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Reading the fingerprints of life, one molecule at a time
Japanese researchers have demonstrated the first electrical discrimination of amino acid chirality at the single-molecule level — a technique that could fit on a spacecraft and supercharge the search for life beyond Earth.

Swedish Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man Outside Stockholm's Royal Palace
Swedish police shot an armed man outside the Royal Palace in central Stockholm on Tuesday after reports of a disruptive individual carrying a weapon. The suspect was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries; police say there is no danger to the public.

Alleged Leader of Neo-Nazi Child Abuse Ring 'CVLT' Goes on Trial in Paris
Rohan Rane, a 29-year-old Indian national, went on trial behind closed doors in Paris on Monday, accused of leading the neo-Nazi online exploitation network 'CVLT' that allegedly coerced underage girls in several countries into sexual acts and self-harm via Discord. He faces up to life in prison.

US Treasury Warns Foreign Banks: Cut Ties With Iran or Face Sanctions Without Notice
The US Treasury Department warned foreign financial institutions on Monday that any bank still doing business with Iran's financial sector could be sanctioned 'without advance notification', escalating Washington's campaign to sever Tehran's remaining financial lifelines amid the US-Iran war.

'I Was Fighting for My Life': Indian Pilot Recalls Thwarting FlyDubai Cockpit Attack
Capt. Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot stabbed by his co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv, told Prime Minister Narendra Modi he fought through his wounds to open the cockpit door as the jet plunged, allowing passengers to subdue the attacker. Israel and the UAE are investigating the motive.

Evergrande Collapse Ends in Court: Founder Hui Ka Yan Gets Life
The Evergrande collapse ends in court: founder Hui Ka Yan sentenced to life in prison in August 2026 after pleading guilty to fraud and fund misuse.