Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman have been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries that enabled the development of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. The Nobel Assembly praised the laureates for their work which has "fundamentally changed our understanding of how mRNA interacts with our immune system" and for contributing to the "unprecedented rate of vaccine development". This technology has been used to develop vaccines for a range of diseases, including COVID-19.
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Protesters stormed the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq in response to a planned burning of the Quran in Stockholm, Sweden. Iraq's prime minister has since cut diplomatic ties with Sweden in protest, and the Swedish government has condemned the burning and stated it does not condone any acts of hatred or intolerance. The status of the asylum-seeker responsible for the burning remains unknown.
Elton John concluded his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, the highest-grossing tour of all time, with a show in Stockholm, Sweden on Saturday night. Coldplay dropped in via video to show their appreciation for the singer, and John expressed his gratitude for the support he has received throughout the tour. He is now looking forward to spending time with his family after five years and 333 concerts.