Nihon Hidankyo, a group of Japanese atomic bomb survivors, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons, with members in their 80s and 90s accepting the award in Oslo. Co-chair Toshiyuki Mimaki expressed surprise at the win and emphasized the group’s mission to ensure nuclear weapons are never used again, including in conflicts like those in Gaza and Ukraine, as highlighted in Terumi Tanaka’s acceptance lecture recalling the devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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Two arrested after Christmas fairground ride crashes to the ground
Two men aged 55 and 21 have been arrested after a Christmas fairground ride crashed in Birmingham city centre, injuring two women and causing 11 others to be assessed by paramedics. The men were arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and obstructing officers, and police are assisting with a Health & Safety Executive investigation. The ride, City Star Flyer, dropped to the ground while in operation, prompting concerns about safety and calls...
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