Greta Thunberg has refused to accept an environmental award.
The 16-year-old said "the climate movement does not need any more awards" when she was offered the accolade by the Nordic Council.
She also turned down AED 190,000 in prize money
Thunberg has urged politicians and people in power to listen to science and do something about climate change.
At least 32 killed, 700 injured after quakes rock Venezuela
Strong earthquakes have struck west of Venezuela's capital on Wednesday afternoon, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700 as citizens were seen trapped in rubble, with toppled buildings and widespread destruction across the South American country.
Trump asks Congress for more funds to fight Iran, defying rebuke on war powers
President Donald Trump's administration has asked the US Congress on Wednesday for $87.6 billion in additional funding, most of it related to the Iran war, setting the stage for another fight with lawmakers already frustrated with the conflict.
Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes Japan's northeast, no tsunami warning
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 has struck Japan's northeast coast on Thursday, but no tsunami warning was issued, no injuries were immediately reported and no irregularities were found at nuclear facilities, the authorities said.
US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections, frozen assets in deal to end war
US President Donald Trump has stated on Tuesday that Iran had agreed to nuclear inspections into "infinity," while Tehran said it had made no such concession in negotiations, raising questions about the viability of their fragile peace deal.
Oman establishes temporary shipping corridor through Strait of Hormuz
Oman has coordinated with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to establish a temporary maritime corridor for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to its local news agency.
