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Sir Peter Jackson, the acclaimed director known for the Lord of the Rings trilogy, is set to receive the prestigious Palm d'Or award at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Argentine writer and journalist Luisa Valenzuela has been selected as an honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, alongside notable international artists.

Peter Jackson has been awarded the honorary Golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival in recognition of his significant impact on Hollywood filmmaking.

Peter Jackson will receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival for his contributions to cinema.

Peter Jackson is set to receive the honorary Palme d'Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival for his outstanding career and creativity.

Yoon Ho-sang, who led the association for families of civilian victims during and after the Korean War, passed away at the age of 79 on the 5th due to illness.

Artist Mari Boine received this year's honorary award from Musikkforleggerne, recognizing her significant impact on Norwegian and Sámi music over the past 40 years.

Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir has been named first on the Independence Party's list for the upcoming municipal elections in Hafnarfjörður.

Siim Kallas, the founder and current honorary chairman of the Reform Party, acknowledged the party's low ratings and the absence of a clear plan to overcome this challenge in a recent interview.

The third delay of the Kairos-3 rocket launch raises questions about the balance between caution and necessity in space exploration.

Jim Carrey received an honorary César award in Paris, delivering a speech in French, which led to speculation online about whether it was indeed him or a celebrity impersonator.

Actor Mário Gomes has taken on a new honorary presidency in a political party while advocating for military involvement in Rio's security.

Actor Jim Carrey, 64, was awarded a French Honorary César in Paris, drawing attention to his altered appearance and sparking speculation about possible changes to his face.

Åge Hareide was posthumously awarded the NFF's prestigious gold badge at a football conference, accepted by his son Bendik Hareide.

Jim Carrey amazed the audience at the 2026 César Awards by delivering his acceptance speech in French while receiving an honorary award.

Pablo 'Pitu' Barrientos has joined San Lorenzo as the president of professional football in an honorary capacity, amidst organizational changes within the club following a scandal.

The National Universities Commission of Nigeria has implemented new guidelines to regulate the award of honorary doctorate degrees amid concerns over their misuse.

Former Green League MP Mari Holopainen is set to take over the parliamentary position left by Pekka Haavisto, who is moving on to a UN role in Sudan.

The community of Markt Schwaben is mourning the loss of an honorary citizen and influential theater figure, Marga Kappl, who greatly shaped the cultural life in the region.

The National Universities Commission in Nigeria has released new guidelines to regulate the award and usage of honorary doctorate degrees amidst concerns over their indiscriminate conferment.

Shigenobu Nagamori, the founder of Nidec, has resigned from his position as honorary chairman amid ongoing concerns of improper accounting at the company.

Sogang University’s Art & Technology Department honored honorary chairman Shin Young-kyun with a plaque and a dedication film during a special event.

Marciele Albuquerque, a contestant on BBB 26, is honored with the title of honorary citizen of Amazonas by the state assembly.

Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstone, a Montreal-born perfumer and Honorary Consul of Canada, finds success in Bermuda with her Lili Bermuda Perfumery while supporting the Canadian community there.

Catalan singer Joan Manuel Serrat is set to visit Argentina to receive an honorary doctorate from the National University of Cuyo and catch up with friends in Buenos Aires.

Jeff Stelling has returned as honorary president of Hartlepool United following a break from talkSPORT, after expressing discontent over club ownership.

Petras Džervus, an honorary citizen of Alytus district known for his contributions to local history and education, has passed away, prompting condolences from the local community.

Finnish politician and former foreign minister Pekka Haavisto is honored with an honorary doctorate by the University of Helsinki.

The Campinas City Council is set to vote on a law requiring the use of body cameras by municipal guards and to honor Olympic volleyball champion Bruninho with honorary citizenship.

Renowned political scientist Nona Maguer has been awarded an honorary doctorate in Sociology at the University of Athens, where she discussed the current crisis of democracy in France.

Many notable residents of Tartu will gather at ERM on February 22 to celebrate the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, with speeches from key figures including Prime Minister Kristen Michal.

Luigi Di Maio, former Italian minister and notable figure of the Five Star Movement, has been appointed honorary professor at King's College London, an ironic upgrade given his challenges with the English language.

Luigi Di Maio has been appointed as an Honorary Professor at King's College London, where he will focus on defense, security, and public policy.

Queen Sofia received an honorary doctorate from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria amidst opposition from some faculty members.

An honorary event was held in Thessaloniki to recognize the contributions of Ioannis Vardopoulos and inaugurate the new tradition of the "PASYD Day of Honor - Excellence, Research & Social Contribution."

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.

Ott Ojaveer, the long-serving director of Hugo Treffner Gymnasium, expresses gratitude for a recent honor while highlighting that the achievements belong to the entire school community, not just himself, and voices concerns about the changing priorities in education.

Sigurður Reynir and Grímur were honored with awards from the Asus Fund in recognition of their contributions.

Jayder Soares, honorary president of Acadêmicos do Grande Rio, threw a chair at journalists during the school's parade at Sapucaí, highlighting rising tensions at the event.

The article discusses the political implications of certain Lithuanian politicians' abstentions during a vote for independence and their current stance on the renaming of streets and revocation of honorary titles.

Giorgia Meloni, Italy's Prime Minister, seeks to strengthen Italy's role as a bridge between Europe and Africa during her visit to Addis Ababa as an honorary guest at the African Union summit.

Olaug Bollestad has been appointed as an honorary member of Rogaland KrF in recognition of her long-standing political commitment.

Michelle Yeoh, the Oscar-winning actress, emphasized the need for equitable representation in cinema while receiving the Honorary Golden Bear at Berlinale.

The Berlinale event features a style voting initiative where attendees can vote for the best outfit, with highlights including Michelle Yeoh receiving an honorary award.

Michelle Yeoh was awarded the Honorary Golden Bear at the opening gala of the Berlinale, celebrated by filmmaker Sean Baker for both her professional and personal achievements.

Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh is set to receive an honorary award at the Berlinale film festival in Berlin.

Toivo Univer, a fruit researcher at the Polli Horticultural Research Centre, recently celebrated his 85th birthday and received recognition as an honorary citizen of Mulgi municipality as well as the Order of the White Star, 5th Class from the president of Estonia.

The upcoming municipal elections in Munich on March 8 will determine the city's future mayor and 80 honorary city councilors amid a competitive political landscape.

Wilhelm Leibl, a prominent 19th-century painter, captured peasant life in Upper Bavaria and has faced both criticism and acclaim for his realistic depictions of rural life.

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, highlighted key achievements during his tenure at the university's 10th convocation, where notable Nigerians were also honored.