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Russian Plague Lab Death Sparks Global Alarm Over Bioweapon Research
A death at a Russian anti-plague institute has triggered global concern, with secrecy surrounding the incident raising questions about potential bioweapon research. The deceased was reportedly working with plague pathogens. While some reports suggest there is little immediate reason for widespread panic, others highlight the alarm caused by Russia's lack of transparency. One report speculates about potential US funding for the lab, citing a figure of nearly $800,000 allegedly sent by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., though this is not corroborated across all coverage. The mother of the deceased worker claims to know the truth about the incident.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): Scroll.in
- Centre (3): Bloomberg, Euronews, NBC News
- Right (2): Firstpost, Fox News