Capital of Hungary, a primate city of 1.7 million in the core, 3.3 million metro
An early‑season heatwave has 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.
England have reached the knockout rounds and face a penalty-heavy path as coaches emphasise preparation. Analysts note a shift in strategy and the growing role of penalties in modern tournaments. US and other nations study shootouts as they brace for high-stakes moments.
The US is sending Vice President JD Vance to Budapest to support Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán before the April 12 parliamentary election. Orbán faces a challenge from opposition leader Péter Magyar, with polls showing Magyar gaining ground. The election could reshape Hungary's EU relations and domestic policies.
On April 12, 2026, Hungary holds a pivotal parliamentary election where Prime Minister Viktor Orban, in power for 16 years, faces strong opposition from Peter Magyar's Tisza party. Despite US Vice President JD Vance's recent visit and President Trump's endorsement, polls show Magyar leading amid public frustration over corruption, economic stagnation, and Orban's close ties to Russia.
Disinformation efforts targeting Hungary's upcoming election include fake videos, AI-generated content, and social media manipulation. These campaigns aim to influence voters by spreading fear about political chaos, foreign interference, and cultural issues, with significant activity linked to pro-government actors and foreign influence, especially Russia.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has traveled to Islamabad to lead mediated talks with Iran as a fragile ceasefire appears to be collapsing. The visit highlights ongoing U.S. efforts to manage regional tensions and support diplomatic solutions in the Middle East and South Asia.
Young Hungarians have played a key role in the recent election, supporting pro-European candidate Péter Magyar and protesting Orbán's government through music and demonstrations. The election results reflect a generational shift, with widespread dissatisfaction among youth over economic stagnation and political control.
Hungary's opposition leader Peter Magyar has won a decisive victory in the April 12, 2026 parliamentary elections, securing a two-thirds majority with his pro-EU Tisza party. Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat after 16 years in power. Magyar has pledged reforms to restore democratic institutions and unlock frozen EU funds, signaling a major shift in Hungary's domestic and foreign policy.
Péter Magyar has won Hungary's April 2026 parliamentary election, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year tenure. Magyar's pro-EU Tisza party has secured a two-thirds majority with record voter turnout. He has pledged to restore democratic institutions, unlock frozen EU funds, and rebuild Hungary's Western alliances, signaling a major political shift.
Hungary has elected Péter Magyar's Tisza party, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. The party has secured a supermajority, enabling constitutional and policy reforms. EU officials are arriving for talks amid the transition, with Magyar promising reforms and a break from the past. The new government is expected to be sworn in early May.
Hungarians have rejected Viktor Orban's government after 16 years, in a record vote favoring a pro-EU candidate. The loss has implications for US politics, as Trump allies have closely aligned with Orban's right-wing populism. The outcome raises concerns about the future of similar political strategies in the US.
Armenia's parliamentary elections are shaping up as a contest between pro-European candidate Nikol Pashinyan and Russian-aligned opponents, amid concerns over foreign influence. Hungary's recent election has resulted in Peter Magyar winning a landslide, promising to unlock EU funds and restore Hungary's ties with Brussels, ending Viktor Orbán's long rule.
President Peter Pellegrini has announced that Slovakia will hold a referendum on July 4, including votes on reopening the office of the special prosecutor. The referendum follows a petition by the opposition and is part of broader political debates, including measures to boost security for politicians and controversial legislative changes.
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.
Budapest’s Pride march proceeds amid a shifted political landscape after Viktor Orbán’s defeat. Organisers report a peaceful event with security in place as LGBTQ+ rights remain a central focus, including discussions on adoption, gender recognition, and anti-discrimination protections.
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.
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.