Guardian journalists win across categories at Press Awards in London
Political editor Pippa Crerar and features writer Simon Hattenstone top major categories and Malak A Tantesh wins for Gaza reportingZesha Saleem (the Guardian)
Political editor Pippa Crerar and features writer Simon Hattenstone top major categories and Malak A Tantesh wins for Gaza reportingZesha Saleem (the Guardian)
The historian won $50,000 for her nonfiction book Näku Dhäruk: The Bark Petitions, which judges praised as deeply researched, ‘highly original’ and ‘vividly alive’Emma Joyce (the Guardian)
The £20,000 award for writers aged 39 or under goes to Joy Is My Middle Name, a collection about navigating race, addiction and womanhoodEmma Loffhagen (the Guardian)
All Her Lives is only the fifth short story collection to win the prestigious NZ$65,000 prize in 58 yearsKiran Dass (the Guardian)
Lai wins $60,000 literary award for her study of a young woman’s repression and rage as she struggles to juggle the needs of those around herSian Cain (the Guardian)
Comedian will host the 99th Oscars in 2027 after viewership dipped this year despite rise in social media engagementGuardian staff reporter (the Guardian)
In a rare public appearance, Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams warned of ‘networks of powerful elites’ using wealth and influence to silence dissenting voicesEmma Loffhagen (the Guardian)
The host of the film awards ceremony at which Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson shouted a racial slur has said he won’t host it againAndrew Pulver (the Guardian)
Australia’s most prominent portrait prize was announced on Friday at the Art Gallery of NSW, where the finalist exhibition will open on SaturdayKelly Burke (the Guardian)
The Venice Biennale, Eurovision and Cannes are framed as artists representing their nations. But in a fractured world national identity seems increasingly futilePhilip Oltermann (the Guardian)
This year’s winners also include Jill Lepore’s book on the constitution and Brian Goldstone’s on housing insecurityGuardian staff reporter (the Guardian)
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has also rewritten rules on international film eligibilityAdrian Horton (the Guardian)
Agents would not allow Pavel Talankin to carry statuette for Mr Nobody Against Putin onto flight from New YorkAdrian Horton (the Guardian)
The winner was chosen by the Art Gallery of NSW staff who hang the finalists for exhibition, ahead of the main prize announcement on 8 MayIma Caldwell (the Guardian)
The Plaza Prizes offered 10 awards in 2025 but some judges say they were not paid, while a number of winners hit back over AI accusationsShane Hickey (the Guardian)
‘If we celebrate the impact of physical storytelling, we must acknowledge the artists behind it,’ says Equity body, calling out the lack of movement categories in major awardsChris Wiegand (the Guardian)
Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah and Joy Division/New Order will also be inducted, along with the late Luther VandrossGuardian staff reporter (the Guardian)
Zegler won the Olivier award for best actress in a musical for her role in Jamie Lloyd’s ‘genius’ productionChris Wiegand (the Guardian)
West End spectacular about Michael Bond’s beloved bear wins seven prizes, while Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike, Paapa Essiedu and James Graham are all recognisedChris Wiegand (the Guardian)