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The Nobel Prize in Literature has historically been awarded to 122 people, of which only 18 have been women.
The writer Anne Carson has been awarded this Thursday with the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, a recognition for a unique work that moves between reality, dream and fantasy and that sometimes approaches science fiction.
Her election also represents recognition of a woman in an award historically dominated by Western writers. Of the 122 Nobel Prize winners in Literature, only 18 have been women.

The Brazilian artist Solange Pessoa inaugurates her first exhibition in Spain, 'Del día o de la noche', at the Botín Center in Santander, highlighting her installation 'Cathedral', made of leather and human hair collected over ten years, which explores textures, memory and the duality of opposites in her work.

The Canadian writer Anne Carson has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. The committee highlighted his unique work, which fuses reality, dream and fantasy, challenging literary genre conventions and exploring classic myths.

Maricarmen Abascal, 87, died at the Gregorio Marañón hospital after being evicted from her home in the Retiro district, where she had lived for more than seven decades. His death has generated protests throughout Spain and reactions from public figures such as Inés Hernand, David Uclés, Sarah Santaolalla, Ana Belén and Jordi Évole, who denounced the situation of housing vulnerability and blamed vulture funds, politicians and the media.

The Ministry of Culture awards the 2026 National Prize for Current Music to the artist Rosalía, highlighting the artistic significance of her album 'Lux' and her fundamental role in the global projection of Spanish music through collaboration.

Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-winning actress for 'On the Waterfront' and known for her role in Alfred Hitchcock's 'North By Northwest', died at the age of 102 in her home in Los Angeles of natural causes, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Directors Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo promote The Black Ball in Los Angeles after its success in Spain, where it grossed over 13 million euros. The film, distributed by Netflix, received the award for Best Director at the Critics Choice and is considered a strong candidate for the Oscar for Best Picture by Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.