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Awards and prizes

The 50 Best Restaurants 2026: Odette climbs to No. 15; Spain’s Asador Etxebarri is No. 1

Chef-owner Julien Royer (front row, centre) and his team at Odette.
Chef-owner Julien Royer (front row, centre) and his team at Odette.

Zelensky awards Ukrainian civilian honour to US First Lady Melania Trump

US First Lady Melania Trump announced a localised truce between Ukrainian and Russian forces to allow for residents of Oleshky on the southern front to leave in October.
US First Lady Melania Trump announced a localised truce between Ukrainian and Russian forces to allow for residents of Oleshky on the southern front to leave in October.

Auteur Lee Chang-dong is back after eight years with Possible Love — and he’s on Netflix

(From left) Zo In-sung, Cho Yeo-jeong, Sul Kyung-gu, Jeon Do-yeon and director Lee Chang-dong at the opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea on Oct 6.
(From left) Zo In-sung, Cho Yeo-jeong, Sul Kyung-gu, Jeon Do-yeon and director Lee Chang-dong at the opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea on Oct 6.

Harry Kane edged Kylian Mbappe out in tightest Ballon d’Or vote

Harry Kane (left) edged Kylian Mbappe by 28 points for the Ballon d’Or, France Football magazine has revealed.
Harry Kane (left) edged Kylian Mbappe by 28 points for the Ballon d’Or, France Football magazine has revealed.

Which are Singapore’s best workplaces in 2026?

Memory chipmaker Micron Technology retained its crown as Singapore’s best workplace among companies with 1,000 or more staff, in an annual ranking by consulting firm Great Place To Work.
Memory chipmaker Micron Technology retained its crown as Singapore’s best workplace among companies with 1,000 or more staff, in an annual ranking by consulting firm Great Place To Work.

Iran court sentences award-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi to 5 years in prison

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi shows off the trophy he received after winning the Palme d’Or at the Cannes film festival in 2025.
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi shows off the trophy he received after winning the Palme d’Or at the Cannes film festival in 2025.

SMRT bus driver who helped put out car fire among winners at Transport Gold Awards

SMRT bus driver Yau Minddin Muhamad (left) and SBS Transit senior assistant interchange supervisor Lim Poh Boon won the Outstanding Award, a top honour given out at the annual Transport Gold Awards.
SMRT bus driver Yau Minddin Muhamad (left) and SBS Transit senior assistant interchange supervisor Lim Poh Boon won the Outstanding Award, a top honour given out at the annual Transport Gold Awards.

6 things to know about Harry Kane and his newest trophy, the Ballon d’Or

England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane celebrates after winning the Ballon d’Or award for best male footballer.
England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane celebrates after winning the Ballon d’Or award for best male footballer.

Nine companies from Singapore and the region bag top honours at 2026 Emerging Enterprise Awards

Winners at the 2026 Emerging Enterprise Awards. A total of 28 companies were shortlisted as finalists.
Winners at the 2026 Emerging Enterprise Awards. A total of 28 companies were shortlisted as finalists.

Harry Kane crowned Ballon d’Or winner, Alexia Putellas wins women’s award

Women’s Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas and men’s Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane pose with their trophies at the ceremony in London.
Women’s Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas and men’s Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane pose with their trophies at the ceremony in London.

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