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The Nihon Hidankyo, a group representing survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its advocacy against nuclear weapons. This recognition comes amid rising global tensions and highlights the urgency of their message ahead of the 80th anniversary of the bombings.
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A Scandinavian Airlines flight from Oslo to Malaga was diverted to Copenhagen after a mouse was discovered in a passenger's meal. Passengers were transferred to another aircraft and arrived in Malaga about two and a half hours late. The airline stated such incidents are extremely rare and have established procedures to prevent them.
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A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 caught fire upon landing in Las Vegas, prompting an emergency evacuation of 197 passengers and crew. Meanwhile, an Australian report revealed a helicopter crash in Cairns was a deliberate act by the pilot, who was intoxicated. Both incidents are under investigation by aviation authorities.
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Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their groundbreaking discovery of microRNAs, which play a crucial role in gene regulation. This discovery has significant implications for understanding diseases like cancer and diabetes, although practical applications are still in development.