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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Oscars ratings down 9%, hitting lowest viewership since 2021

The 98th Oscars experienced a 9% drop in viewership, attracting 17.9 million viewers and marking the lowest ratings since 2021.

Mar 18 • 14:40 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
World

Sean Penn given ‘Oscar’ made from damaged Ukrainian train after skipping show

Sean Penn was presented with a replica Oscar made from a damaged Ukrainian train after he missed the official awards ceremony.

Mar 18 • 14:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Montreal-based filmmakers lead Canadian Oscar wins with animated short victory

A Montreal filmmaking duo has won an Oscar for best animated short film, contributing to a total of four Canadian wins at the Academy Awards.

Mar 17 • 00:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Warsaw: The Center of Global Innovations. MIT Universal AI Summit Starts on March 23

The MIT Universal AI Summit will be held in Warsaw, showcasing the city as a hub for innovation in artificial intelligence and honoring Polish contributions through the Stanisław Ulam Awards.

Mar 16 • 14:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

2026 Oscar Awards: Conan O’Brien, among the global situation, the controversy of Timothée Chalamet, and a mention of Argentina

Comedian Conan O’Brien hosted the 2026 Oscars, delivering a sharp monologue that touched on global issues, the controversy surrounding actor Timothée Chalamet, and included a nod to Argentina.

Mar 16 • 03:24 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Life & Tech

Oscars 2026 red carpet: The boldest fashion at the Academy Awards

The 2026 Oscars showcased a vibrant array of fashion with Hollywood A-listers presenting bold, glamorous looks on the red carpet.

Mar 15 • 23:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Oscars 2026: The most competitive battle in years

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony takes place tonight at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, drawing global attention amid significant international developments.

Mar 15 • 09:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Juno Awards coming to Winnipeg in April 2027

The Juno Awards will be hosted in Winnipeg in April 2027 by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, marking a return for the city after previous hosts in 2005 and 2014.

Mar 13 • 01:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

What time to watch the Oscars 2026 in the United States, Spain, Mexico, and Ecuador

The 98th edition of the Oscars will take place on March 15, 2026, with various broadcasting options available for viewers in different countries including Ecuador.

Mar 13 • 00:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The chosen car as the 'SUV of the Year'

The Nissan Kicks has been awarded the 2026 SUV of the Year by the Inter-American Federation of Automotive Journalists (FIPA) after a thorough global renewal.

Mar 12 • 00:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Winnipeg Blue Bombers kicker Sergio Castillo wins pair of community awards

Sergio Castillo, the kicker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, made history by receiving both the Ed Kotowich ‘Good Guy Award’ and the Cal Murphy ‘Heart of a Legend Award’ in the same year for his contributions on and off the field.

Mar 11 • 23:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Oscars 2026: Hollywood's big night overshadowed by a tumultuous international situation

The 98th Academy Awards are set to take place on March 15 at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, amidst a politically charged global context.

Mar 8 • 10:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Who Chooses the Winners? 'Astghrab' Reveals the Other Side of Global Awards

The episode of 'Astghrab?' explores the questionable integrity of global awards, suggesting they may reflect power dynamics rather than true excellence.

Mar 7 • 15:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Samsung's Phone Wins Global Award, Leaving Xiaomi and Several Brands Behind

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra received the prestigious Global Mobile Award at the 2026 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, surpassing over 3,000 competitors.

Mar 6 • 00:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

From Brazil to Tunisia: the nominees for Best International Film at the 2026 Oscars

The 98th Academy Awards, set for March 15, 2026, will highlight the Best International Film category, showcasing five notable films that have sparked global conversations at film festivals.

Mar 4 • 17:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Catherine O’Hara gets standing ovation for winning posthumous award at 2026 Actor Awards

Catherine O’Hara received a standing ovation at the 2026 Actor Awards after winning a posthumous award for her role in 'The Studio' around a month after her passing.

