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‘I Love Viktor’: Trump and Vance Cheer on Orban in Hungarian Race
The New York Times World • 1m ago

‘I Love Viktor’: Trump and Vance Cheer on Orban in Hungarian Race

The American leaders slathered on the praise for the nationalist standard-bearer just days before an election he could lose.

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Global United States International Relations Polls and Public Opinion
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Why Hungary’s Election Could Swing on Roma Votes
The New York Times World • 1m ago

Why Hungary’s Election Could Swing on Roma Votes

Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s policies affecting the Roma minority have put those voters in play in upcoming parliamentary elections. In a tight race, they could make the difference.

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Global Romani People Hungary
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New Revelations Reignite Crypto Scandal Involving Argentina’s President Milei
The New York Times World • 1m ago

New Revelations Reignite Crypto Scandal Involving Argentina’s President Milei

Court documents raise questions about the Argentine president’s statements that he had no connection to the launch of the $Libra cryptocurrency.

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Global Virtual Currency Politics and Government
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Epstein in Paris: How a Sex Offender Hustled for Access to France’s Elite
The New York Times World • 1m ago

Epstein in Paris: How a Sex Offender Hustled for Access to France’s Elite

Jeffrey Epstein spent his last days of freedom in Paris, meeting with influential figures. It was a playbook he used everywhere he lived to stamp a veneer of respectability on a life of sordid criminality.

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Global France Epstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )
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BBC Asia

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
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CNN World

Cable network

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National daily

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Asia-Pacific magazine

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Nikkei Asia

Business daily

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SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

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National daily

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Digital daily

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Channel NewsAsia

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Dawn

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NDTV World

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Rappler

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China Daily World

State-backed daily

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Radio Free Asia

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

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