Chemical weapons22 Apr 2025Former chemistry student pleads guilty to chemical weapons chargeJames Morgan boasted about his homemade weapons online, and also posted violent racist, anti-police and anti-government messages.22 Apr 20255 Mar 2025Syria vows to destroy any remaining Assad-era chemical weaponsAsaad al-Shibani asks for the support of the global chemical weapons watchdog to "end to this painful legacy".5 Mar 202511 Dec 2024'I want justice': Victims of Syria chemical attacks speak freely for first timeThe UN's chemical watchdog says dozens were killed in a chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta in 2018.11 Dec 20248 Oct 2024UK sanctions Russian troops over chemical weapons use in UkraineRussia's Radiological Chemical and Biological Defence troops will be subject to an assets freeze and travel ban.8 Oct 202426 Jun 2024French court confirms Bashar al-Assad arrest warrant over Syria chemical attackThe Paris appeals court says Syria's president can be prosecuted over a deadly 2013 chemical attack.26 Jun 20242 May 2024Russia using choking agents in Ukraine, US saysThe state department says Moscow has used a World War One-era weapon to "dislodge" Ukrainian troops.2 May 202416 Feb 2024Alexei Navalny, Russia's most outspoken Putin criticRussian anti-corruption campaigner Alexei Navalny was the main opposition threat to the Kremlin.16 Feb 202412 Jul 2023Government apologises to weapons expert it barredThe nerve agents adviser says questions remain about the policy of vetting speakers' social media.12 Jul 202322 May 2023Weapons expert cut from event due to Twitter postsA nerve agent specialist says he was cut from a conference because of his political opinions on other issues.22 May 2023...