Mar 2 • 15:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Solidarity with Gaza shines on a night full of demands: "We will not change the world, but we cannot look the other way"

The 40th Goya Awards in Spain prominently featured themes of solidarity with Gaza, highlighting the urgent need for empathy and activism among the global community.

Mar 1 • 00:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Susan Sarandon at the Goya Awards: "The moral clarity of your president and artists helps me feel less alone"

Susan Sarandon, while receiving the Goya International Award in Barcelona, expressed her admiration for Spanish artists and the country's president, reflecting on the moral clarity she perceives in their work amidst global violence and cruelty.

Feb 28 • 22:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Piraeus Ranked Among the World's Top Destinations for Solo Travel for the First Time

Piraeus has achieved a significant international recognition by being ranked for the first time among the top global destinations for solo travel in the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards 2026.

Feb 28 • 12:27 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Montreal-area escape room named best in the world

An escape room in Laval, Quebec, has been recognized as the best in the world for the second consecutive year at the Top Escape Rooms Project Enthusiasts' Choice Awards.

Feb 27 • 01:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The head of the Ministry of Education honored a teacher with a prestigious award. 'Congratulations on a remarkable achievement'

Barbara Nowacka honored Ewa Drobek with the Medal of the National Education Commission for her remarkable achievement as a finalist in the Global Teacher Prize 2026.

Feb 26 • 17:31 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government awards $1B contract for new Ontario Science Centre

The Ontario government has awarded a $1 billion contract to design and construct a new Ontario Science Centre, set to relocate to Ontario Place by 2029.

Feb 26 • 16:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Global Design 'Oscars' Awarded in Bangkok – Kęstutis Lekeckas Awarded with Highest Honor

Lithuanian designer Kęstutis Lekeckas won the top prize at the International Design Awards, becoming the first Lithuanian to achieve such recognition.

Feb 26 • 09:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Witches, Nazi collaborators and banned books: International Booker prize announces 2026 longlist

The International Booker Prize has released its 2026 longlist featuring notable authors and their translated works, recognizing excellence in global fiction.

Feb 24 • 14:12 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Ikon Awards Partners With Blue Pictures to Open Global Doors for Ugandan Filmmakers

The iKON Awards has partnered with Blue Pictures Entertainment to enhance global opportunities for Ugandan filmmakers through a new initiative.

Feb 23 • 18:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chung Ang University awards honorary doctorate in business administration to Koo Ja-kyum, chairman of NVH Korea

Chung Ang University has conferred an honorary doctorate in business administration to Koo Ja-kyum, chairman of NVH Korea, in recognition of his contributions to the domestic automotive industry and global industrial development.

Feb 20 • 02:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BRIT Awards 2026 – Who's performing as new star revealed, who's hosting and when is it?

The BRIT Awards 2026 will feature global hitmaker Alex Warren among the performers, set to take place in Manchester for the first time in history.

Feb 16 • 17:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Kangaroo, Wolfram bring north Australia's film industry to global stage

The film 'Kangaroo', filmed in Alice Springs, has achieved international success, becoming Germany's highest-grossing Australian film in 25 years.

Feb 14 • 22:53 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Skebo boasted about an award - from a notorious company: 'Scam award'

The company AI Global Media, known for its dubious awards, has presented supposedly prestigious honors to various organizations, raising concerns about their legitimacy.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The championship held in Lithuania received global recognition

The UIPM declared the modern pentathlon championship in Kaunas, Lithuania, as the 'Best Overall Event 2025' during its annual awards.

Feb 9 • 15:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

From Winter in Europe to the Fall of the Oscars: The Agenda of Film Festivals in 2026

The article discusses the busy season for global cinema starting February 7, 2026, transitioning from European winter festivals to the awards spring, culminating in a significant autumn for the Oscars.

Feb 8 • 08:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bad Bunny at Super Bowl: how a packager from a humble Puerto Rican town became a global phenomenon

Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican artist, has risen from humble beginnings to become a global sensation, recently making history at the Grammy Awards and set to perform at the Super Bowl.

