Capital of Hungary, primate city with 1.7m in the metro of about 3.3m
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A prolonged series of heatwaves has caused thousands of deaths, scorched large areas of Europe and pushed rivers to record lows. Wildfires have forced mass evacuations in France, Spain and Greece, droughts have reduced river flows and forced some nuclear reactors to cut output, and officials are warning that a super El Niño will make conditions worse this year.
Chelsea will host Real Sociedad in the Women's Champions League third qualifying round, with the return leg in Spain. The tie follows Chelsea's third-place finish in the WSL and their seed for the draw in Nyon. Manchester City and Arsenal have qualified for the league phase.
Europe endures a blistering heat wave with temperatures above 40C in several countries. Italy places all 27 major cities on red heat alerts; authorities extend evening hours at Rome’s Colosseum and Pantheon and open cooling measures. Wildfires, drought and energy stress accompany the heat, prompting precautions for residents and visitors.
The European championships are under way at Alexander Stadium with star names including Keely Hodgkinson, Dina Asher-Smith and Armand Duplantis. Host nation Britain aims to top the medals table as athletes compete across sprints, middle-distance and field events.
Péter Magyar has been sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister after his Tisza party won a historic two‑thirds majority on April 12. His new 16‑ministry cabinet has been formed; he has pledged to recover allegedly misused state assets, restore democratic checks and rejoin EU mechanisms to unblock about €17bn in frozen funds.
Hungary’s new government has opened the Karmelita, the Castle Hill monastery that symbolised Orbán’s rule, to the public while outlining plans to restore democratic institutions, tackle corruption, and reform media. Prime Minister Magyar has pledged to pursue checks and balances and to form a National Asset Recovery and Protection Office, signaling a broad shake-up after a two-thirds parliamentary victory.
EU ambassadors have launched the formal process to open the first negotiating cluster with Ukraine and Moldova, and the Cyprus presidency has prepared intergovernmental conferences for June 15. Hungary has signalled a breakthrough on minority rights with Kyiv, and German proposals for an "associate member" status for Ukraine are shaping rival views of how fast accession can proceed.
UK fans will not paywall the Champions League final for the first time since 1992 as TNT Sports charges a monthly HBO Max subscription of £4.99 for access to the final and two other UEFA finals. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pressed TNT to reconsider, citing fans’ access and affordability.
PSG has retained the Champions League title after a 1-1 draw with Arsenal in Budapest, winning 4-3 on penalties. Ousmane Dembélé converted the decisive spot kick after Gabriel Magalhaes had missed Arsenal's final penalty. Luis Enrique has now won three European Cups as a coach, while Arsenal miss out on back-to-back European crowns.
Arsenal and PSG have reached the Champions League Final in Budapest, with PSG aiming to defend their crown after a 5-0 win in 2023; Arsenal seek their first European crown in 140 years. PSG enters as favorites, having defeated Liverpool and Bayern Munich en route to the final.
Fans celebrated PSG's win in Budapest but violence erupted across about 15 French cities. Authorities have detained nearly 400 people, with Paris accounting for roughly 300 arrests. Planned Champs-Élysées celebrations are still set to proceed with the team hosted by President Macron at the Élysée palace.
Germany has secured a 2-1 victory over Cf4te d31voire, boosting momentum ahead of the World Cup. Havertz scored, Undav equalised, and Germany sit on six points in Group E after a late winner.
A truck fire near Győr on the M1 has killed one person and snarled traffic. Shortly after, a Moldovan-licensed minibus collided with a stopped truck, killing seven more and injuring two. One lane remains closed toward Austria as officials express condolences.
Prime Minister Péter Magyar has unveiled "Operation Cleansing Fire," a package of constitutional, judicial and institutional reforms designed to remove Viktor Orbán’s allies, create a new anti‑corruption office and replace President Tamás Sulyok. Magyar is racing to meet EU rule‑of‑law milestones that would unlock €16.4bn in frozen funds and is preparing a September constitutional review and referendum.
Following Viktor Orbán’s defeat, Budapest Pride is going ahead with a largely peaceful march under heavy security. Organisers say the event signals hope for LGBTQ+ rights, while rights groups urge continued vigilance against lingering stigma and policy barriers.
Jenny Simpson has collapsed at a Raleigh track event. CPR and an automated external defibrillator restored her pulse. She is receiving medical care; organizers thank responders and share well-wishes. Simpson is a three-time Olympian with a storied career in middle- and long-distance running.
Two early‑season heatwaves have broken June temperature records across western Europe, pushing many locations above 40°C, triggering red alerts, disrupting transport and power, and causing dozens of deaths in France and other countries. Scientists have said human‑caused warming has made this event far more likely and night‑time temperatures have remained unusually high.
Police have arrested a 30-year-old Budapest hospital orderly suspected of illegal use of human bodies after investigators found body parts at his home and workplace. He has admitted collecting the parts and has reportedly eaten some. Forensic experts will determine the remains’ origins; investigators say the probe could broaden.
England has secured a last-16 spot after overturning a 1-0 deficit with Gordon assisting Kane’s brace; attention shifts to penalties and Tuchel’s preparation ahead of a clash with Mexico. Penalty strategy and shootout readiness dominate coverage as teams progress through the World Cup.
Mackenzie Michalski, a 31-year-old American tourist, was killed in Budapest after meeting a man at a nightclub. The Budapest Metropolitan Court has found the suspect guilty of murder and sentenced him to 14 years in prison without parole. He will be deported after serving his sentence. The suspect previously claimed the death was an accident, but police say he attempted to cover up the crime.
