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Henri B. Kagan and Kenzo Soai Awarded 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Henri B. Kagan and Kenzo Soai have been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discoveries involving nonlinear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced at about 3:45pm Bangladesh time on Wednesday. The academy recognised the t

France and Spain prepare to duel at World Cup

France's exciting attack led by Kylian Mbappe take on a technically accomplished Spain team in the first semi-final of the World Cup on Tuesday. France have reached the past two World Cup finals, winning in 2018 in Russia and losing on penalties to Argentina four years ago in Qatar in an epic final

Nearly 10000 died in Europe heatwave, with 5120 deaths in Germany

The impact of human-induced climate change is becoming increasingly evident across Europe. Nearly 10,000 people have died during this year's intense summer heatwaves in Germany and several other European countries, with more than 5,000 of those deaths recorded in Germany alone, according to Reuters.

Two blasts near Damascus hotel

Two explosions took place in central Damascus on Tuesday near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron spent the night, a Syrian security source told AFP. One of the bombs was placed in a dumpster and the other in a vehicle near the Four Seasons Hotel, the source said. The French president

Netflix, Disney+, Amazon appeal French investment rules

Streaming platforms Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon's Prime Video said Monday they have filed appeals with French authorities to challenge new rules requiring them to allocate 20 percent of audiovisual content investment to animation, documentaries and live performances. "These new rules suddenly doubl

French scramble to find air conditioners before next heatwave

Hundreds of people were besieging Lidl supermarkets in and around Paris Thursday, with scuffles and shouting matches breaking out as residents scrambled to get their hands on bargain air-cooling units before the next heatwave hits the French capital. With few air conditioners on sale elsewhere for

Europe heatwave swamps hospitals, halts Parties

Medics in Britain and France warned hospitals were struggling with the heat and a surge in emergency calls. Authorities have reported hundreds of people dead in Spain and others across Europe, including several children who died in hot cars. Some cooler air breezed over western parts, but central an