Stockholm, Oct 5, 2026 (AFP) - Five things to know about the Nobel Prize

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Since 1901, the Nobel Prizes have been awarded to individuals and organisations for work leading to great advances for humanity, in line with the wishes of the prizes' founder, inventor Alfred Nobel. The 2026 winners will be announced between October 5 and 12, starting with the Nobel Prize in Medicine on Monday from 11:30 am (0930 GMT). Here are five things to know about the prizes and their founder. - In detention - Since 1901, five Nobel Peac......

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