South African-born jurist Navi Pillay, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last week, told The Associated Press on Monday that she initially doubted the news, as a judge, until she saw the evidence herself.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-12 20:53

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay, a former UN human rights chief and ICC judge, denounced new US sanctions against the court as unacceptable and unlawful. She said she was surprised by the award and welcomed its recognition of international justice, human rights and the rule of law, while accusing Washington of undermining judicial independence and punishing the ICC for carrying out its work.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-12 19:08

Donald Trump lashed out at Norway at a Republican rally in Syracuse, New York, on Friday after once again missing out on the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. He said he had “settled eight wars” and suggested he deserved the award, adding that he had never heard of the person who received it.

GGlobal News2026-10-10 20:02

Former UN human rights chief and International Court of Justice judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in Oslo, Norway.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-10 09:25

At a rally in Syracuse, New York, President Donald Trump attacked the Norwegian Nobel Committee for passing him over for the Nobel Peace Prize. He said his claimed diplomatic achievements merited the award and called the decision “an indelible stain on the country of Norway.”

TThe Associated Press2026-10-10 06:55

Navi Pillay, a South African-born judge who formerly served as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and a judge at the International Court of Justice, received the Nobel Peace Prize on October 9. The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised her work for peace and international law. US President Donald Trump criticized the committee and said Pillay was hostile to the United States and Israel.

VVOA Chinese2026-10-10 00:00

Key stories include the United States suspending eight technology companies, including Microsoft and Adobe, from a visa program for recruiting foreign workers in high-skilled jobs; Secretary of State Rubio urging all Venezuelan opposition members to negotiate with the Rodríguez government, with the next round set to begin October 14; reports that former German intelligence chief August Hanning, arrested on espionage allegations, had long-standing ties to a former Chinese military official; and the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarding the 2026 Peace Prize to South African judge Navi Pillay for her efforts to advance peace and international law.

VVOA Chinese2026-10-09 22:55

South African jurist Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to promote peace and international law, according to the Norwegian Nobel Committee. She heard the news at a conference in Nuremberg and initially thought it was a joke.

DDW News2026-10-09 22:00

South African judge and human rights champion Navi Pillay has received the Nobel Peace Prize. The programme also reports that health officials in Nairobi are tracking dozens of people linked to a man who died from a virus earlier this week, while 40 portraits from Moroccan-British photographer Hassan Hajjaj’s Rock Stars series are on display in Paris.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-09 21:54

The Trump administration sanctioned the International Criminal Court hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The report also says the US plans to livestream the Fort Hood shooter’s execution, ICE defended officers after a New York City shooting, and Russia said there was no risk of an epidemic after a worker died at a plague research lab in Siberia.

RReuters2026-10-09 20:23

Oslo bureau chief Gwladys Fouche says Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize sends the message that every country, including major powers, must be held accountable under international law.

RReuters2026-10-09 18:44

The programme welcomes Rosa Freedman, a University of Reading professor of law, conflict and global development, to discuss Navi Pillay. Pillay’s career has contributed substantially to international law and human rights, from pioneering work in post-apartheid South Africa to her role at the United Nations. Her legacy also raises difficult questions about political impartiality, particularly over Israel and Gaza.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-09 17:27

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to jurist Navi Pillay. Committee chair Jørgen Watne Frydnes said it recognised someone who had led efforts toward a more comprehensive global legal order with exceptional courage and integrity.

Eeuronews2026-10-09 15:27

South African judge Navi Pillay has won the Nobel Peace Prize, which the United Nations called a victory for human rights. She led the international tribunal investigating Rwanda’s genocide and served on the UN Commission of Inquiry into the occupied Palestinian territory.

TTRT World2026-10-09 13:55

South African-born jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for promoting international law. Her career includes defending imprisoned Nelson Mandela and leading a panel that found Israel committed genocide in Gaza. The Norwegian Nobel Committee chair joined FRANCE 24 to discuss the award.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-09 13:50

South African judge and former UN human rights commissioner Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited her “efforts to promote peace and international law”. Pillay gave an impromptu acceptance speech at the International Nuremberg Principles Academy.

BBBC News2026-10-09 13:45

Navanethem “Navi” Pillay received the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting peace and international law. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the award in Oslo on Friday.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-09 13:27

South African-born jurist and former U.N. human rights chief Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to advance peace and international law. Committee chair Jørgen Watne Frydnes said in Oslo that her work inspires hope among those seeking a more peaceful world.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-09 13:20

Navi Pillay, a former International Criminal Court judge who oversaw a UN report concluding that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, won the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law.

RReuters2026-10-09 12:51

South African-born jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay won the Nobel for her efforts to promote peace and international law. The 85-year-old learned the news while attending the Nuremberg Forum in Germany and joked about sharing the award with Donald Trump.

GGuardian News2026-10-09 12:45

Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, 85, said she first thought the news was a joke upon learning she had won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The former judge said she wanted to confirm the announcement before believing it.

Eeuronews2026-10-09 12:31

South African-born jurist and former U.N. human rights chief Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her work promoting peace and international law. She heard the news while attending an international law forum in Nuremberg, Germany, and joked that she still wanted to verify it.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-09 12:15

Navi Pillay has won the Nobel Peace Prize for her commitment to justice and human dignity.

CCBC News2026-10-09 12:09

Navi Pillay, the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner, holds a press conference in Nuremberg, Germany. The South African-born jurist and former U.N. human rights chief received the award for promoting international law as it faces attack.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-09 11:57