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The winners and losers of the 2021 Oscars

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4 years ago

April 26, 2021

Welcome to the Ticker NEWS live blog of the 93rd Academy Awards. It's the first in person awards ceremony in Hollywood since the pandemic began, and is designed to "look like a movie".

The 2021 Academy Awards ceremony has come to an end, with Anthony Hopkins and Frances McDormand taking out the final categories during the COVID-safe event.

It was a surprise win for Hopkins who will take home Best Actor for his portrayal of Anthony in “The Father”.

Chadwick Boseman was an icon, delivering so many incredible performances throughout his career.

The #Oscars have proven once again that they have no idea what they’re doing. Sending love to Chadwick’s family & friends. pic.twitter.com/6lVoTKm7rv
— Black Panther 2 Updates (@bpanthernews) April 26, 2021

This award was expected to go to Chadwick Boseman for his performance in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and many have taken to social media to express their frustration. Boseman passed away in August 2020.

In news that is not so surprising, Frances McDormand has won Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Fern in Nomadland.

One of the best crops of acting winners I’ve seen honestly. pic.twitter.com/qSpgOnSGCs
— The Oscar Expert (@expert_oscar) April 26, 2021

McDormand has previously won in this category for her performances in the 1996 motion picture “Fargo” and the 2017 film “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.”

Other notable winners at the awards ceremony include “Nomadland” for Best Picture and Best Director, “Soul” taking home best Animated Feature Film, and “Mank” winning Best Cinematography.

What an inspiration. During her acceptance speech Chloé Zhao recalls in Chinese a phrase that's kept her going: "People at birth are inherently good."

Zhao is the first woman of color to be named Best Director.
— Michelle Ye Hee Lee (@myhlee) April 26, 2021

Chloe Zhao became just the second woman to win Best Director, and the first woman of colour, for Nomadland.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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15 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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