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Is Magyar’s election win the end of the EU’s troubles with Hungary?

Orban's exit signals potential end to Hungary's EU isolation and opens door for diplomatic and economic collaboration.

US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas

Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.

Hungarian voters celebrate 'much-needed' change

Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by 45-year-old ex-party insider Péter Magyar.

Paramount-Warner Bros: UK Competition Watchdog Seeks Views On Deal Ahead Of Formal Probe

The UK’s antitrust authority has taken its first step towards launching a formal investigation into the $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. The…

Orban was defeated in Hungary, but Orbanism lives on

Viktor Orban’s stepping stone – the EU’s own illiberal tendencies and militarism - is still very much present.

Flag, anthem restrictions dropped for Russian, Belarusian swimmers

The move signals a further easing of restrictions on athletes from the two countries by sports-governing bodies.

Indian workers protest over rising living cost

Police have scaled up enforcement in the Indian city of Noida as a factory workers' protest turns violent.

Trump deletes ‘Jesus’ post after backlash from allies

US president circulated image of himself as Christ-like figure shortly after lashing out at Pope Leo

Soccer Star Jorginho Frello ‘Regrets’ Claiming Chappell Roan’s Security Yelled at His Daughter and Calls It a ‘Misunderstanding’

Nearly a month after the widely publicized incident in which his daughter claimed that Chappell Roan’s bodyguard behaved aggressively toward her during Lollapalooza weekend in…

LISTEN: ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Holds Strong for Universal; John Waters Cruises to His 80th Birthday

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Jack Dunn unpacks another big weekend for “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” as well as…

US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes

The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.

Italian PM condemns ally Trump over 'unacceptable' Pope criticism

Italy's prime minister and the US president are close allies, but Trump has refused to apologise to the "very weak" Pope Leo XIV.

Former Lafarge chief sentenced to six years in jail for financing terrorism

Paris court finds cement maker guilty of paying jihadis to keep operations running in Syria after civil war broke out

What are the pros and cons of Trump’s Iranian naval blockade?

What does Donald Trump’s naval blockade of Iranian ports look like and can it achieve what the US president wants?

Northants frustrated at Kent by rain and Compton ton

Northamptonshire are frustrated by the rain on the final day of their County Championship match with Kent at Canterbury, which ends in a draw.

Trump says Iran has made contact and wants deal ‘very badly’

President confirms naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz has officially come into effect

WNBA mock draft: It's draft day! And there's a new No. 1 in final projection

WNBA draft day is here! We project all three rounds. Four UCLA players and a South Carolina trio help make up Round 1.

Bahrain summons Iraqi envoy as pro-Iranian attacks persist in Gulf

Move reflects regional alarm over attacks by pro-Iranian groups based in Iraq, which continue despite ceasefire.

OpenAI executive sends internal memo: ‘The market is as competitive as I have ever seen it’

OpenAI's chief revenue officer, Denise Dresser, sent a four-page memo to employees on Sunday about the company's strategic direction, emphasizing the need to lock in users and…

Read OpenAI’s latest internal memo about beating the competition — including Anthropic

OpenAI's chief revenue officer, Denise Dresser, sent a four-page memo to employees on Sunday about the company's strategic direction, emphasizing the need to lock in users and…

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: Champions League – team news, start, lineups

La Liga leaders Barcelona face Atletico Madrid, hoping to bounce back from their first-leg football defeat at home.

Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes

Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.

Leo becomes first Pope to visit Algeria at start of major Africa tour

Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.

