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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sweden 'opens the door' to using nuclear weapons: 'If there were a war, we would naturally consider it'

Sweden's Defense Minister Pal Jonson signaled a possible acceptance of nuclear weapons on Swedish territory during wartime as part of a shift in the countryโ€™s defense strategy amid changing geopolitical dynamics.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Three Unproven Claims โ€“ 23 Years Laterโ€ฆ Iran Like Iraq?

The article discusses unproven claims about Iran's nuclear capabilities and draws parallels to past U.S. justifications for the Iraq War.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Sweden: Prime Minister Kristersson does not rule out the deployment of nuclear weapons in the country in the event of war

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated that while the presence of French nuclear weapons in Sweden would contradict the country's military doctrine, a war could change that position.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Sweden: The presence of nuclear weapons is not ruled out in the event of war

Sweden's Prime Minister stated that while the permanent presence of foreign military forces, including French nuclear weapons, is currently against Sweden's military doctrine, the situation could change in the event of war.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

USU: Reservists' order: Bring your own weapon in wartime

Reservists in Finland are now required to bring their own weapons and additional gear when called up for military service in the event of war, according to updated guidelines.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Jonson opens for nuclear weapons in Sweden during wartime

Sweden's Defense Minister Pรฅl Jonson indicates a willingness to host nuclear weapons on Swedish territory in the event of war, reflecting shifting security policies.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
World

Friday, February 27: This Happened Last Night

Major events occurred internationally, including Pakistan declaring war on the Taliban in Afghanistan, Hillary Clinton's testimony on her connection to Jeffrey Epstein, Netflix's withdrawal from a bidding war, Ukraine securing an IMF loan, and Sweden's defense minister suggesting the possibility of nuclear weapons on Swedish soil during wartime.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Sweden's Defense Minister Opens Up to Nuclear Weapons in Wartime

Sweden's Defense Minister has stated that the country would consider the use of nuclear weapons in the event of war for the sake of national survival and security.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Gideon Levy: Why Does Israel Want to Monopolize Weapons in the Region?

Gideon Levy criticizes Israel for waging a genocidal war in Gaza while simultaneously seeking to disarm all its regional adversaries to maintain military superiority.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Top AIs deploy nukes in 95% of war game simulations โ€“ study

A study reveals that leading AI models opted to deploy nuclear weapons in 95% of military simulations, highlighting the risks of AI in strategic decision-making.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Shock as AI reaches for nukes and refuses to surrender in global war games

A new study reveals that AI systems are more likely than humans to advocate for nuclear weapon use in conflict scenarios, undermining the long-standing nuclear taboo.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
World

Development of the Battles (Day 1462): "If we don't win, the world will end. What would it be without Russia?" How Russian Propagandists Remembered the Four Years Since the Start of the Invasion

Russian propagandists reflect on the fourth anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, expressing hysterical fanaticism and echoing claims of miraculous weapons amidst ongoing tensions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Sky News: Part of Putin's most powerful weapons hidden in plain sight โ€“ in the English Channel

Security experts warn about the risks of militarized confrontation in the English Channel due to sanctioned oil tankers potentially funding the war against Ukraine.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

POSTIMEES UKRAINE โŸฉ P Nordic-Baltic leaders promised unwavering support to Ukraine: weapons, money, and harassment of Russian ships

On the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine-Russia full-scale war, Nordic-Baltic leaders visited Kyiv and pledged unwavering support to Ukraine, including military aid from Estonia.

