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Israeli media reports that former President Donald Trump plans to visit Israel in April to receive the Israel Prize, the country's highest cultural honor.

US President Donald Trump plans to visit Israel in April to receive the country's highest cultural award according to Israeli Channel 14.

Karolina Kudelina-Zhang, a researcher from Tallinn University of Technology's Virumaa College, received this year's President's Young Engineer Award for her work in the development of diagnostic methods for electrical machines.

The mano a mano bullfighting contest between Borja Jiménez and Tomás Rufo ended in controversy due to the president's decision not to award Rufo two ears despite audience pleas.

Wahid Oshodi, President of the International Table Tennis Federation Africa, expressed surprise at his nomination for the Sports Personality of the Year at the Sportsville Special Recognition Awards.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised actor Sean Penn for choosing to meet him over attending the Oscars, where Penn won the award for Best Supporting Actor.

Actor Sean Penn was photographed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after missing the Oscars ceremony, in which he won an award for 'A Battle After Another'.

Sean Penn, who won the 2026 Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, did not attend the ceremony as he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Sean Penn chose to visit Ukraine instead of attending the Oscars, where he won an award, to meet President Zelensky and show support for the country amidst ongoing conflict.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda awarded the highest state honor to Czech President Petr Pavel for his contributions to developing bilateral relations between Lithuania and the Czech Republic.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced the first laureates of the newly established European Council for Merit amid criticism regarding the timing of the announcement.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda received the highest state award of Moldova from President Maia Sandu for strengthening bilateral relations and supporting Moldova's EU aspirations.

Valdas Adamkus, a former president of Lithuania, has been honored with an award from the European Parliament for his contributions to Europe.

Finnish President Sauli Niinistö has been appointed as an honorary member of the European Order of Merit, a prestigious award recognizing significant contributions to European integration.

Leila Pereira, president of Palmeiras, will not attend a Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry session due to conflicting schedules with a ceremony celebrating the team's Campeonato Paulista victory.

Director Jung Yoon-seok has been awarded the top prize at the 4th Korean Independent Film Awards for his documentary work capturing the events surrounding the arrest warrant issued for former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

A former teacher who declined a presidential medal from Yoon Suk-yeol has been awarded the medal again by President Lee.

Susan Sarandon, honored with the Goya International award in 2026, praised Spain's president for his clarity on political issues while advocating for Palestine.

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.

Estonian President Alar Karis humorously engaged with award recipients during the national decoration ceremony, leading to a viral moment on TikTok.

Henry Sildaru, the Olympic silver medalist in freestyle skiing, received the Order of the White Star, Class II from President Alar Karis for his remarkable achievements.

The Lithuanian president has revoked a state award from Dmitro Tabačņiks, a controversial former associate of ex-Ukrainian President Yanukovych, amid allegations of treason.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda revoked a state award from former Ukrainian politician Dmytro Tabachnyk, who was recently convicted of collaborating with Russia.

Former Malawian President Joyce Banda was honored with an Award of Excellence for Service to Humanity at the 39th African Union Heads of State Summit in Addis Ababa, focusing on water shortages and regional conflicts.

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has criticized the IOC's statement on his state award, drawing parallels with IOC President Kirsty Coventry's recognition from Robert Mugabe.

Arbo Valdma, a distinguished pianist and music educator from Pärnu, will receive a state decoration from the Estonian president on the eve of Estonia's Independence Day.

Lynette Howell Taylor, president of the Academy of Cinema, shares six useful tips for Oscar winners at a pre-award ceremony lunch.

Israel has formally invited former President Donald Trump to receive its highest honor for his support of the Jewish people at a forthcoming award ceremony.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda critiques the suggestion of awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump, suggesting that it undermines the award's integrity.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda criticized the pressure from politicians to nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming it undermines the award's integrity.

The head of Lithuania's parliament expressed that the lack of support from neighboring countries' parliamentary leaders influenced his decision to not endorse the Nobel Prize initiative for the US president.

Judith Colell addresses the controversy surrounding her recent Gaudí Awards wins while serving as the president of the Catalan Film Academy.

The U.S. ambassador to Poland, Thomas Rose, announced the end of diplomatic relations with Polish Deputy Speaker Włodzimierz Czarzasty after he rejected a proposal to award Donald Trump the Nobel Peace Prize, citing offensive remarks about the president.

President Donald Trump personally informed the family of Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis about his Medal of Honor award in a moving phone call.

Rein Taaramäe, a professional cyclist who recently won the Sharjah cycling tour in the UAE, thanked his first coach during an award ceremony where he received a national honor from President Alar Karis.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino argues against boycotting World Cup matches in the U.S. over Donald Trump's actions and supports Russia's return to football competitions, stating that such boycotts only promote more hatred.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino suggested lifting the ban on Russia from international competitions, arguing it has not achieved any results, while also maintaining that excluding Israel is inappropriate and defending the decision to award Donald Trump a peace prize.

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the Grammy Awards and threatened to sue presenter Trevor Noah over a joke linking him to Jeffrey Epstein.

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the Grammy Awards and threatened legal action against host Trevor Noah over remarks made about Trump's alleged connection to Jeffrey Epstein.

Alexandra K. Hafsteinsdóttir, a geology student, received the President of Iceland's Innovation Award for her project on groundwater mapping in the Reykjanes Peninsula.

The Nobel Peace Prize committee has issued a statement asserting that the award belongs solely to recipient María Corina Machado, regardless of her decision to transfer the prize money to President Donald Trump.

Venezuelan opposition politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado presented her award medal to President Donald Trump during a meeting, despite the fact that the Nobel Committee states it is non-transferable, raising questions about the implications of this gesture.

Venezuelan opposition politician María Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump, symbolically bringing him closer to the coveted award.

American President Donald Trump thanked Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado after a symbolic meeting at the White House, with the Norwegian Committee reminding that the award is not an honorary one.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado symbolically presented US President Donald Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal, despite the award not being transferable.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino expresses his belief that Donald Trump deserves the FIFA Peace Prize for his accomplishments, reflecting on their expanding relationship.

The Norwegian Nobel Institute has rejected the idea that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado could share her Nobel Peace Prize with President Donald Trump, emphasizing that the award cannot be revoked or transferred once announced.

Nobel Institute stated that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked after Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado suggested giving her 2025 award to President Trump.

Author Hildur Knútsdóttir received the Icelandic Optimism Award during a ceremony at Kjarvalsstaðir, presented by Iceland's President Halla Tómasdóttir, along with a monetary prize of 1.5 million krónur.

A significant controversy erupted after Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado offered to share her Nobel Peace Prize with U.S. President Donald Trump, drawing criticism for being disrespectful to the award's international prestige.