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Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government used the country's intelligence service to spy on the opposition Tisza Party, says investigative platform Direkt36. What does this mean for the upcoming parliamentary election?
The US-Israeli strikes on Iran's two biggest steel plants will likely harm Tehran's ability to wage war, but could also cripple Iran's economy in irreversible ways.
In a national address, US President Donald Trump spoke about the war in Iran and claimed that "all of their original leaders" are dead and that the US is "totally independent" of Middle Eastern oil. Is this true?
A major 7.4-magnitude earthquake has jolted northern Indonesia, killing at least one person. An initial tsunami warning has since been lifted.
On the eve of Hungary's elections, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government has been rocked by an espionage scandal. The intelligence services are said to have tried to infiltrate the opposition Tisza Party.
Washington has removed sanctions on interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez. The move comes as the US continues to gradually ease measures on Venezuela after toppling Nicolas Maduro.
A major 7.4-magnitude earthquake has jolted eastern Indonesia, triggering fears of a tsunami. But the initial warning has now been lifted.
Serbia's ruling SNS once again secured victories in local elections — but sometimes just by a few hundred votes. Narrowing margins suggest a shifting political landscape and growing momentum for anti-government protests.
Many German fans are torn on whether to travel to the US for this summer's major football tournament.
The US-Israeli strikes on Iran's two biggest steel mills will likely harm Tehran's ability to wage war, but could also cripple Iran's economy in irreversible ways.
Tensions on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border are escalating amid reports that Islamabad is trying to take over parts of Afghan territory.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is being overshadowed by politics, and there is widespread criticism of US President Donald Trump. Germany fans are torn on whether to travel to the US.
The plane crashed in a mountainous forest area not far from Crimea's capital, Simferopol. Since the Kremlin sent troops into Ukraine, incidents involving Russian military planes have occurred frequently.
Authorities say Li Xiong was arrested in Cambodia and deported at the request of Chinese authorities. He is linked to an accused scam center kingpin who was extradited in January.
What did our forebears do during the Nazi era? A subject long shrouded in silence in German families. Now, the US National Archives has made millions of NSDAP membership cards available online.
The nuclear threat in the Middle East is growing due to the Iran war, and not just because nuclear sites in Iran and Israel are being attacked. Other countries may decide they're safer with a nuclear weapon too.
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye enacted the new law after it resoundingly cleared parliament earlier this month. It also penalizes those "promoting" or funding same-sex relations, as well as false allegations.
Chinese state media is subtly framing the US as a belligerent, destabilizing force in the Middle East. One AI-generated video features a Persian cat and an eagle locked in battle, symbolizing the Iran war.
The tanker carrying some 730,000 barrels of crude oil is sanctioned by the US, the EU and the UK amid the war in Ukraine. It comes as Cuba struggles with severe shortages after Trump's total oil blockade since January.
Serbia's ruling SNS once again secured victories in local elections — but sometimes just by a few hundred votes. Narrowing margins suggest a shifting political landscape and growing momentum for anti-government protests.
Chinese state media is subtly framing the US as a belligerent, destabilizing force in the Middle East. One AI-generated video features a Persian cat and an eagle locked in battle, symbolizing the Iran war.
Along Libya's coast, sharks — including breeding females — are sold unchecked. With little enforcement and growing financial pressure on fishermen, vulnerable species are spiraling toward extinction.
Zimbabwe has begun nationwide public hearings on a proposed bill that could extend Mnangagwa's term and overhaul the electoral system. Supporters call it stabilizing, but critics warn it threatens democratic gains.
Chinese state media is polishing the narrative of the conflict in the Middle East for domestic audiences. One AI-generated video features a Persian cat and an eagle, depicting the war as a Chinese martial arts fantasy.
Pakistan is gaining diplomatic visibility during the Iran conflict, while questions are growing over India's quieter strategy.
Germany is keen for Syrian refugees to return home. The visit by interim Syrian President al-Sharaa highlights shifting policies on repatriation and regional stability — despite accusations of human rights violations.
The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back.
The US has slammed the World Trade Organization's failure to reach consensus on a key e-commerce moratorium. The top US trade official said he sees only a limited role for the international body.
The State Department said it had formally reopened its embassy in Caracas after seven years. The US seized President Nicolas Maduro in a military raid in January and has since reestablished diplomatic ties.
One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost — and who is footing the bill.
