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Peter Magyar says his election win has ‘liberated Hungary’ from Orban
Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

Peter Magyar says his election win has ‘liberated Hungary’ from Orban

Peter Magyar has won Hungary’s election, defeating longtime nationalist leader Viktor Orban.

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Israel-Iran war LIVE updates: U.S. Central Command says it will begin blockade of Iranian ports Monday
The Hindu International • 1m ago

Israel-Iran war LIVE updates: U.S. Central Command says it will begin blockade of Iranian ports Monday

The U.S. president said his threat to impose 50% tariffs on goods from countries that sold weapons to Iran was aimed at China

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After failed peace talks, President Trump threatens to blockade the Strait of Hormuz
NPR World • 1m ago

After failed peace talks, President Trump threatens to blockade the Strait of Hormuz

Less than a day after peace talks between the US and Iran failed, President Trump said that he will blockade the Strait of Hormuz.

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Orban concedes 'painful' defeat to conservative Magyar in Hungary polls
The Hindu International • 1m ago

Orban concedes 'painful' defeat to conservative Magyar in Hungary polls

Mr. Magyar, 45, a political newcomer and former government insider, posed on social media that Mr. Orban "just called to congratulate us on our victory"

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World reacts to Peter Magyar defeating Viktor Orban, Hungary’s longtime PM
Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

World reacts to election defeat for Viktor Orban, Hungary’s longtime PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orban concedes defeat as early results show his Fidesz party losing parliamentary majority.

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‘I’ve congratulated the victorious party’: Viktor Orban concedes
Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

‘I’ve congratulated the victorious party’: Viktor Orban concedes

After 16 years as prime minister, Hungary’s Viktor Orban conceded defeat to opposition leader Peter Magyar.

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BBC World

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International broadcaster

Live
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CNN World

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Dawn

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Times of India World

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NDTV World

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Rappler

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China Daily World

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Radio Free Asia

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