New Hungary PM Vows to ‘Serve’ Not Rule
Hungary's new prime minister, Péter Magyar, has pledged to 'serve' rather than 'rule' the country, according to BBC. Magyar's Tisza party won a landslide victory, ending 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule.
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Putin Denounces NATO at Scaled-Back Victory Day Parade
Vladimir Putin used his annual Victory Day speech in Moscow's Red Square to justify his war in Ukraine and denounce NATO, according to BBC.
Péter Magyar sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister ending 16-year Orbán era
Péter Magyar has been sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule, according to The Guardian.
Hungary’s New PM to Be Sworn in During ‘Regime Change’ Party
Hungary's new prime minister, Péter Magyar, is set to be sworn in following a landslide victory for his Tisza party, ending 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule, according to the BBC.
Rosenberg: Russia’s Victory Day Parade With No Tanks Sparks Concern
Russia's Victory Day parade, which typically showcases military hardware, will feature no tanks or missiles this year—a sign that the war in Ukraine is not going to plan, according to BBC reporter Rosenberg.
German Tourist Wins €986.70 Payout in Sun Lounger Dispute
A German tourist has been awarded more than €900 in compensation after losing a legal battle over sun lounger access at a Greek resort, according to court records.
Russia ignores Ukraine’s unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten
Ukraine accused Russia of breaching a unilateral ceasefire by launching drone attacks on several cities, including a strike that killed one woman at a kindergarten. According to the BBC, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had carried out 'active hostilities and terrorist shelling' despite Kyiv's announced truce.
Russian attacks kill ahead as Ukraine faces intensified drone and missile strikes
Russian forces have intensified their aerial attacks on Ukraine, using record numbers of guided bombs and drones. In recent days, more than 3,270 attack drones and 1,370 guided bombs were launched against the country, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Russian Attacks Kill at Least 20 in Ukraine
Russian attacks killed at least 20 people across Ukraine on Tuesday ahead of rival unilateral ceasefires proposed separately by Moscow and Kyiv, according to the BBC.
Russian attacks kill five at Ukraine’s Naftogaz gas facilities
Russian air strikes on Ukrainian state-run gas facilities killed five people, according to officials. The attack occurred a day after Kyiv and Moscow announced unilateral ceasefires.
Three Russian Diplomats Expelled from Austria Over Spying Claims
Austria has expelled three Russian diplomats, accusing them of spying, according to a BBC report.
French left-wing’s Melenchon says he will run for president in 2027
Jean-Luc Melenchon, the leading figure in France’s left-wing Unbowed party, says he will run in the 2027 presidential election, according to Al Jazeera.
Austrian police detain suspect in baby food tampering case
Austrian police have detained a suspect in connection with the discovery of rat poison in baby food jars on supermarket shelves. The suspect, arrested in Salzburg, is being questioned as part of an investigation into suspected 'intentional endangerment of the public,' according to the Burgenland public prosecutor’s office.
Russian Strikes Kill 10 as Zelensky Claims Oil Tankers Hit
Russian drone and missile strikes in Ukraine killed 10 people and injured at least 76 over the past day, according to Ukrainian officials. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Ukraine struck three Russian oil tankers and a warship.
Germany Troop Cuts Send Concerns to US, Russia
Two top U.S. Republicans say cutting 5,000 troops in Germany risks sending the wrong signal to Russia, according to BBC.