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‘Guy who didn’t do a damn thing’: Maria Corina Machado crushes Trump’s hopes for 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
As the Nobel Committee geared up on Friday to announce the Nobel Peace Prize winner, the eyes of the whole world were on Donald Trump. Reason? In the days running up to the Nobel Peace Prize announcement, Trump was vocal (practically adamant)...
Gaza Peace Summit In Egypt: Full List Of Leaders Attending And Key Names Missing
Last Updated:October 13, 2025, 10:33 IST A high-stakes summit opens in Sharm el-Sheikh as Donald Trump’s Gaza roadmap faces its first major test Trump, Sisi Lead Global Effort to Consolidate Gaza Ceasefire at Egypt SummitOn Monday, October 13,...
New music this week (part 1): Songs from Nemo, Loreen, Mimicat and more
Although we’re officially into the Eurovision 2026 season, it will still be some time before we hear any national final and Eurovision songs. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new...
Silence isn’t neutral—It’s complicity
This article contains discussions of genocide, war, and civilian deaths that some readers may find distressing. Queen’s is once again being called upon to divest from Israel, and once again, they’ve had nothing to say in response. The University’s...
Agreement on Gaza: Immediate ceasefire and hostages released on Monday
Today's headlines: Palestinian who grew up in a refugee camp in Jordan to recieve Noble Prize for Chemistry; China tightens restrictions on rare earth exports ahead of the possible Trump-Xi summit in South Korea at the end of the month; New WHO...
Trump’s claims for ending some wars ring hollow
The award of this year's Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuela's chief opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has added insult to injury as far as US President Donald Trump is concerned. After she managed to unify the opposition to President Nicolas...
'I was suffering from jetlag' - John O’Shea jokes on Lisbon clash that launched Ronaldo's career
John O’Shea was hurtled into a state of dizziness by Cristiano Ronaldo when he first visited Estádio José Alvalade and the hope is his Ireland successors aren’t left similarly spinning on Saturday. Ronaldo is still going at 40 and will earn his...
Netanyahu posts AI image of Trump winning Nobel Peace Prize
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday posted an AI-generated image of US President Donald Trump winning the Nobel Peace Prize as the premier stands at his side, after Israel and Hamas agreed to a Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal based on...
From the Dogefather to the Zoom founder: These are the US tech and business titans who came here on H-1B visas
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
At Gaza Summit, India To Stress Secure Israel, Viable Palestinian State
Home Don't Miss At Gaza Summit, India To Stress Secure Israel, Viable Palestinian State Key issues on the table as Donald Trump and other leaders sit down to discuss taking forward the Gaza ceasefire India will participate in the high-level...
Preview: Portugal vs Republic of Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's 2026 World Cup qualifier between Portugal and Republic of Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Portugal will endeavour to preserve their perfect start in 2026 World Cup qualifying when...
Afghanistan’s Quake Crisis: Access, Winter Needs, and a Hollowed Aid System
Colin Thomas-Jensen outlines Afghanistan’s overlapping crises: earthquakes on top of a humanitarian emergency, sanctions and access hurdles, power outages, and bans limiting the aid of Afghan women. Nearly 22.9 million people need help; pre-winter...
India News | Indian Army Gears Up to Host UN Troop Contributing Countries' Chiefs' Conclave in New Delhi
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): The Indian Army will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs' Conclave in New Delhi from October 14 to 16, 2025, bringing together senior military leadership from 32 nations that...
Nobel Peace Prize 2025: What are Trump’s credentials, and can he win?
As the Norwegian Nobel Committee prepares to announce this year’s winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, one name, one persona hovers over its decision – the United States president, Donald Trump. Since stepping into office in January, Trump has made it...
Trump expected in Israel as hostages and detainees await release
US President Donald Trump is expected to visit Israel on Monday and address the Knesset, making him the first American leader to do so in 17 years. Mr Trump is also set to go to Egypt to participate in a Gaza peace plan signing ceremony. Egypt...
India News | Indian Army Gears Up to Host UN Troop Contributing Countries' Chiefs' Conclave
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): The Indian Army will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs' Conclave in New Delhi from October 14 to 16, 2025, bringing together senior military leadership from 32 nations that...
WATCH | Fadi Hanania: ‘This time, we feel the plan is honest’
The Palestinian ambassador to Malta is optimistic about US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza. Fadi Hanania describes it as a potentially genuine step toward ending two years of devastation and opening a pathway to Palestinian...
How did White House respond to Trump losing out on Nobel Peace Prize?
Despite his campaigning, Donald Trump missed out on winning the Nobel Peace Prize, with the award instead going to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. According to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Machado was chosen “for her tireless...
JOHN KIRIAKOU: Militarized Police
The time to transfer funding away from hardware and to counseling training is now. North Penn Tactical Response Team practice, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. (Tim McAteer, CC BY-SA 3.0/ Wikimedia Commons) By John Kiriakou Special to Consortium...
Why Trump is unlikely to win Nobel Peace prize despite nominations from several countries
All eyes are on Norway’s Nobel Committee, as they will announce the Nobel Peace Prize today. This year, this award has garnered more attention than usual — the reason being Donald Trump’s clamouring for it. The US president has long wanted the...