Since his April landslide, Prime Minister Péter Magyar has moved to dismantle Viktor Orbán’s network: parliament has passed a constitutional package that has ended President Tamás Sulyok’s term, forced retirements for senior judges and imposed 12‑year term limits on MPs. Tisza is replacing Orbán appointees, suspending public broadcasters’ newsrooms and creating an anticorruption office.
The collaboration between the Middle East Forum and the Israeli INSS has leaked plans to weaken Iran’s regime through intelligence research and pressure points, amid Operation Epic Fury and ongoing regional tensions. Ahmadinejad’s fate remains unclear as reports describe his capture by IRGC and shifting positions within Iran’s power structure.
Arsenal has agreed a permanent transfer of Leandro Trossard to Besiktas, paving the way for the Belgium winger to depart after three-and-a-half years. He has played 174 times for Arsenal, scoring 36 goals, including a late winner at West Ham that helped keep the title bid alive. His final appearance for Arsenal was the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, where he assisted Havertz before the shootout.
Civil rights leaders have announced a major demonstration in Washington, D.C. for Aug. 28, marking the 63rd anniversary of the 1963 march. The event, led by Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III, aims to press Congress after a Supreme Court ruling tightened voting rights protections and spurred state redistricting.
Major European rivers are facing prolonged low water levels amid heatwaves. Danube and Rhine routes have reduced traffic and higher costs, with officials warning levels may rise next week as rain returns in parts of the region.
Ukraine has seen ongoing international backing amid Russia's invasion, with leaders pledging new aid and steps to bolster Kyiv's defenses. Drones and missile strikes continue, hitting targets across Ukraine and Russia, while regional summits and high-level visits underscore a coordinated response to the conflict.
The pro-European government has dismantled parts of the prior administration, suspended state media services, and pushed a constitutional amendment to remove the Orbán-era president, setting a 12-year term limit for MPs. Protests and investigations accompany the shift as Hungary charts a new political course.
Josh Kerr has broken Hicham El Guerrouj’s 27-year mile world record in London and now aims to win Commonwealth gold in Glasgow 2026 with the Commonwealth Mile, while the event shifts to a non-Olympic cycle. He is driving a data‑driven, bespoke kit program to chase 3:42 per mile at the Diamond League before the Games.
British athlete Josh Kerr has broken Hicham El Guerrouj’s 27-year-old mile world record with a time of 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League. The performance caps Project 222, a program of training and gear innovations, and comes in front of a packed stadium as Kerr continues pursuing further middle‑distance targets.
Kimi Antonelli has claimed pole at Spa-Francorchamps, extending his title lead. Verstappen starts behind with a heavy grid penalty, Norris is third. The Hungarian GP is approaching, with teams looking to finalise setups before the break.
Lando Norris clinches pole at the Hungaroring, with Leclerc second and Piastri third. Kimi Antonelli starts further back due to a grid penalty; the race is set to unfold amid a tight championship battle and the final sprint before the summer break.
A Ryanair-operated Boeing 737-800 has suffered a window blowout and cabin decompression during a Thessaloniki–Memmingen flight. The plane has returned safely to Thessaloniki, with one passenger receiving medical care. The NTSB has taken charge of the probe, with Greece participating, while Ryanair defends its safety record.
Hungary’s new government is pursuing investigations into grant-misuse tied to the National Cultural Fund from Orbán’s era. Six current and former officials face charges over about 17 billion forints ($53.5 million) distributed opaquely to artists linked to Fidesz. Pro-government officials say the raids aim to seize party communications systems, a move they call unprecedented since 1990.
A 47-year-old Manchester official has stepped aside after an illustrious spell officiating 668 professional matches in England and 163 international fixtures, including World Cups and Euros. His final game was Portugal vs Spain in the World Cup last 16. He cites the pressure and scrutiny of elite officiating as the reason for stepping away, with praise from peers and a note of personal sacrifice.
European sanctions targeting Russia’s energy and financial sectors have progressed, with Greece blocking a wider ban and Ireland pushing a compromise on LNG exports. The package aims to curb Russia’s war effort as Kyiv pursues drone strikes and as the oil price cap remains in flux.
Russell has trailed Kimi Antonelli in the standings. An engine deployment problem at Spa-Francorchamps contributed to a race-ending incident and left him further behind. Mercedes has identified an engine calibration issue and is working toward a fix ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Lando Norris wins the Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren, ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli. Oscar Piastri retires with gearbox trouble after leading for a stretch. Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth following a pit-lane speed penalty, while the championship gap widens to 50 points.
Scientists have found that human-caused warming has made the hot, dry and windy weather that fuelled this summer’s wildfires far more likely: roughly 20 times more likely in central Spain and about twice as likely in parts of France. The results accompany mass evacuations, record burn areas and heavy smoke that has crossed international borders.
Widespread wildfires in southwestern France and across Europe have intensified, prompting massive evacuations and triggering a coordinated EU response as heatwaves persist and drought tightens conditions.
Extreme heat has gripped central and eastern Europe, with Slovakia seeing 42°C in Dolné Plachtince and Austria hitting a national high. The Danube’s water levels are at record lows, threatening energy supply and transport. Forecasts warn the heat will persist, with officials urging conservation and vigilance against heat-related health risks.
The Hungarian parliament is set to elect former European Court of Human Rights judge László Baka as president after a constitutional move by the ruling coalition. The nomination was announced by Prime Minister Peter Magyar and is expected to be approved by parliament next week.