The prestigious Booker Prize shortlist for 2024 has been announced, featuring six exceptional novels that explore themes of identity, history, and the human condition, with authors from the UK, US, and Ireland vying for the £50,000 award.
Former US President Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by a US lawmaker for his role in preventing a wider European conflict through deterrence, a move that has ignited controversy at the United Nations.
A recent survey reveals deep divisions among Americans as a Norwegian MP nominates Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in the Abraham Accords.
The prestigious Booker Prize 2025 shortlist has been revealed, featuring literary giants Kiran Desai and David Szalay alongside four other exceptional authors. Discover the six novels competing for the £50,000 prize.
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker joins the International Booker Prize judging panel, championing global literature and translation, amidst discussions on celebrity influence in literary awards.
The Booker Prize judges have revealed the six novels competing for the 2025 award, featuring a diverse mix of established authors and emerging voices in contemporary fiction.
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa delivers a stark warning to Jon Stewart about Donald Trump's threat to democracy and free speech, drawing parallels to her own battles in the Philippines.
The 2025 Ig Nobel Prizes have crowned the year's most bizarre yet thought-provoking research, from AI-composed sea shanties to the aerodynamics of cheese. Discover the science that makes you laugh, then think.
The annual Ig Nobel Awards celebrate the weirdest and most improbable scientific research of the year, honouring studies on why curling pasta is impossible and the magnetic personalities of cows.
In a toast to quirky science, the 2024 Ig Nobel Prize for Chemistry was awarded to an international team for their groundbreaking study that proves a moderate amount of alcohol can indeed improve self-perceived foreign language skills. Discover the hilari
Nobel laureate Annie Ernaux's latest work, 'The Young Man', is now a stunning audiobook. This searingly honest memoir explores a transformative affair with a man thirty years her junior, read by the author herself. Discover the power of her unflinching au
Acclaimed British author Ian McEwan argues that contemporary fiction surpasses the 19th-century novel in psychological depth and formal ambition. Discover his provocative defence of the modern novel.
US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr suggests former President Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Prize for Operation Warp Speed, while criticising vaccine mandates and Big Pharma.
The CEO of Pfizer has alleged that former President Donald Trump directly suggested he should be awarded a Nobel Prize for his role in the rapid development of the COVID-19 vaccine, a revelation that has sent shockwaves through political and scientific ci
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa delivers stark warning at the Global Tech Summit, stating unregulated technology platforms are systematically eroding democratic foundations worldwide.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa delivered a chilling warning to Australia's National Press Club, declaring that unregulated tech platforms pose an existential threat to global democracy and must be held accountable.
A startling new report reveals how Silicon Valley's elite, including Mark Zuckerberg and Peter Thiel, are pouring billions into anti-ageing and science projects in a quest for eternal life and god-like status, moving beyond mere technological dominance.
Former US President Donald Trump asserts he could swiftly negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine if re-elected, reigniting debate over his unorthodox diplomatic approach and potential Nobel Prize nomination.
Experts and critics argue that bestowing the Nobel Peace Prize on Donald Trump would defy logic and undermine the award's credibility. Here's why.
Former US President Donald Trump has sparked debate by claiming Hillary Clinton should be considered for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing her role in the Northern Ireland peace process.
Hillary Clinton has ignited a firestorm by claiming Donald Trump should be considered for the Nobel Peace Prize over his role in a 2022 Ukraine-Russia agreement. Critics blast the remarks as 'absurd' given Trump's controversial ties to Putin.
Former US President Donald Trump has reignited debate by asserting that Barack Obama was unworthy of his Nobel Peace Prize, sparking fresh political tensions.
Nagasaki's mayor calls for worldwide nuclear disarmament during a poignant ceremony marking 78 years since the atomic bombing, as Japan faces rising nuclear threats.
Former US President Donald Trump claims he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for his Middle East policies, but experts dismiss his assertions as baseless.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen suggests Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his diplomatic efforts in Asia. But is the claim justified?
Nobel laureate Dr Drew Weissman cautions that the world remains unprepared for future pandemics despite scientific advancements in vaccine technology.
Hiroshima’s mayor has condemned Donald Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize nomination, calling it ‘incomprehensible’ as the former US president prepares to visit the atomic-bombed city.
Former US President Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in brokering a historic peace agreement in Cambodia. The nomination has sparked debate among political analysts.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has nominated former US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. The controversial move has sparked global debate.
Former US President Donald Trump asserts he stopped a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan, suggesting he merits a Nobel Peace Prize.