Polish PM Donald Tusk cautioned against a political conflict with Ukraine, calling it a strategic mistake. This follows Poland revoking Zelenskyy's top honor after he supported renaming a unit after nationalists who massacred Poles in WWII. Meanwhile, Ukraine's attacks on Russian fuel supplies in Crimea have led to civilian gas sales suspension.
The nominees for the 66th annual TV Week Logies have been revealed, featuring a new award for Most Popular Sports Presenter. Robert Irwin will host the event, with major contenders for the Gold Logie including Lisa Millar, Julia Morris, and Poh Ling Yeow. ABC leads nominations with 41, while Amazon Prime Video is the most-nominated streamer.
ABC Classic has revealed the 12 semifinalists for the ABC Young Performers Awards live performance round in August. The competition, open to solo instrumentalists aged 31 and under, has launched careers of notable Australian musicians. The semifinalists, representing various instruments and states, will perform recitals in Sydney and Melbourne, with three finalists advancing to compete with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
ABC Classic has revealed the 12 semi-finalists for the ABC Young Performers Awards, aged 31 and under. The competition, which has launched careers of notable Australian musicians, will see these semi-finalists perform live recitals in Sydney and Melbourne in August, with a chance to compete in the televised Grand Final with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
A ExpoQueijo Brasil Araxá International Cheese Awards 2026 acontecerá de 25 a 28 de junho no Grande Hotel e Termas de Araxá, com estrutura ampliada, novos espaços de gastronomia, palestras, negócios e 86 estandes.
Le réalisateur de sitcoms James Burrows, surnommé "le Spielberg des sitcoms", est décédé à 85 ans. Il est connu pour son travail sur "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" et "The Dick Van Dyke Show".
تستضيف دبي الدورة الثالثة لجوائز "Top Humanity Leaders Awards" في 27 يونيو 2026، لتكريم شخصيات عربية وعالمية مؤثرة. يشهد الحدث حضورا سوريا بارزا مع تكريم النجمين سلوم حداد وقيس الشيخ نجيب، بالإضافة إلى شخصيات من لبنان وفنزويلا وبورتوريكو وتركيا.
Russia claims Ukraine's decision to renounce Polish state awards, in response to Poland stripping Zelensky of an order, provides Warsaw legal grounds to oppose Ukraine's EU accession due to the glorification of Nazism.
Neeraj Chopra was awarded 'Best Male Athlete of the Year 2025' at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards in New Delhi. Despite an 8th-place finish at the World Championships, his 2025 season included a historic 90.23m throw in Doha. PT Usha and Anju Bobby George received Lifetime Achievement Awards.
President Droupadi Murmu will present 65 Padma Awards, including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, to prominent personalities. Notable recipients include tennis legend Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty, singer Alka Yagnik, cricketer Rohit Sharma, and former Supreme Court judge KT Thomas.
2026年全球OTT大獎在南韓舉行，中國演員宋威龍和田曦薇分別以壓倒性票數贏得人氣獎，擊敗金宣虎、曾敬驊等競爭者。宋威龍感謝觀眾喜愛他主演的《驕陽似我》，田曦薇則感謝粉絲支持《逐玉》。
Marketing Türkiye ve BoomSonar'ın Brandverse Awards'unda Honda Türkiye, Motosiklet kategorisinde 8. kez altın ödül kazanırken, Otomobil kategorisinde de bronz ödüle layık görüldü. Ödüller, 52 binden fazla markanın sosyal medya performansının analiz edildiği SocialBrands Veri Analitiği Bölümü'nde sahiplerini buldu.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and top officials are returning Polish state decorations in a dispute over the naming of a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), accused of World War II massacres of Poles. Poland's President Nawrocki announced he would strip Zelenskyy of an award, prompting the reciprocal action.
Top Ukrainian officials are returning Polish awards in protest after President Zelenskyy was stripped of Warsaw's Order of the White Eagle over his naming of a military unit after the WWII Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), accused of massacring Poles.
Le réalisateur James Burrows, cocréateur de la série "Cheers" et qui a tourné des sitcoms à succès comme "Friends" et "Will & Grace", est décédé à 85 ans. Sa famille a salué son "héritage durable" et sa contribution à la télévision.
Ukraine officials, including Kyrylo Budanov and Vasyl Bodnar, returned Polish state awards in protest against Warsaw's decision to revoke President Zelensky's highest state honor. The move escalates recent tensions between the two allies, sparked by Ukraine's approval of naming a military unit after the controversial WWII nationalist group UPA.
Pera Müzesi, Marketing Türkiye ve BoomSonar işbirliğiyle düzenlenen Brandverse Awards'ta "Müzeler" kategorisinde üst üste dördüncü kez Altın Ödül'e layık görüldü. 52 binden fazla sosyal medya marka hesabının performansının incelendiği yarışmada, müzenin dijital mecralardaki başarısı ödüllendirildi.
Palestine's President Mahmoud Abbas posthumously awarded the Order of Palestine to General Võ Nguyên Giáp, recognizing his contributions to national liberation movements and support for the Palestinian cause. The medal was received by his son, Võ Hồng Nam.
Amazon has dropped its distribution of Luca Guadagnino's Sam Altman biopic, 'Artificial,' citing a desire for a different studio to release it. This decision follows Amazon's significant $15bn investment in OpenAI, Sam Altman's company, and Jeff Bezos's friendship with Altman. The film, starring Andrew Garfield as Altman, is reportedly not a flattering portrayal.
The reimagined St Kilda pier and the Sunbury community arts and cultural precinct were among the top winners at the 2026 Australian Institute of Architects’ Victorian awards. The pier project, a $53m government initiative, won the Victorian architecture medal, while the Sunbury precinct, a transformation of a former asylum, secured heritage and interior architecture awards.
The first Bridge Awards ceremony in Moscow honored outstanding foreigners for their contributions to Russia's economy and culture. Winners included a Japanese dancer, an American UFC fighter, and a US journalist, with Steven Seagal presenting an award and commenting on US values.
Vinamilk đã giành 5 giải thưởng tại World Dairy Innovation Awards 2026 ở Barcelona, bao gồm Sữa tốt nhất dành cho trẻ em và Sản phẩm dinh dưỡng đổi mới xuất sắc nhất. Đây là lần đầu tiên một doanh nghiệp giành nhiều giải thưởng như vậy, cho thấy sự chuyển dịch của Vinamilk sang các giải pháp dinh dưỡng cá nhân hóa và giá trị gia tăng.
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three U.S. veterans for their courageous actions in Vietnam and Afghanistan. The ceremony honored Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery, and posthumously Marine Corps Col. John W. Ripley for acts of heroism that saved lives and repelled enemy forces.
President Trump awarded military honors while commenting on the stock market, calling oil prices "dropping like a rock." He also referred to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as "Secretary of War" and noted his own inability to award himself the medal.
