66 m. ago Nobel Peace Prize embroiled in betting scandal: Probe launched after outsider beat Trump

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was an obscure candidate just 12 hours before she was announced as winner on Friday.

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4 h. ago Trump makes gracious gesture after missing out on Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado

The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded Machado 'for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela'.

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5 h. ago US might dragged Netanyahu to the table. The real prize for Trump would be keeping him there | Jonathan Freedland

The ceasefire in Gaza happened because the US president lost patience, but now he must be vigilant. If Israel’s PM can scupper the plan, he willAfter so many images of death and devastation, what sweet relief to see pictures of joy. On the world’s TV news broadcasts, the screen was split on Thursday: celebrations in Gaza and celebrations in Israel, the scenes of cheering and clapping mirroring each other, as if to confirm that this was a war the peoples themselves wanted over long ago – and which most never wanted to begin.The images were not unfamiliar. We had seen a version of them in January, when a ceasefire was announced to great jubilation. That held only until mid-March, when Israel broke the agreement and resumed its bombardment of Gaza, an experience that should temper, and caveat, the current hope with the knowledge that things can unravel at any moment. Still, this time, even the region’s most seasoned pessimists concede, the deal looks more durable. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Trump wants a prize for the Gaza deal. But the real question is, why didn't he do it earlier? | Jonathan Freedland

The ceasefire in Gaza happened when the US president lost patience, but how much horror occurred, how many people were killed because he delayed?After so many images of death and devastation, what sweet relief to see pictures of joy. On the world’s TV news broadcasts, the screen was split on Thursday: celebrations in Gaza and celebrations in Israel, the scenes of cheering and clapping mirroring each other, as if to confirm that this was a war the peoples themselves wanted over long ago – and which most never wanted to begin.The images were not unfamiliar. We had seen a version of them in January, when a ceasefire was announced to great jubilation. That held only until mid-March, when Israel broke the agreement and resumed its bombardment of Gaza, an experience that should temper, and caveat, the current hope with the knowledge that things can unravel at any moment. Still, this time, even the region’s most seasoned pessimists concede, the deal looks more durable. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner dedicates her award to Donald Trump and says her country is counting on him to bring freedom

The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded Machado 'for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela'.

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6 h. ago Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner says her country is counting on TRUMP to bring freedom after she beat him to coveted prize

The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded Machado 'for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela'.

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6 h. ago Trump has been lavished with praise for delivering peace in Gaza – but did he really?

Donald Trump has been feted for his diplomatic role in the Gaza peace plan, but does the evidence stack up, asks world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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6 h. ago Nobel committee reacts to Trump and allies’ pressure campaign for Peace Prize

The Nobel Peace Prize committee has reacted to Donald Trump and his allies’ campaign for the US president to win the award, claiming it would be an “insult” to America if he did not.

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7 h. ago Nobel Peace Prize chair gives sneering justification for snubbing Trump for Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado

The White House has responded after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado instead of Donald Trump.

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8 h. ago White House fury after Nobel Peace Prize handed to Venezuelan opposition leader instead of Donald Trump

The White House has responded after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado instead of President Donald Trump.

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9 h. ago 'All the reasons why Donald Trump will never win the Nobel Peace Prize he craves'

As Donald Trump wins a peace deal in Gaza, the Nobel committee denied him the peace prize he craves, says Fleet Street Fox. It comes as no surprise

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9 h. ago White House blasts Nobel Peace Prize committee over Donald Trump snub

Trump has openly and desperately campaigned to be given the gong, but was overlooked. The White House accused the Nobel Committee of placing "politics over peace"

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9 h. ago Nobel chair addresses whether Trump’s Peace Prize claims impacted on decision

The chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee addressed whether Donald Trump's claim that he should win the award affected deliberations regarding who should be awarded the Peace Prize.

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9 h. ago Nobel chair addresses whether Trump’s Peace Prize claims impacted decision

The chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee addressed whether Donald Trump's claim that he should win the award affected deliberations regarding who should be awarded the Peace Prize.

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10 h. ago Voices: ‘Next year, let’s see’: Readers weigh in as Trump misses out on Nobel Peace Prize

Our community remain sceptical about Donald Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize chances, and say he may have a shot in 2026 if his Gaza ceasefire leads to lasting peace

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10 h. ago Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado once described Trump as a ‘visionary.’ She just won his coveted Nobel Peace Prize

Maria Corina Machado was given the award for promoting democracy in Venezuela and says that the US president is the country’s best chance for regime change

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10 h. ago Why Trump didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize – but still has one big chance

US leader has insisted he should have won the prestigious award ‘four or five times’ by now

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10 h. ago Senior Labour MP says Donald Trump SHOULD get the Nobel Peace Prize next year if he brings peace to Gaza... after Keir Starmer dodged backing US President for the award

Dame Emily Thornberry, the chair of the House of Commons' foreign affairs committee, said 'of course' the US President should receive the prestigious award.

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10 h. ago Maria Corina Machado, who defeated Trump to win the Nobel Peace Prize, is one of the president’s biggest fans

Maria Corina Machado was given the award for promoting democracy in Venezuela and says that the US president is the country’s best chance for regime change

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10 h. ago Who is Maria Corina Machado? Nobel Peace Prize winner who beat Trump is Venezuelan opposition leader in hiding

The opposition leader became a symbol of resistance in the face of growing authoritarianism in Venezuela

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