Stockholm, Oct 7, 2025 (AFP) - Nobel literature buzz tips Swiss postmodernist, Australians for prize

NAMPA / AFP

2025-10-07

Swiss postmodernist novelist Christian Kracht and Australia's Gerald Murnane and Alexis Wright are among the favourites for the Nobel literature prize, experts told AFP ahead of the Swedish Academy's much-anticipated announcement on Thursday. The academy made history last year by choosing South Korea's Han Kang, making her the first Asian woman to win the prize. But this year several experts predicted the winner would likely be a man -- and Europ......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

2025-10-07 07:30:10

Jerusalem, Oct 7, 2025 (AFP) - Israeli army says detected projectile fired from Gaza

2025-10-07 07:30:10

Jerusalem, Oct 7, 2025 (AFP) - Israel marks October 7 anniversary as talks held to end Gaza war

2025-10-07 07:00:28

Paris, Oct 7, 2025 (AFP) - Macron's dilemma: What next for France after PM resigns?

2025-10-07 07:00:28

Damascus, Oct 7, 2025 (AFP) - Ceasefire reached in Syria's Aleppo after deadly flare-up: state media

2025-10-07 06:30:21

Re'im, Israel, Oct 7, 2025 (AFP) - Families hold moment of silence for Oct 7 victims at Israel festival site: AFP

2025-10-07 06:30:21

Beijing, Oct 7, 2025 (AFP) - China's premier to visit North Korea this week

2025-10-07 06:00:15

Strasbourg, France, Oct 7, 2025 (AFP) - EU channels Trump with tariffs to shield steel sector

2025-10-07 05:30:41

Beijing, Oct 7, 2025 (AFP) - China's premier to visit North Korea this week: foreign ministry

2025-10-07 05:00:13

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 05 October 2025 – Elite female cyclist Anri Greef (left) and Junior cyclist Roger Suren pose for a photo along the A1 highway after winning their diferent categories during the 26th edition of the Namibian Cycle Classic that saw over 500 riders, who competed across three categories: 25 kilometres (km), 60km, and 100km. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 05 October 2025 – Elite female cyclist Anri Greef while crossing the line in the A1 highway during the 26th edition of the Namibian Cycle Classic that saw over 500 riders, who competed across three categories: 25 kilometres (km), 60km, and 100km. Greef was crowned winner of the elite women's category. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 05 October 2025 – Junior cyclist Roger Suren while crossing the line in the A1 highway during the 26th edition of the Namibian Cycle Classic that saw over 500 riders, who competed across three categories: 25 kilometres (km), 60km, and 100km. Suren was crowned winner of the elite men's category. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA