Capital of Hungary, primate city with 1.7m in the metro of about 3.3m
Kerr has broken Hicham El Guerrouj's 27-year-old mile world record with a 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League. The Scottish athlete, aiming to chase further records, has set Project 222 into motion and is targeting more middle-distance milestones.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Péter Magyar has moved to replace President Tamás Sulyok after parliament passed a constitutional amendment ending Sulyok’s term. Sulyok has signed the amendment. Magyar has proposed chess grandmaster Judit Polgár as a temporary president and said he will meet her on Monday; parliament, where Tisza holds a two-thirds majority, is expected to confirm the choice.
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 sustained heavy losses but has gained international pledges of aid. EU officials say the tide is turning as Kyiv strengthens air defenses and targets deep inside Russia, while Serbia attends a Southeast Europe Summit in Kyiv amid tensions with Moscow.
Hungary’s former foreign minister has announced a new position with BYD, while government investigations into past subsidies to the Chinese automaker continue to unfold. The development intersects with Hungary’s political upheaval and a broader debate over Beijing ties.
Kimi Antonelli has extended his World Championship lead after winning at Spa-Francorchamps, while George Russell retires on the opening lap after a clash with Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton serves a five-second penalty; Leclerc finishes second and Verstappen third as title race tightens entering the next round.
Josh Kerr has broken Hicham El Guerrouj’s 3:43.13 world mile record at the London Diamond League, clocking 3:42.66 in front of a packed crowd. The Scotsman’s win caps a focused campaign labelled Project 222, supported by bespoke gear and data-driven preparation.