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Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for their discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.

Russian missiles and drones pounded Kyiv and a dozen other Ukrainian regions overnight into Wednesday, killing at least 19 civilians, including four children, and wounding around 60 in Moscow's latest devastating barrage, Ukrainian officials said.

There's a deadly disease that threatens to infect Manitoba frogs and salamanders — and it could wreak havoc if left unchecked. That's why Brandon University researchers are sampling amphibians to confirm what they fear is true: The fungal infection is already here.

Israelis gathered on Wednesday to commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks that killed 1,200 people, saw 251 taken hostage and sparked a devastating war in Gaza that has left much of the territory in ruins and its two million people living in dire conditions.

The first-ever international guidelines on managing childhood obesity are raising the profile of GLP-1 treatments for kids and teens — but with strict criteria and a high degree of caution.

Arizona State University says it commissioned an independent review to make recommendations following the collapse and hospitalization of Canadian NHL prospect Matthew Mayich during a workout. Mayich's family lawyer says the review falls short because it's focused on policy rather than accountability.

Firefighters have raised alarms about hot, fast, hard-to-extinguish fires in lithium batteries from e-bikes in people's homes and huge storage batteries at a P.E.I. solar farm. Here's why lithium battery fires are a challenge and how to minimize the risks.

Refugee rights advocates say they are shocked to hear that the federal immigration minister appeared in an interview with Radio-Canada to be unfamiliar with the landmark Supreme Court decision widely considered to be the cornerstone of the Canadian refugee protection system.

As residents continue to move into the new temporary shelter village in Thunder Bay, Ont., the project has sparked debate on social media among municipal election candidates about drugs being allowed at the site. Here's the city's explanation behind the harm reduction approach at the site, and what advocates and experts in the region have to say on the matter.

Artists Rashad Maharaj and Trevor Wheatley, along with event organizer Brandon Wong, tell The National about the moment they held a funeral for Toronto's famous 'Inconvenience Store,' a floating art installation in the city's harbour.

Russian authorities say the 28-year-old laboratory worker died on Friday from pneumonia of an as-yet unestablished origin

More than a dozen kittens from the Twin Cities-based Bitty Kitty Brigade romped through the Sea Life aquarium at the Mall of America

More than a dozen kittens from the Twin Cities-based Bitty Kitty Brigade visited Sea Life at Mall of America for the rescue organization’s sixth annual aquarium field trip.

Scientists made key contributions to the understanding of ‘chirality’ in the 1990s – discoveries that proved important for the development of pharmaceuticals

Third anniversary highlights startling transformation in region, where retaliatory war in Gaza has left tens of thousands dead

Israeli former hostages seized on Oct. 7, 2023, say they now cherish even the smallest moments of freedom.

The English club could be fined and kicked out of the Premier League, but the verdict has already raised questions about the handling of Gulf state money

Infectious-disease specialist says the issue is very likely local and though it is concerning, the death is not yet alarming

Statement was the first indication that Pike has improved since an ambulance carried her away from a Nashville prison last Wednesday

New York’s governor appointed Attorney-General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to lead a renewed criminal investigation

Scientists paid tribute to Kagan and Soai's groundbreaking work, which the Nobel committee described as a feat never previously achieved by anyone “other than life itself.”

Simon Leviev, who gained fame after the 2022 documentary exposed his alleged patterns of romance fraud and financial crimes, plans to call the new dating app, Safe Love.

'WHO has requested additional information from Russia on which pneumonia-causing pathogen led to the woman’s death,' the WHO added, saying it is monitoring the situation closely.

Russian air defences intercepted nearly 900 Ukrainian drones overnight over multiple regions of the country, according to Moscow's defence ministry.

British police on Tuesday arrested a man in London on suspicion of a terror offence over a security incident at a U.S.-run military base in the UK that has been linked to Iran.

The Public Health Agency of Canada told Global News that "at this time, no risk to Canada has been identified" and that it was "closely monitoring the situation."

The Nobel Committee for Physics also said Halzen’s work was instrumental to the construction of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica.

Rights groups accuse police in France ​of using heavy-handed tactics against minors, including batons, tear gas and flash-ball guns.

Wikimedia also said that the OpenAI agents made unauthorized edits to Wikimedia wiki sites, including "potentially malicious edits" to a citation tool.

Canadians could wind up with a bigger grocery bill in the coming months as a major price "shock" for diesel and crude oil works its way through supply chains, Scotiabank says.

A Special Forces veteran joins the columnist David French to assess Pete Hegseth’s leadership.

Moscow says its capture of the region is inevitable. But Kyiv has so far stymied Russian efforts to encircle Ukrainian “fortress belt” cities.

The Nobel Committee recognized them for solving a century-old mystery about how molecules with mirror images can emerge in nature.

