On this day in 1960: The first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier was launched by the United States.
The United States launched the USS Enterprise, the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, marking a new era in naval engineering ...
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Treasury slams Cumbria nuclear waste dump plan as ‘unachievable’
The Treasury has criticised the government’s flagship proposal to build an underground nuclear waste dump in Cumbria, describing the project ...
On this day in 1963: World powers ban atmospheric nuclear tests in landmark treaty
In a historic step towards curbing the nuclear arms race, the United States, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom ...
Trump orders submarine redeployment after Medvedev’s war warning
Donald Trump has ordered the repositioning of US nuclear submarines in response to a menacing tweet from former Russian president ...
Radioactivity risks and climate fallout emerge after strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites
The US military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have raised urgent concerns about potential radioactive contamination, while climate scientists warn ...
London and the UK weigh response as US strikes hit Iran’s nuclear sites
The UK government and financial markets in London responded warily to the news of US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, ...
Tensions rise as US warns Iran over nuclear activity at Fordo
Geopolitical tensions flared again this week as the United States issued a strong warning to Iran concerning its nuclear programme, ...
Zelenskyy urges allies not to show weakness after Putin’s latest nuclear threats
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Western allies to maintain strength and unity in the face of new nuclear ...
India wants to embrace nuclear power. To do it, it’ll need a lot of time and money
India wants more nuclear power, has pledged over $2 billion toward research and will change laws to boost investment to ...
US and Europe fear escalation of Russian hybrid warfare amid Ukraine missile attacks
Officials ‘incredibly concerned’ as Moscow vows response to Kyiv’s use of US-made missiles on targets inside Russia The US State ...