Viktor Orbán faces reckoning as Hungary heads to the polls – and Trump’s support may have sealed his fate
IN FOCUS: After 16 years in power, the Hungarian prime minister is seeking a mandate to continue his ‘illiberal democracy’ that has clamped down on the press and judiciary while blocking vital support for Ukraine. James C. Reynolds looks at how the vote has become a key battle for the…
The Independent UK 9 min read
Federal workers struggle to find roles a year after Trump cuts: ‘I’ve applied to over 250 jobs’
Current and former government employees say they’re facing a tough job market over a year on from sweeping cuts
The Guardian - US 6 min read
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Why Was Blake Lively's Suit Dismissed? Ryan Reynolds Reportedly 'Furious' After Wife's Case Just Got Hammered
A US judge has thrown out most of Blake Lively's claims in her harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, but Ryan Reynolds is reportedly furious and urging his wife to move forward with the trial.
International Business Times UK 8 min read
Video of an ICE shooting shattered the agency’s story. Will it usher in accountability?
The case against two Venezuelan men in Minneapolis is the latest to fall apart. Now agents could face repercussions, but questions linger over whether it signals a real shift
The Guardian - US 8 min read
‘He cares about Hungarians’: the small Ukrainian town divided over Orbán
The rightwing populist’s support for the majority-Hungarian population of Berehove means they may offer their votes in return
The Guardian - UK 8 min read
'It’s 13 minutes of things that have to go right': Artemis II splashes down despite faulty heat shield
The crew aboard the Artemis II mission had only 13 minutes to get their angle and speed correctly in order to enter the earth's atmosphere.
Fortune 4 min read
Why Martin Odegaard Isn’t Playing for Arsenal vs. Bournemouth
Arsenal have received a major injury boost in Ødegaard’s absence.
Sports Illustrated 3 min read
‘Butter Birkin’: popcorn plastic It bag in demand by Devil Wears Prada fans
Coveted £20 accessory to be marketed as part of sequel’s ticket deal – and is already being touted for resale from £130
The Guardian - UK 3 min read
Why Red Bull and Verstappen looked better in Australia than in China and Japan
The start of the 2026 Formula 1 season has made one thing clear: Red Bull has a great deal of work to do, particularly on the chassis side. The Australian Grand Prix offered some encouragement, but the races in China and Japan have delivered a reality check
Autosport 8 min read
Kristi Noem Banned Trans Healthcare; Audio Now Allegedly Shows Her Husband Telling His Dominatrix 'I Want to Be a Woman So Bad'
Bryon Noem, husband of former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, is embroiled in a scandal after his alleged confessions to a dominatrix about wanting to transition to a woman.
International Business Times UK 6 min read