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Viktor Orbán ousted after 16 years in power as Hungarian opposition wins election landslide

Opposition leader Péter Magyar defeats Europe's longest-serving leader, promising closer EU ties and an anti-corruption drive.


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'A truly historic moment': BBC reports from Hungary as Viktor Orbán concedes election

Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.

4 hrs ago
Europe
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US military says blockade of Iran's ports to begin Monday, after Iran says it will not 'surrender'

Washington says it "will not impede" vessels in the Strait of Hormuz travelling to and from ports of other countries.

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.

57 mins ago
World
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McIlroy wins second successive Masters and sixth major - reaction

Follow live text updates and listen to BBC radio commentary from Augusta National where Rory McIlroy becomes the fourth man to win successive Masters titles.

Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market

The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.

6 hrs ago
Africa

Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92

Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.

7 hrs ago
Asia

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Eight of the best films of 2026 so far

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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Nature's most agonising stings, ranked by experts who get stung on purpose

Top contenders for the most excruciating stings or bites include bullet ants, tiny jellyfish and 'murder hornets'.


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The beloved bear's stage show won seven prizes including best new musical and three acting prizes.

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We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda

"Slopaganda" is too weak a term to capture how powerful this "highly sophisticated" content is, one expert says.

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Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks.

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Europe
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Iran chose 'not to accept our terms', US VP Vance says after negotiations

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

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How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia

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

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

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Sport

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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.

Man City smell blood - why Arsenal should fear title rivals

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