TikTok Pushes Further Into Original Scripted Series With Sam Morgan-Led Romantic Drama

EXCLUSIVE: TikTok is keen to get further into the original series game with vertical dramas. The social media platform has recently become a haven for original scripted vertical…

Microsoft is testing OpenClaw-like AI bots for 365 Copilot

Microsoft is looking into ways it can integrate OpenClaw-style features into 365 Copilot, according to a report from The Information. The test reportedly comes as part of efforts…

Microsoft is testing OpenClaw-like AI bots for Copilot

Microsoft is looking into ways it can integrate OpenClaw-style features into its Copilot AI assistant, according to a report from The Information. The test reportedly comes as…

Trump Deletes Post With Image Depicting Himself as Jesus After Backlash

President Donald Trump’s Truth Social account removed an image depicting him as a Christ-like figure, after the post generated a wave of outrage from those across the…

How to use bond/CD ladders as the ultimate hedge to keep your money safe

A careful selection of maturities for U.S. Treasury securities and bank CDs can protect you against interest rate risk while safeguarding your cash.

The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?

The US military has the capability to mount a blockade of vessels moving in and out of the Gulf. The question is: to what end?

‘Drinking Arsenal tears’: How the Gunners’ stumble sparked a meme frenzy

As a Man City fan's 'Arsenal bottle job' celebration goes viral, football fans take a dig at the London club's stumble.

There are years-long waiting lists to retire on college campuses. 6 steps to take before enrolling.

Retiring to a college community can be great — if you can afford it.

Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch signals IPO readiness as AI agents fuel revenue surge

While many startups founded prior to the emergence of ChatGPT are struggling to position themselves for the AI era, Vercel, a 10-year-old dev tool and website hosting platform, is…

Hungary’s election could support Europe’s revival trade

In the long run, the result may be felt far beyond Budapest

Hungarian Filmmaking Community Celebrates Péter Magyar’s Election Victory: ‘We’re Thrilled to Wake Up From This Nightmare’

Senior figures within the film community in Hungary gave two thumbs up to Péter Magyar’s landslide victory Monday, although the scale of reforms needed within the media and…

‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’: Talia Ryder Replaces Sophie Thatcher as Season 2 Starts Production (EXCLUSIVE)

A new “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” are finally in action, as Season 2 of the Amazon Prime Video series has started production after a monthslong delay. According to sources,…

Europe’s far right questions merits of Trump ties after Orbán defeat

Alternative for Germany quarrels about Maga after Hungarian election fiasco

Opec production falls more than a quarter as Iran war hits oil exports

Output dropped by biggest volume on record in March with closure of Strait of Hormuz hitting Gulf producers

McIlroy makes major warning after Masters triumph

After retaining his Masters title, Rory McIlroy spent four hours dealing with presentations and interviews but was still smiling for the final one, writes Iain Carter.

Trump signals US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz has begun

President says US military will blow up Iranian boats that come near American warships enforcing embargo

Revolution Medicines says its potential breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug succeeds in late-stage trial

Revolution Medicines' drug for pancreatic cancer succeeded in a highly anticipated Phase 3 trial, the company said.

Trump’s threat to blockade Hormuz: Why it’s the latest major escalation

Analysts warn Washington's blockade could harm the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.

Pakistan eyes narrow window to resuscitate US-Iran talks after breakdown

US and Iran end marathon Islamabad talks without agreement, leaving fragile ceasefire under growing strain.

Van Niekerk, Kapp to miss home T20Is against India

It is expected that, if fit, van Niekerk will be considered for selection for the T20 World Cup, which starts on June 12

Slate Auto raises $650M to fund its affordable EV truck plans

Slate Auto's latest funding round was led by existing investor TWG Global, a firm run by LA Dodgers owner Mark Walter.

The tech jobs bust is real. Don’t blame AI (yet)

Why technology firms are shedding workers

Peru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiasco

Technical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday.

Delta Air Lines unveils first new Delta One suite in premium cabin arms race

Delta and other carriers are ramping up premium seats on board.

The Strait of Hormuz blockade is causing a slow-moving food crisis

Farmers are very busy in the spring, under pressure to get crops into the ground just as the Northern Hemisphere begins to thaw. But this year has been different for many, thanks…

Iran carried out highest number of executions in decades

Organisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.

Pope says he has 'no fear' of Trump after scathing criticism

The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy".