Medalists at this year’s Paris Olympics and Paralympics will also take home a piece of the French capital’s iconic landmark.
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Children of Jailed Narges Mohammadi Accept Her Nobel Peace Prize
At the ceremony in Oslo, the Iranian activist’s twins also read a speech from their mother calling for a “globalization of peace and human rights.”
Children of Jailed Narges Mohammadi Accept Her Nobel Peace Prize
At the ceremony in Oslo, the Iranian activist’s twins also read a speech from their mother calling for a “globalization of peace and human rights.”
Narges Mohammadi, Iranian Rights Activist, Receives Nobel Peace Prize
Ms. Mohammadi, currently held in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison, has pushed for peaceful change in Iran for 30 years, with a focus on women’s equality.
Chemistry Nobel Prize Revealed in Media Hours Early
Some Swedish news outlets correctly reported the laureates’ names even before the choice was formally signed off, according to the academy that awards the prize.
Lise Meitner, the ‘Atomic Pioneer’ Who Never Won a Nobel Prize
Lise Meitner developed the theory of nuclear fission, the process that enabled the atomic bomb. But her identity — Jewish and a woman — barred her from sharing credit for the discovery, newly translated letters show.
What to Know About the 2023 Nobel Prizes
The Nobel Prizes will be announced beginning Monday.
Spanish Soccer Chief Rubiales Refuses to Resign Over World Cup Kiss
The players demanded change after Luis Rubiales declined to quit over kissing Jennifer Hermoso, a member of the World Cup-winning team.
Jacinda Ardern Is Now a Dame, Recognized for Service to New Zealand
Ms. Ardern, who stepped down as prime minister in January, said she had considered declining the title, but accepted it as a way to show gratitude.
What It Takes to Be Top Dog Judge
For these canine experts, an invitation to pick the winners of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is an honor — and a serious responsibility.