Can Péter Magyar break Hungary’s reliance on Russian oil?
Péter Magyar, the expected future Hungarian prime minister, won the general election in a landslide, unseating outgoing Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power and raising questions about whether Budapest…
Thailand marks Songkran New Year with water fights and travel surge
Thailand marked the start of the Songkran New Year on Monday, 13 April 2026, with large crowds gathering in Bangkok for its traditional water festival. Read more at Read More
Lebanon: Red Cross teams inspect wreckage after Israeli airstrikes damage ambulances
Lebanon saw further damage on Monday, 13 April 2026, as Lebanese Red Cross volunteers inspected ambulances hit by Israeli strikes in the coastal city of Tyre, while rescue teams cleared…
Von der Leyen aims at ‘swift’ progress with Magyar. Here’s what’s still blocked
“There’s much work to be done, as Hungary is coming back to the European path,” Ursula von der Leyen in the wake of Péter Magyar’s resounding victory. Here are the…
The Céline Dion effect: 16-date tour to inject millions into Paris tourism
The Canadian’s comeback tour is already driving interest and a noticeable economic boost to the French capital. Read More
Union Berlin pushes back on sexist comments aimed at trailblazing coach Marie-Louise Eta
Eta has been named interim coach for the last five games of the season as Union aims to avoid relegation from Germany’s Bundesliga. Read more at Read More
Pope in Algeria urges forgiveness and reconciliation on historic visit
Algeria welcomed Pope Leo XIV on Monday, 13 April 2026, marking the first visit by a pontiff to the Muslim-majority country, with a focus on interfaith dialogue and peace. Read…
‘What House Are You From?’: A daughter’s take on her mother’s exile from civil war in Spain
Portuguese-Spanish film director and artist Ana Pérez-Quiroga focuses on her mother’s memories in her documentary, ‘What House Are You From? The film delves into the life of Angelita who was…
Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja arrested at Palestine Action protest in London
Massive Attack frontman Robert Del Naja was among 500 people arrested at Palestine Action protest in London this weekend. The celebrated trip-hop musician said he wanted to attend the protest…
Watch: 2026 Hungarian elections and ‘Péter the Conqueror’
Ladies and gentlemen, the fight is over and we have a winner in the Hungarian elections. Seems like now we can all go home. Or can we? Who is Péter…