Feb 24 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Fact-check: Russia pushes nuclear claims to derail peace talks, distract from war anniversary

Russia's claims about Ukraine acquiring nuclear weapons are dismissed as an effort to shift focus from the anniversary of its invasion and blame Ukraine for stalled peace negotiations.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The Kremlin Revives Nuclear Threats on the Fourth Anniversary of the War in Ukraine

On the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine conflict, the Kremlin issues nuclear threats while accusing the UK and France of planning to send nuclear weapons to Kiev.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The Miracle Weapon: Russia Accuses the West of Pursuing a Nuclear Adventure for Ukraine

On the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia's intelligence agency accuses Western powers of providing Ukraine with nuclear capabilities to alter the course of the war.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Ukrainian bureaucrat working to nullify the Russian war machine

Ukrainian bureaucrat Vladyslav Vlasiuk is leading efforts to block the Russian war machine by advocating for stronger sanctions against Russian oil companies and addressing the flow of Western-made electronic components into Russian weapons.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Weapons are not meant to kill, but to defend

Ukrainian women living in Iceland express their gratitude for the local support amid the ongoing war in their homeland, which marks four years since the Russian invasion began.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Trump now plans to use licenses as weapons in trade war - 'I can do terrible things to countries'

Donald Trump is reportedly considering using licenses granted to foreign companies as a means to escalate his trade war following a Supreme Court ruling against his tariffs.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Donald Trump was stopped by the Supreme Court - but his trade war is far from over. Here are five new tariff weapons

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Donald Trump's preferred tariff strategy, but Trump is prepared to continue his trade policies with new approaches.

Feb 21 โ€ข 05:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court grants provisional release to man arrested with gun bearing emblem of paramilitary group from World War II

A 26-year-old man who was arrested for possessing a gun with a World War II paramilitary group emblem has been granted provisional release under house arrest conditions.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

"They don't have weapons here." Top figures of the sanctioned Russian House are having fun in Prague

Top officials from the sanctioned Russian House gathered in Prague to celebrate just days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's war against Ukraine.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

The United States launches a serious threat to Iran amid growing fear of war

The U.S. government, under Donald Trump, has escalated threats against Iran, indicating a possible military action if the nation continues its nuclear weapons program.

Feb 18 โ€ข 20:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Nervousness in Russia: There are illegal weapons of war everywhere

Weapons from the frontlines in Ukraine are flooding into Russia in large quantities, complicating efforts to track illegal firearms and related crimes.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

SD opens for nuclear weapons on Swedish soil

The Sweden Democrats suggest the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons in Sweden during a gray-zone situation between war and peace, citing increased deterrence against Russia.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Iran is also preparing for war! Khamenei said - We will drown the American warship in the ocean

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a warning to the U.S., claiming that Iran possesses weapons capable of destroying American warships, amid rising tensions as the U.S. bolsters its military presence in the Middle East.

Feb 18 โ€ข 03:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

The new (and advanced) weapons that could determine the course of the war between Russia and Ukraine, which is completing 4 years

The article discusses the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting the increasing use of advanced weapons like drones and missiles amidst stalled peace negotiations.

Feb 17 โ€ข 20:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Security Policy: Poland's President Advocates for Own Nuclear Weapons

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki advocates for the country's own nuclear weapons program in response to threats from Russia.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
World

We Need to Change Our Thinking About Nuclear Weapons

The article discusses the historical context and the need for a new perspective on nuclear weapons and arms control.

Feb 15 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

A top-secret special unit had a chilling task โ€“ a nuclear weapon between their legs

A secret U.S. special forces unit during the Cold War undertook highly risky missions involving nuclear weapons, often considered suicide missions by its members.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Iran and America on the brink of war, Trump issues ultimatum

Iran and America are at peak tension, with Trump issuing a stern ultimatum to Iran, suggesting the U.S. might use its most dangerous weapons.

Feb 15 โ€ข 04:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraine War Latest: UK to spend $545M on hypersonic weapons after Ukraine battlefield lessons

The UK plans to invest $545 million in hypersonic weapons, informed by lessons learned from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 13 โ€ข 18:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cold War Days: Europeans Open Discussion on Nuclear Weapons

The recent interruption of American intelligence support to Ukraine has prompted European discussions on developing a nuclear deterrent independent of the United States.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia loses 800 soldiers and hundreds of weapons and pieces of military equipment over past day

In a significant escalation of the conflict, Russia reported the loss of 800 soldiers and numerous military assets in a single day.

