Mark Paul, London CorrespondentKeir Starmer picks up UK-US trade deal papers dropped by US president Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada. That they go to the 2026 world cup with their hopes pinned on a German, England manager Thomas Tuchel, makes it worse. Naomi O’LearyWill Donald Trump be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2026? But the Nobel Peace Prize honour roll is flawed and contentious and Trump will start 2026 as the bookies’ favourite. Keith Duggan, Washington CorrespondentThe Nobel Peace Prize is unlikely to be won by Donald Trump in 2026.

Source: The Irish Times December 29, 2025 07:00 UTC