Viktor Orbán's Hungarian experiment runs out of steam
Péter Magyar's historic win offers peace for a country exhausted by the tensions of Viktor Orbán's rule, Nick Thorpe reports from Budapest.
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Two thirds of underage Australians still have access to social media despite ban - study
More than 60% of underage Australians are still using social media despite the country's world-first ban introduced four months ago, new research suggests.
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Oil back above $100 as US to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail
The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.
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Congressman Eric Swalwell quits California governor race amid sexual misconduct claims
Top Democratic allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race.
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Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide
Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.
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Oil jumps above $100 after US-Iran talks end without a deal
The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.
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Pope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour
Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.
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Rory McIlroy wins US Masters for second consecutive year
Rory McIlroy has achieved a historic win at the US Masters golf tournament, taking the title for the second year in a row.
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What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
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'A truly historic moment': BBC reports from Hungary as Viktor Orbán concedes election
Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.
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Trump's blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.
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Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market
The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.
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After Iran talks falter, will Trump escalate or negotiate?
The world waits for Trump's verdict after the talks failed to yield a deal, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.
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Legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92
Indian singer Asha Bhosle, who sang on tracks for countless Bollywood films, has died at the age of 92.
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China unveils measures to improve ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader
China has said it is willing to resume some ties it had suspended with Taiwan, such as direct flights to cities across China, allowing in "healthy" television dramas and facilitating food sales.
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Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92
Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.
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Hungarians vote on whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival
Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, and early figures suggest a big turnout of voters.
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At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site
The incident occurred at a "tourist event attended by many young people", Haiti's prime minister says.
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How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia
The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút.
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Talks break down as both sides play hardball - what happens next?
They talked for 21 hours. The highest-level meeting between the US and Iran since its revolutionary government came to power in the '70s.
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