiroshima, Ukraine's envoy to Japan said.

Reuters

Henry Kissinger says he wants to call attention to the dangers of A.I. the same way he did for nuclear weapons but warns it's a 'totally new problem'

“The speed with which artificial intelligence acts will make it problematical in crisis situations."

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Royal Navy scramble as Russian warships are spotted off UK coast before Coronation

A Type 23 frigate has been deployed just outside of UK waters to follow seven Russian warships, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, which were spotted in the North Sea on Wednesday

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin now has “no option” but to use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Dmitry Rogozin - also a former deputy prime minister who is now close to the frontline - made clear Moscow is facing war defeat unless the dictator unleashes his atomic weapons

Daily Mirror

Israel minister: Iran nuke enrichment could ignite region

Israel’s defense minister says Iran could have enough enriched uranium to make five nuclear weapons, and warned Tehran that proceeding to weapons-grade enrichment could “ignite the region.”

The Independent UK

Russia 'very unlikely' to use nuclear weapons, US intel chief

Russia is very unlikely to use its nuclear weapons, the top U.S. intelligence official said on Thursday, despite past saber-rattling from the Kremlin and the heavy casualties that eMoscow is enduring in its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Using AI near nuclear weapons could destroy ‘whole of humanity,’ warns ex-Tory leader William Hague

AI must not be used near nuclear weapons as this would risk the destruction of the “whole of humanity,” former Tory leader William Hague warned on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Netanyahu: Preventing Iran's Nuclear Armament Remains Israel's Top Priority

The need to block Iran's nuclear armament will continue to be Israel's top priority, announced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu spoke at the Knesset plenum attended by US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. He noted that the first and most urgent challenge was the joint effort of Israel and the US…

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US-Korea summit: Joe Biden's 'American Pie' won't include stationing nuclear weapons on the peninsula

The rendition of Don McLean’s classic pop song American Pie by Yoon Suk Yeol may have dominated the headlines as the South Korean president enjoyed dinner at the White House with Joe Biden – Yoon is, reportedly, a devotee of “noraebang”, Korean karaoke. But the frivolity of the moment was…

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OPINION - BBC chairman Richard Sharp resigns in storm over loan

There are numerous benefits to UK political parties of being in government rather than opposition. Ministerial cars, nuclear weapons launch codes and with a decent enough majority you can even implement your public policy preferences. Another less heralded power is that of appointments.

Reuters

Kremlin plays down idea that Russia is preparing a nuclear weapons test

The Kremlin on Friday played down the idea that Russia might be preparing to carry out a nuclear weapons test, saying all nuclear states were abiding by a moratorium on the testing of nuclear weapons.

AFP

US and S. Korea boost cooperation, but nuclear threat remains

Washington (AFP) - A US-South Korean agreement on strengthening deterrence against Pyongyang will discourage Seoul from seeking nuclear weapons, but also highlights the near absence of viable ways to remove the threat of North Korea's arsenal.

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A threat to North Korea? What the Washington Declaration means

We take a look at the significance of the declaration, and whether it could make North Korea change its direction.

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US-South Korea nuclear weapons deal – what you need to know

The United States and South Korea have unveiled an agreement under which leaders in Seoul will be handed an enhanced role in planning any nuclear response to a strike in the region by North Korea.

Reuters

Analysis-Calls for South Korean nuclear arsenal unlikely to fade despite U.S. deal, analysts say

The United States granted South Korea a larger role in planning for a potential nuclear war with North Korea, but that will probably not ease doubts over U.S. defence commitments that have fuelled calls for a South Korean nuclear arsenal, experts said.

AFP

The 'end' of Kim Jong Un? What the 'Washington Declaration' means

Seoul (AFP) - If North Korea uses its nuclear weapons against the United States or its ally South Korea, it would be "the end" of Kim Jong Un's regime, Seoul and Washington announced this week.

AFP

Biden, Yoon warn North Korea of nuclear response to any attack

Washington (AFP) - US President Joe Biden and his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol warned North Korea it would face a nuclear response and the "end" of the leadership there if Pyongyang uses its own arsenal.

Daily Mirror

US puts nuclear submarines in South Korea in historic move amid North Korea threat

Presidents Joe Biden and Yoon Suk Yeol will sign an agreement on Wednesday which will provide support to South Korea amid growing concerns over nuclear threats made by North Korea

AFP

Republican hopeful DeSantis talks trade, N. Korea in Seoul

Seoul (AFP) - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met South Korea's prime minister in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss trade and North Korea's nuclear weapons on the second stop of his four-country trip before a possible presidential run.

The Independent UK

Belarusians wary of being drawn into war with Ukraine

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has welcomed thousands of Russian troops to his country, allowed the Kremlin to use it to launch the invasion of Ukraine last year, and offered to station some of Moscow’s tactical nuclear weapons there

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