The Guardian - World News
The Guardian - World News
2026-05-14 14:19:31 (1 week ago)
The new government in Budapest has already made an impact in Brussels. At home, the new prime minister is so far doing and saying the right things
The transformative impact of Péter Magyar’s historic election victory over Viktor Orbán is already being felt in Brussels. On Monday, two days after Mr Magyar was sworn in as Hungary’s new prime minister, his new pro-EU government lifted the veto which for over a year has prevented the EU imposing sanctions on violent Israeli settlers. This followed a similar breakthrough on a long-delayed £78bn loan to Ukraine, which Mr Orbán had also blocked. At a critical geopolitical moment, the end of an era in Budapest is freeing the EU to act in defence of its interests and values.
Mr Magyar, who inherits a struggling economy stifled by years of cronyism and corruption, will hope and expect that the benefits of rapprochement cut both ways. In total, around £17bn of EU development funds to Hungary remain off-limits, following Mr Orbán’s refusal to address multiple transgressions of EU law. Agreement on the disbursement of around £10bn needs to be reached by the end of August.
Continue reading...France 24 - World News
France 24 - World News
2026-05-14 14:19:14 (1 week ago)
China's Xi woos Trump with state banquet: Taiwan on the table?
From the Temple of Heaven to the Forbidden City, plenty of great power pageantry on display as the leaders of the world’s two mightiest nations toasted each other at an official state banquet.
New York Times - World News
New York Times - World News
2026-05-14 14:18:32 (1 week ago)
Wes Streeting Resigns and Calls for Leadership Contest to Replace Starmer
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New York Times - World News
New York Times - World News
2026-05-14 14:18:28 (1 week ago)
After Xi’s Warning on Taiwan, He and Trump Strike Positive Tone
Xi Jinping, China’s leader, told President Trump that if the Taiwan issue were handled poorly, it could lead to a clash with the United States. Later, at a state dinner, they emphasized cooperation.
Al Jazeera - Top Stories
Al Jazeera - Top Stories
2026-05-14 14:13:48 (1 week ago)
Cuba plunged deeper into fuel crisis amid 22-hour blackouts
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France 24 - World News
France 24 - World News
2026-05-14 14:13:43 (1 week ago)
Trump says Xi offered help to open Hormuz, vowed not to arm Iran
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said President Xi Jinping had offered China's help to open the Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to send military equipment to aid Iran in its war against the US and Israel.
Fox News - Top Stories
Fox News - Top Stories
2026-05-14 14:12:30 (1 week ago)
FBI reports largest drop in violent crime and murder since 1937 as homicides fall more than 18%
Violent crime fell sharply across the U.S. in 2025, with murders declining over 18% in the largest drop since 1937, according to FBI crime data.
Gazeta do Povo - Mundo
Gazeta do Povo - Mundo
2026-05-14 14:12:20 (1 week ago)
Irã elogia posição do Brasil sobre guerra com EUA em reunião de chanceleres no Brics

O ministro das Relações Exteriores do Brasil, Mauro Vieira, se reuniu com regimes aliados da Rússia e Irã à margem da cúpula dos Brics
Times of Israel - World News
Times of Israel - World News
2026-05-14 14:09:43 (1 week ago)
High Court brushes off AG’s concern over Gofman meetings with Mossad official
Baharav-Miara's office fears incoming spy chief sought to influence the outcome of petitions against his appointment; High Court dismissive
The post High Court brushes off AG’s concern over Gofman meetings with Mossad official appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Fox News - Sports
Fox News - Sports
2026-05-14 14:08:40 (1 week ago)
Carl Pavano accused of peeing in former wife's shampoo bottles among other gross allegations
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Fox News - U.S. News
Fox News - U.S. News
2026-05-14 14:04:36 (1 week ago)
Nearly 1 in 12 defendants on ankle monitors in Chicago have gone AWOL, authorities say
Hundreds of Chicago defendants on pre-trial ankle monitors are accused of violent crimes, including murder, while 246 are missing and unaccounted for.
Fox News - Video
Fox News - Video
2026-05-14 14:03:30 (1 week ago)
Spencer Pratt gains traction in LA mayoral race, challenging Democratic establishment
Spencer Pratt gains traction in LA mayoral race, challenging Democratic establishment
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