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Check out the winners from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026

The Sony World Photography Awards have announced the winners of this year's Open competition which recognises the best single image taken across ten categories ranging from architecture, lifestyle, wildlife and travel.

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Meet the Global Teacher Prize winner using slum walls for classes

Rouble Nagi, an Indian teacher who turned Mumbai’s slum walls into open-air classrooms, has been awarded the $1 million Global Teacher Prize at the World Governments Summit, using art to bring education to children often excluded from formal schooling.

United Arab Emirates

Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal praised at UAE human fraternity awards

At the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity held in Abu Dhabi, world leaders highlighted dialogue, compromise and practical peace.

Cinema

Susan Sarandon to receive 2026 International Goya Award

The veteran actress, an indelible character through many memorable roles such as Thelma & Louise, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Dead Man Walking, is to be honoured by Spain's film industry at the 40th edition of the Goyas.

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Travel News

Why you should visit Doha in 2026

The capital of Qatar has taken over the title of GCC Tourism Capital from Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates.

Green News

Scientist wins €215,000 award for work on carbon-sucking fungi

Dr Toby Kiers has won the 2026 Tyler Prize award after shedding light on “overlooked” fungi that can offset huge amounts of CO2.

Destinations

This Portuguese island is the top trending destination in the world

Tripadvisor’s awards are based on 12 months of review data from its global travel community, providing an illuminating insight into what’s really exciting travellers.

Design

Mercedes-Benz CLA claims 2026 European Car of the Year award

Mercedes-Benz CLA has won the 2026 European Car of the Year award at the Brussels Motor Show. The German brand last collected the prestigious title in 1974.

Culture news

Arise Sir Idris: British actor knighted for fighting knife crime

Actor Idris Elba has been made a knight in King Charles III New Year's honours list in recognition of his work to reduce knife crime and poverty and promote education.

Green News

‘Long overdue’: The €1m offer to launch a Nobel Prize for the climate

Leading voices have joined the call for the Nobel Committee to launch a dedicated climate Prize.

Food and Drink

Spanish gastronomic stars rewarded for excellence in New York

Joselito hams and Sierra Cantabria wines have been rewarded in New York at the inaugural Gastronomic Excellence created by the Spain-United States Chamber of Commerce. Joselito, renowned for its vintage ham, has set its sights on becoming a staple in the huge US market.

Lifestyle

GPHG 2025: Breguet takes home top prize at Oscars of Watchmaking

The astonishing mastery and exquisite skill that defines the industry once again took the spotlight as 90 watches and clocks vied for coveted prizes.

Lifestyle

GPHG: 25-years and counting, historic awards await world watchmakers

Each year, the world's finest timepieces are celebrated at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) award ceremony, which is marking its 25th anniversary in November.

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Putin and Trump are top stars of World Press Cartoon 2025

The World Press Cartoon 2025 awards have given pride of place to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin with caricatures of the two leaders earning top prizes. Global warming and the war in the Gaza Strip also featured heavily on press pages this year.

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Robert De Niro honored in Rome with the Capitoline Wolf award

Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro received Rome’s highest honor, the Capitoline Wolf, in recognition of his Italian heritage and outstanding film career.

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Gonzalo Celorio wins Spain's prestigious Cervantes Prize 2025

Mexican writer Gonzalo Celorio won Spain's Cervantes Prize in honour of his lifetime's work in literature. The jury praised his 'ability to develop a critical discourse throughout his career that combines great artistic sensitivity.'