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Viktor Orbán conceded defeat after 16 years in power as Péter Magyar’s Tisza party secured a two-thirds parliamentary majority in Hungary’s April 12 election. Record turnout accompanied a decisive shift that European leaders hailed as a turn toward the EU, while Orbán said he would serve from opposition and later declined his parliamentary seat.
Viktor Orban has conceded defeat after 16 years in power as Peter Magyar's Tisza party won a landslide in Hungary's parliamentary election. European leaders welcomed the result, which is set to reshape Hungary's relations with the EU, with a record voter turnout reported.
European consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles as petrol prices soar following the outbreak of the US-Israel war on Iran. Registrations of battery-electric cars climbed 51% in March across 15 key EU markets, with Norway leading at 98% of new car sales. Chinese EV brands are poised to benefit from the surge, while the crisis has also sparked fuel protests and raised concerns about the pace of the green transition.
Hungary's long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in Sunday's election after 16 years in power, with challenger Péter Magyar's Tisza party projected to win. The high-turnout vote was seen as a pivotal test for the EU and international allies, with US and Russian ties at stake.
Several airlines, including El Al, Arkia, and foreign carriers like Blue Bird, Etihad, and Wizz Air, have announced plans to resume flights to Israel in the coming weeks following the ceasefire with Iran. The Israel Airports Authority and Transport Ministry are working to expand operations at Ben-Gurion Airport, though full recovery is expected to take time.
The Bank of Korea kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.5% for the seventh consecutive meeting, citing heightened uncertainty from the Middle East conflict. The decision was unanimous, with the central bank noting risks to inflation, growth, and financial markets. New Governor Shin Hyun-song has pledged a cautious monetary policy approach.
British authorities have not detained any Russian vessels, reportedly due to legal thresholds under international maritime law. Russia argues sanctions and port bans violate the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, while the UK has imposed restrictions on 544 shadow fleet vessels.
President Donald Trump met NATO chief Mark Rutte amid reports he is considering punishing allies who declined to support the US war with Iran, including moving US troops. Rutte acknowledged Trump's disappointment while defending European contributions.
Former US Marine intelligence officer Scott Ritter said US support for Ukraine is superficial and driven by Russophobia, and that Washington does not understand the conflict in Donbass. He also claimed US needs Russia on the global energy market and will no longer provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine, referencing Zelensky's remarks about diverted supplies.
The White House says First Lady Melania Trump mediated an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to reunify six Ukrainian children with their families, with a seventh to follow later this month. Russia's Children’s Rights Commissioner confirmed the planned reunifications, which will send the children to relatives in Ukraine, Germany, Poland, and France.
French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking during a state visit to South Korea, described any military operation to force open the Strait of Hormuz as unrealistic and criticised what he called inconsistent daily statements from US President Donald Trump on the Iran conflict and Nato. Macron defended the alliance’s value based on underlying trust and said the strait could only be reopened through a ceasefire and talks with Iran. Coverage across outlets highlighted both the strategic warning on Hormuz and personal and alliance-related friction.
President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will intensify military pressure on Iran over the next two to three weeks, citing nearing completion of core strategic objectives. He also renewed calls for nations dependent on the Strait of Hormuz to secure the waterway, while reports surface of a planned naval blockade and threats to strike Iranian infrastructure.
Iraq and DR Congo claimed the last two spots in the 48-team 2026 World Cup field, completing the lineup for the first tournament to feature the expanded format. Iraq beat Bolivia 2-1, while DR Congo edged Jamaica 1-0 after extra time, setting up group assignments in the June-July tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
As the US-Israel military operation against Iran enters its second month, European NATO allies are increasingly pushing back against Washington's demands for support, from airspace access to troop deployments. Disagreements over war strategy and lack of consultation have fueled a growing transatlantic rift.
President Donald Trump has told the Daily Telegraph he is 'beyond reconsideration' about pulling the US out of NATO, describing the alliance as a 'paper tiger' after allies refused to support US military action against Iran. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer responded by emphasizing closer ties with Europe, while Russian officials dismissed Trump's remarks as posturing.
South Korea's Unification Minister Chung Dong-young has requested the European Union to mediate a 'two-plus-one' political dialogue between the two Koreas, citing the EU's history of regional integration as making it an optimal mediator. Analysts express skepticism, noting North Korea's alignment with Russia and China and its recent labeling of South Korea as its 'most hostile state.'
Turkiye ended a 24-year wait to qualify for the World Cup by beating Kosovo 1-0 in a playoff final, while Sweden edged Poland 3-2 to secure their spot. Kosovo's historic run fell short, and Poland's hopes were dashed by a late Viktor Gyokeres winner.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says the war with Israel was 'imposed upon us' and that Lebanon could have avoided it had Hezbollah not fired rockets. As the conflict enters its second month, 18 European nations have called for an immediate halt to fighting, while more than 1,000 people have been killed and over a million displaced.
With Hungary's parliamentary election set for April 12, Prime Minister Viktor Orban is campaigning at home while seeking to expand his influence across Europe through far-right alliances and a Brussels-based think tank. Recent polls show his Fidesz party trailing the opposition Tisza party, and his government faces scrutiny over alleged election-law violations, corruption, and environmental scandals.
In a rare daytime assault, Russia launched hundreds of drones at Ukraine, killing at least three people and damaging a UNESCO World Heritage site in Lviv, according to officials. The attack marked a shift from Russia's usual nighttime tactics and drew international attention as both sides escalate drone warfare.