Fighting antelopes and a Brazilian sunset: photos of the day – Thursday

Malak A Tantesh, the former Gaza correspondent for The Guardian, received significant recognition at the British Journalism Awards, where she was awarded the title of new journalist of the year and the Marie Colvin award for outstanding up-and-coming journalists. Her reporting included her personal experiences during the recent ceasefire in January, which was particularly notable given the restrictions faced by many journalists in the region.

Historian Mary Beard will chair the 2026 Booker Prize judging panel, which includes Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker, novelist Patricia Lockwood, poet Raymond Antrobus, and Guardian Saturday magazine editor Rebecca Liu. The panel is tasked with identifying the standout work of fiction for the upcoming year.

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies has passed a controversial bill aimed at reducing former President Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence from 27 years to potentially just over two years, following his conviction for involvement in a coup plot. The bill now moves to the Senate for further consideration.

In a landmark ruling, a Montana judge found in favor of 16 youth plaintiffs in the case Held v Montana, determining that state officials violated their constitutional rights by promoting fossil fuels. The Montana Supreme Court upheld this decision in late 2024, but recent state laws contradict the ruling, prompting the plaintiffs to seek enforcement from the court.

Australia has revealed the most complained about advertisements for 2025, with concerns primarily centered around themes of sex, nudity, violence, and health and safety. Among the ads that drew significant complaints are those depicting cars driving through a zombie neighborhood and children engaging in inappropriate behavior. The assessment was based on 5,000 complaints reviewed by the advertising watchdog.

Brazil's lower house of Congress has voted to approve a bill that could significantly reduce the prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is currently serving over 27 years for his involvement in a coup attempt. The bill, if passed by the Senate, could shorten his sentence to just over two years.

Accra Cultural Week showcased the vibrant art scene of Ghana's capital, highlighting its significance as a cultural hub for both locals and the diaspora. The event featured various artistic expressions, celebrating resilience and creativity within the community.

A recent report highlights that approximately 56,000 individuals control three times the wealth of half the global population, illustrating the stark disparity in wealth distribution. This elite group, referred to as the 0.001%, represents a small fraction of the world's population yet holds immense financial power.