Feb 7 • 17:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

800 Educational Centers and Murals: Indian Rubal Nagy Wins Best Teacher in the World Award

Indian teacher and activist Rubal Nagy won the global teacher award worth one million dollars for her creation of over 800 educational centers and educational murals in impoverished neighborhoods.

Feb 6 • 13:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

UNESCO receives applications for the Guillermo Cano Prize for Press Freedom

The 2026 edition of the Guillermo Cano Prize for Press Freedom is accepting applications until February 15, recognizing significant contributions to global press freedom.

Feb 6 • 13:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

CFO Excellence Awards: a new competition starts in "Rzeczpospolita"

The CFO Excellence Awards recognizes the evolving role of CFOs as strategic leaders amid challenges like global uncertainty and digital transformation.

Feb 6 • 04:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Lithuania's Victory in the Global Meaningful Digital Innovation Competition WSA

Lithuania won in the 'Learning and Education' category at the World Summit Awards (WSA), an international competition recognizing digital solutions from around the globe.

Feb 5 • 12:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Composer Tõnu Kõrvits: I am also very concerned about what is happening in the world

Composer Tõnu Kõrvits expresses his concerns about current global events while receiving the Cultural Capital annual award for his exceptional contributions to music this year.

Feb 4 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SP teacher elected the most influential educator in the world by foundation that created the award known as the 'Nobel of Education'

São Paulo teacher Débora Garofalo has been recognized as the most influential educator in the world by the Varkey Foundation, known for its Global Teacher Prize.

Feb 4 • 20:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Grammy honors Preta Gil and other 23 Brazilian artists

At the 68th Grammy Awards, Preta Gil and 23 other Brazilian artists were honored in the In Memoriam segment, and Caetano Veloso and Bethânia won the Best Global Music Album award.

Feb 2 • 21:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Enel People Awards, enhancing talents by promoting a culture of innovation and self-entrepreneurship

The Enel People Awards is a global internal competition that encourages employees to present innovative ideas and projects to contribute to the company's growth.

Feb 2 • 17:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Bad Bunny: from singing on his balcony in Puerto Rico to breaking global records and raising his voice against Trump

Bad Bunny, a Grammy winner, is set to be a key performer at a controversial Super Bowl halftime show after achieving global recognition.

Feb 2 • 11:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Grammy 2026: The big winners of the music night, Kendrick Lamar's record and the upsets

The Grammy Awards 2026 showcased notable winners, Kendrick Lamar's record-breaking achievement, and surprising moments during the ceremony, reaffirming its status as a leading institution in the global music industry.

Feb 2 • 08:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Grammy awards Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia for live recording of their tour

Brazilian siblings Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia won the Grammy for Best Global Music Album with their live recording 'Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo', marking Bethânia's first Grammy win and Veloso's third.

Feb 1 • 23:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Bad Bunny crowned by Grammy with politically themed album of the year; see

Bad Bunny made history as the first artist to win Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards with a Spanish-language album, taking home three awards including Urban Music Album and Global Music Performance.

Feb 1 • 19:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Tripadvisor Ranking: Auschwitz Among the World's Tourist Attractions of 2026

Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards recognize Auschwitz as one of the top global tourist attractions for 2026, based on user reviews and ratings.

Jan 15 • 09:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Czech conductor Jakub Hrůša received the 'Oscar of classical music'

Conductor Jakub Hrůša has been honored with the title of Artist of the Year by the International Classical Music Awards, affirming his exceptional status on the global music scene.

Jan 13 • 14:20 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

'International influence' over 2026 edition of the Golden Globes

The article discusses the impact of global perspectives on the upcoming 2026 Golden Globes awards.

Jan 12 • 11:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Croatian creatives Kristina Volf and Sean Poropat in the jury of one of the world's most influential design awards

Kristina Volf and Sean Poropat have been appointed to the jury of the Art Directors Club's 105th Annual Awards in New York, a prestigious global competition in creative communications and design.

Jan 12 • 11:14 UTC

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