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Trump-Netanyahu Nobel Prize Nomination Sparks Outrage

Ben Jennings' powerful cartoon exposes the controversial Nobel Peace Prize nomination of Trump and Netanyahu, offering a biting commentary on international diplomacy and the politicisation of peace awards.

Booker Prize 2024 Shortlist Revealed

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.

Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize over Ukraine war role

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.

Booker Prize 2025 Longlist: 13 Novels Revealed

Discover the 13 exceptional novels longlisted for the prestigious 2025 Booker Prize, featuring a diverse mix of established literary giants and exciting debut voices from across the globe.

Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist: Six Novels Compete

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.

Ig Nobel Prize 2025: The Most Absurd Science Wins

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.

Ig Nobel Prizes Honour Bizarre Science Breakthroughs

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.

Alcohol helps you speak foreign languages, says Ig Nobel winner

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

Annie Ernaux's 'The Young Man': A Masterful Audiobook

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

US Open 2025 Prize Money Smashes $100M Record

The 2025 US Open is set to make tennis history with a record-breaking prize pool soaring past $100 million, marking the largest purse in Grand Slam history and a major boost for players across the board.

Pfizer CEO: Trump Wanted Nobel Prize for Vaccine Role

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

Fan Denied £70k Prize Over Brother's AFL Link

An Australian Rules Football fan has been stripped of a massive £70,000 betting win after it was revealed his brother plays for the Sydney Swans, in a dramatic ruling that has sparked outrage.

Tech Titans' Billion-Dollar Quest for Immortality

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.

BBC Destination X winner still waiting for £100k prize

The triumphant winner of the BBC's new reality show Destination X reveals the shocking truth: the life-changing cash prize has yet to materialise, leaving them in a state of financial limbo and deep disappointment.

Trump Vows to End Ukraine War in 24 Hours If Elected

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.

Emma Raducanu's Multi-Million Pound Net Worth Revealed

An in-depth look at British tennis superstar Emma Raducanu's multi-million pound net worth, exploring her lucrative endorsement deals, prize money, and rapid rise to financial success after her historic US Open win.

Henman: US Open Mixed Doubles Revamp is 'Disrespectful'

Tennis legend Tim Henman launches a blistering critique of the US Open's controversial new mixed doubles format, calling the £1 million prize money overhaul 'disrespectful' to top singles players who risk early exits against specialist teams.

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