Record turnout as close of polls nears in Hungary’s most consequential election in decades
As record numbers of Hungarians head to the polls, the EU is preparing for two scenarios: continued obstruction under Orbán or a victory for Magyar that could reset relations, though…
Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran talks fail in Islamabad
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran in Islamabad ended without a deal. The move ramps up pressure as both…
Gaza mourns Al Jazeera reporter Mohammed Wishah killed iin Israeli drone strike
Gaza was mourning Al Jazeera correspondent Mohammed Wishah on Thursday after he was killed in an Israeli drone strike that hit his car west of Gaza City a day earlier.…
Inspired by the Masters? Here are Europe’s best new golf courses to travel to
Featuring world-class destinations in Scotland, Ireland and Portugal, Europe’s newest openings and reimagined courses should be added to your golf travel bucket list. Read More
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaching 36-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire
According to Ukraine’s General Staff of the armed forces, by 7am the ceasefire had been violated by Russia 2,299 times, including assaults, shelling and small drone launches. However, Russia has…
German pilots’ union calls for two-day Lufthansa strike action on Monday and Tuesday
The latest round of strikes continues a recent trend of travel disruptions at Germany’s busiest hubs, throwing passenger journeys into uncertainty. Read More
Spectacular find: archaeologists recover 1000 Roman objects from a lake in Switzerland
In Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland, archaeologists have recovered a shipload of more than 1,000 very well preserved ceramic artefacts and swords dating from 20 to 50 AD. To avoid looting,…
Back on track: Madeira’s iconic hiking trail to reopen after two-year closure
The 7km-long PR1 Vereda do Areeiro trail returns after restoration works following a wildfire in 2024. Read More
Record turnout expected as parliamentary elections in Hungary gets under way
Polls opened at 6am across the country, and will close 7pm local time. So far, all figures point to a record turnout. Read more at Read More
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