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Navalny Supporters Publish Official Autopsy Details
Worlddigi241mo ago

Navalny Supporters Publish Official Autopsy Details

Supporters of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have published details from his official autopsy report. The information was shared by Maria Pevcik, a member of Navalny's team, on social media.

Navalny's Doctor Discusses Poisoning
Politicsfaz1mo ago

Navalny's Doctor Discusses Poisoning

Alexandr Polupan, a doctor involved in saving Alexei Navalny in 2020, states that Epibatidine acts similarly to Novichok, explaining why the regime might have used a different poison in a second attempt.

Mysterious Deaths Plague Putin's Critics and Rivals
WorldBBCAl JazeeraThe Independent1mo ago3 sources

Mysterious Deaths Plague Putin's Critics and Rivals

A review of the suspicious circumstances surrounding the deaths of several prominent critics and rivals of Vladimir Putin, including Alexei Navalny, highlights a pattern of mysterious ends.

Psychedelics for depression, dart frog poison and why do we have chins? – podcast
ScienceThe Guardian1mo ago

Psychedelics for depression, dart frog poison and why do we have chins? – podcast

Madeleine Finlay sits down with science editor Ian Sample and science correspondent Nicola Davis to discuss three eye-catching stories, including the impact of a powerful psychedelic on depression, answers on the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, and an explanation to the mystery of why humans have chins Single dose of potent psychedelic drug could help treat depression, trial shows Was Navalny poisoning by frog toxin meant to send a message? Continue reading...

Was Navalny poisoning by frog toxin meant to send a message?
PoliticsThe Guardian1mo ago

Was Navalny poisoning by frog toxin meant to send a message?

Yvette Cooper may think so, and use of epibatidine may seem exotic, but experts say that is not conclusive It was a very particular choice of weapon, but experts say it remains unclear whether the dart frog toxin used to kill the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was intended to convey a message. Known as epibatidine, the poison is produced by wild dart frogs native to parts of South America – meaning Navalny could not have accidentally taken the poison. Continue reading...

Death of French activist Quentin is a 'turning point' in politics
WorldFrance 241mo ago

Death of French activist Quentin is a 'turning point' in politics

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, February 16: We look at reactions in France after the death of Quentin Deranque, a French activist close to the far right. He died of his injuries after being attacked at a protest over a speech given by a far-left MEP at Lyon's political science university. Also, five countries including Britain are mulling extra sanctions on Russia over a report that a deadly frog toxin killed Alexei Navalny. Plus: Olympics records tumble for France, Norway, Italy and Great Britain at the Winter Games.