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Brazil

Mathematical Fields Medal stolen from second Iranian to ever win

Cambridge professor Caucher Birkar was awarded the most honorable prize in mathematics--the Fields medal--when not a half hour later, it was stolen from him.

Hungary

French ambassador who backed Orban is awarded Hungary's highest honour

The accolade is usually bestowed upon leading Hungarian scientists, artists and athletes. But on Friday the outgoing French ambassador in Hungary was awarded the country’s highest honour.

Italy

Norway takes gold at Bocuse d'Or

The Mondo restaurant chef won the 6th edition in Torino to win a place in the final

France

Innovators recognised at European Inventor Award

The European Inventor Award organised by the European Patent Office celebrates inventors not just from Europe but also from the US and Canada

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Russia

Nureyev Ballet wins major awards at Prix Benois

The troubled Ballet won in the best male dancer, best composer and best choreographer categories. The original choreographer, Kirill Serebrennikov won a gong for best production design but he was not at the event, as he faces charges of corruption

World News

European Leadership Awards: meet the finalists

Who do Europeans look to for inspiration and leadership? This year's European Leadership Awards provided the answers.

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A Chihuahua from an Italian movie " Dogman" won Palm Dog award at Cannes

It's an award for the best performance of a four legged pooch in a film

Italy

The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel received the 'Lamp of Peace'

It's a Catholic award for seeking peaceful coexistence of people

Germany

Germany scraps major music awards over anti-Semitism outcry

Echo awarded German rappers Kollegah and Farid Bang the hip-hop/urban prize earlier this month for an album featuring lyrics in which they say their bodies are “more defined than Auschwitz prisoners.”

World News

European Leadership Awards: who will get your vote?

Polls are now open for the brand new European Leadership Awards which honour outstanding achievers in business, politics, entrepreneurship and innovation.

USA

Razzies: 'The Emoji Movie' is named worst film

The Razzie awards, designating the worst in cinema, take place every year just ahead of the Oscars

Green News

Five things you might not know about the César awards

These are five things you might not know about the French version of the Academy Awards

South Korea

How did European countries score in the 2018 Olympic Games?

Following the end of the Pyeongchang Olympics, find out which countries got the most medals.

United Kingdom

Dua Lipa and Stormzy scoop top gongs at Brit Awards

Dua Lipa and Stormzy, two of Britain’s most exciting breakthrough pop acts, have beaten much more experienced competitors to take the top prizes at the Brit awards ceremony at London’s O2 Arena.

Cinema

Stars of Spanish film at the 32nd Goya Awards in Madrid

The 32nd Goya Awards took place on Saturday in Madrid with red fans added to red carpets as women in Spanish cinema showed solidarity with Hollywood.

USA

11 things you need to know about the 2018 Grammy Awards

From political performances to cute consolation prizes, find out our highlights from music's biggest night.

World News

Three Billboards takes top prize at SAG awards

Martin McDonagh's black comedy Three Billboards outside Ebbing,Missouri took the top prize at the Screen Actor Guild awards. And also a Best Actress prize for Frances McDormand and Best Supporting Actor for Sam Rockwell.

USA

Golden Globes recap: Not too shabby for Europeans

Kudos to Martin McDonagh, Saoirse Ronan, Gary Oldman and others for picking up some of the night’s key awards.

USA

#Time's Up for the Golden Globes

Final preparations are underway for the Golden Globe awards, but this year is set to be overshadowed by the #Time's Up campaign against sexual abuse

Cinema

European Film Award: the nominees

Find out who the contenders are for the top prizes in Europe's answer to the Oscars.