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News imageMagyar pictured in the dark holding the flag of Hungary and looking towards left of frame in front of other party members clapping with parliament in background as they celebrate after winning the election.

Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide

Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.

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Europe

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Trump says US blockade of Iran's ports will start later after weekend peace talks end without deal

Trump says negotiations failed because Iran wouldn't "give up its nuclear ambitions"; Iran's foreign minister blames "shifting goalposts" from the US.

News imageA woman waves Iran's national flag in front of a giant billboard

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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World

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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US & Canada

UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation

Sir Keir Starmer is planning a law which will mean that the UK government can adopt EU single market rules, without them being voted on in Parliament.

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Europe

Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest

The singer voluntarily checks herself into a treatment facility, three weeks before her court date.

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Culture

McIlroy underlines greatness by defending Masters title

Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.

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Are 'ancient grains' really better for you?

Unlike commonly farmed crops like wheat, ancient grains have maintained genetic properties from their wild ancestors - and they're linked to many health claims, including that they contain more nutrients than their modern counterparts.

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Six of the world's most stunning diving spots

From Fiji's kaleidoscopic reefs to shark-packed passes in French Polynesia, these destinations offer some of the most unforgettable underwater experiences.


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Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war

The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy".

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US & Canada
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The surprising reality of how teenage girls still define themselves

Despite strides in feminism, why do teen girls still seem to view themselves through the lens of boys?

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Eight to be awarded for bravery in Bondi Junction stabbing

Six people were killed and ten injured after a man went on a stabbing rampage in an Australian mall.

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As Carney eyes Liberal majority government, there are risks for him and Poilievre

By-elections on Monday could solidify the Canadian PM's hold on power but can his "big tent" party be too big?

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Crowds gather ahead of iconic Indian singer's funeral

The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.

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Asia
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'Out of control' diesel prices threaten Australia's crucial freight industry

Trucking operators say their costs have doubled in a vast country reliant on the industry to deliver goods.

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Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights

Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and fairness.

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'Perseverance' has paid off - McIlroy on second Masters win

Rory McIlroy feels his "perseverance" has paid off after 17 unsuccessful Masters to now winning the Green Jacket two years in a row.

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The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút.

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The US vice-president made the announcement after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan.

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BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks.

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Film and TV

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BBC film critics Caryn James and Nicholas Barber pick their cinema highlights of the year so far – from a touching sci-fi blockbuster to a provocative comedy-drama starring Zendaya.
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Many who support the US president have expressed frustration with how Trump's former attorney general handled the Epstein files.

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UK will not join Trump's blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz

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Business

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The UK government believes the rise of China's car industry could be good for UK consumers and industry.

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Sport

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Culture

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Overpainted images hidden inside Raphael's 16th-Century Portrait of a Young Woman with a Unicorn show how the image of the ideal woman has been carefully controlled by men.

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Arts

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The world's most misunderstood novel

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The mysterious origins of the temple older than Stonehenge

Göbekli Tepe, an 11,500‑year‑old temple, offers clues to humanity's first steps towards settling down.
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Travel

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The Floridian beach town that looks like Santorini

The striking all-white architecture of Alys Beach may conjure Europe and the Caribbean, but its walkable streets and luminous Gulf beaches are pure Florida.

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World's Table

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For centuries, pistachios have defined Gaziantep. Today, they remain the most prized ingredient in Turkey's culinary capital – and the secret behind its legendary baklava.

The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction

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Earth

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