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10/06/2026October 6, 2026
Nobel Physics Prize goes to Francis Halzen for neutrino work
10/05/2026October 5, 2026
German and US scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine
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Nobel Prize announcements 2026
Nobel Prize announcements 2026
Each year, the Nobel Prize is awarded for outstanding achievements. The laureates are announced in October.Society10/06/2026October 6, 2026
How the Nobel Literature Prize winner is secretly chosen
How the Nobel Literature Prize winner is secretly chosen
Ahead of the Nobel Prize in Literature announcement, what goes on behind the scenes in the selection of the laureate? Literature10/06/2026October 6, 2026
Ukrainian activist: Russia enjoyed impunity for decades
Ukrainian activist: Russia enjoyed impunity for decades
2022 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk speaks to DW about the human toll of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Conflicts02/23/2026February 23, 202608:03 min
Ethiopia faces renewed strain with Tigray and Eritrea
Ethiopia faces renewed strain with Tigray and Eritrea
Diplomats are urging restraint amid a buildup of troops along the borders with Tigray and neighboring Eritrea.Conflicts02/20/2026February 20, 2026
Trump accepts Machado’s Nobel medal in White House meeting
Trump accepts Machado’s Nobel medal in White House meeting
The gift did not move Trump to change his mind about Machado’s fitness to govern in Venezuela.Politics01/16/2026January 16, 202602:50 min
Venezuela: Machado presents Trump her Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuela: Machado presents Trump her Nobel Peace Prize
The Venezuelan opposition leader visited the White House, while the interim government plans to attract oil investment. Politics01/15/2026January 15, 2026Show moreSkip next section In the spotlight
In the spotlight
Nobel Prize: 7 facts we bet you didn’t know
Prize medals auctioned off for millions, female geniuses ignored and embarrassing mistakes: The Nobel has seen it all.Diversity10/04/2025October 4, 2025
Is the Nobel Prize still relevant today?
The Nobel Prize faces criticism over how winners are chosen, and may give a warped idea of scientific progress. Science10/03/2025October 3, 2025
Nobel Peace Prize contender fights for girls in Africa
Zuriel Oduwole is a contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. She wants to empower girls to take charge of their own futures.Human Rights04/25/2025April 25, 202501:29 minAll content (636) on this topic