Senator Susan Collins, one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the midterms, clashed with the Democratic challenger Troy Jackson over President Trump, ICE and more.

We look at what’s driving the protests across France.

Plus, the cats who taste-test kibble.

Angered by poor classroom conditions, students at Paul Éluard High School in a suburb of the capital were among the first to blockade their campus during an ongoing round of unrest.

Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois and the Democratic Governors Association are each sending $1 million to back Gina Hinojosa in a bid for Texas governor that appears increasingly competitive.

The European Union is weighing tougher trade measures as negotiators prepare to meet Chinese officials in Beijing, with surging exports from China pressuring key industries in Europe.

China’s push to manufacture more at home has widened its trade imbalance with Europe, intensifying pressure on European industries and policymakers to take action.

U.S. Treasury yields climbed Wednesday after retreating in the previous session, as oil prices moved higher.

His comments come as rising Middle East crude exports and an emergency G7 stockpile release appear to have helped to ease supply fears.

Iran's move to step up attacks on tankers which are transiting through the Strait of Hormuz has also led to renewed worries over oil supplies among traders.

Iran has failed to take advantage of "multiple opportunities" to reach a deal on its nuclear program, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday.

HSBC and Goldman Sachs expect the RBI to raise interest rates in December as well.

France is facing a fresh political crisis, as its debt levels and borrowing costs continue to rise.

Finland has emerged as a key location for data centers amid the AI boom.

The launch comes as luxury rivals Ferrari and Bentley also push into EVs, seeking to test wealthy buyer's appetite for going electric.

AI stocks propel the S&P 500 to a fresh record high, but the bond market blues keep investors on edge.

Kristalina Georgieva warns that the technology lifting growth hopes is also pushing up inflation and yields, just as public debt levels rose.

The arrest of a Marine has provoked impassioned protest at a time when the two countries are seeking to bolster security in the region.

Tehran has also used the threat of unconventional attacks to inflict chaos on global energy markets and threaten the safety of Air Force One.

Some survivors of the deadliest day in Israel’s history see this month’s election as a long-delayed reckoning for the officials in charge when the country dropped its guard.

The favorite to win Brazil’s election has promised to free his imprisoned father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, grant amnesty to supporters and impeach Supreme Court justices.

Almost a year has passed since President Donald Trump declared the fighting over and “peace in the Middle East” achieved.

Mykhailo Fedorov, an architect of Ukraine’s drone program, says his country needs to deploy AI on the battlefield to defend against Russia — no matter the risks.

Jaafar Ashityeh, 58, was attacked while reporting the same story — settler attacks during the Palestinian olive harvest — last year, too.

Thousands have been detained and classes were canceled for the rest of this week as the student protests tapped into French anger over austerity measures.

A 22-year-old British national was detained in connection with the allegedly Iranian-backed plot.

August Hanning is accused of selling state secrets to at least one foreign state. It could be the worst breach at the German foreign intelligence agency since the Cold War’s end.

Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, Colin Bermingham had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal.

The postal service firm wants to cut head office and other non-frontline jobs by the end of 2027.

The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.

Officials were recorded by undercover journalists discussing a potential way to secure foreign donations to the party.

Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody.

The prize was given to the French and Japanese scientists for solving the mystery of life's asymmetry.

Senior figures within the English game are concerned that Manchester City could play in the Champions League next season even if they are relegated for breaching financial regulations.

Fears that the death may have been caused by pneumonic plague has prompted calls for more transparency from Russia.

What has Thomas Tuchel tweaked as he looks to refine his England blueprint rather than rewrite it from scratch?

Rescue workers are continuing a search for residents after an apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed.

Curfew will run from midnight until 5am local time and be in place for a month

Joshua Kerry, who is accused of killing Ms Widdecombe with a hammer, allegedly researched ‘prominent people’

The leader of the opposition said there is a ‘battle for the soul of the nation’ in politics

He has travelled a total of 50,000km through 29 countries but it’s not over until he walks to Hull

Canadian Natural Resources International self-reported the breach to the North Sea Transition Authority.

A new study has analysed the frequency and causes of different cancers. Here’s what was found

María Corina Machado was forced to flee her home country but has not been able to return despite the U.S. removing president Nicolas Maduro from power. Jessie Williams reports on her supporters’ hopes she will one day come back to lead them

Russian missiles and drones pounded Kyiv and a dozen other Ukrainian regions killing, residents in Moscow's latest devastating barrage, Ukrainian officials said.

The scientists ‘have provided a solution to a chemical mystery that is over a century old’

Senior Advisor Marc Beckman touted on social media that ‘MELANIA’ beat Cruise’s new film by 67 percent per theater, despite opening in far fewer locations