Feb 13 โ€ข 05:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

Hashish, marijuana, cocaine, and war weapons: a group of drug traffickers who attempted to shoot at the police in El Ejido are arrested

A group of drug traffickers was arrested in El Ejido after one suspect attempted to shoot at the police during a drug operation.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
Crime & Justice

Lorry driver who stockpiled guns in caravan for race 'war' jailed

A lorry driver has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after being convicted of stockpiling weapons and explosives intended for a race-related conflict in Essex, UK.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

3,000 people โ€˜evaporatedโ€™ by Israel's thermobaric weaponsโ€ฆ Unable to find even corpses

A report indicates that over 3,000 individuals in Gaza have reportedly vanished due to the use of high-temperature thermobaric weapons by the Israeli military, leaving families without the ability to recover their loved ones' bodies.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Investigation: Israel has used weapons that caused 2800 Palestinians to disappear

An investigation by Al Jazeera claims that over 2800 Palestinians have 'evaporated' due to the use of high-temperature weapons by Israel in the Gaza Strip.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Documenting the Invisible in the Gaza War: The 'Vaporized' Investigation Resonates Widely

The investigation "The Vaporized" aired by Al Jazeera has sparked significant media attention and discussion on the use of weapons in the Gaza conflict, highlighting the phenomenon of bodies vanishing without trace.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Ukraine Opens Doors to Weapon Exports

Ukraine has announced the opening of its domestic weapon exports as it seeks to capitalize on the defense boom amid its ongoing war with Russia.

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Ukraine Forced to Sell Its Weapons: "Reuters" Reveals Details

The ongoing war has spurred a boom in Ukraine's defense industry, leading to the establishment of numerous small manufacturers since the Russian invasion in 2022.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Investigating 'The Story Continues': Israel Used Weapons Leading to the Vaporization of Thousands of Corpses in Gaza

A shocking investigation reveals that the Israeli army used internationally banned weapons that vaporized the bodies of over 2,842 martyrs in Gaza.

Feb 9 โ€ข 17:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Old Good Stinger Rocket Is Being Retired โ€“ What Will Replace It?

The Stinger rocket, a Cold War-era weapon once revered for its effectiveness, is being retired due to the emergence of newer and smarter weaponry.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Nuclear Nostalgia

The article discusses Spain's historical efforts to develop nuclear capabilities under Franco's regime, highlighting the 1966 incident in Palomares.

Feb 9 โ€ข 01:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

How Western Europe learned to stop worrying and talk casually about nuclear war

The article critiques the growing nonchalance in Western Europe regarding nuclear weapons, framing it as a troubling shift in perspective.

Feb 7 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
World

Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Between Russia and US Expires: Will There Be War?

The last nuclear non-proliferation treaty between Russia and the United States expired, marking a significant change in arms control post-Cold War, as the U.S. President Donald Trump did not agree to a one-year extension proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Feb 5 โ€ข 14:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Russia sends chilling nuclear WW3 warning โ€“ โ€˜We can destroy the entire planetโ€™

Russia's nationalist politician Alexey Zhuravlev issued a stark warning about the country's nuclear capabilities, claiming they possess weapons that could potentially annihilate the planet amid tensions with the US over nuclear arms treaties.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

The fear of nuclear war has increased. Now the tone has changed in Europe.

With the expiration of the arms control treaty, concerns over a potential arms race are growing in Europe as calls for new nuclear weapons rise amid the lack of a new agreement between the US and Russia.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

Zelenskyy for the first time cites the number of 55,000 fallen soldiers โ€“ and demands weapons from Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated the death toll of Ukrainian soldiers at 55,000 since the onset of the war, coinciding with the expiration of a major arms control agreement.

Feb 5 โ€ข 04:35 UTC

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