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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‘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
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
US and Iranian officials meet with mediators in Pakistan as talks kick off despite disagreements
U.S. and Iranian officials have held separate talks with Pakistan’s prime minister amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing fighting in Lebanon
The Independent UK 6 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
Prince Harry Heartbreak: Why Sentebale Defamation Suit Is 'Ultimate Gut Punch' For Meghan Markle's Husband
Prince Harry is facing a defamation lawsuit from Sentebale, the charity he co-founded in memory of Princess Diana, after a bitter internal row spilled into the courts.
International Business Times UK 7 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
Mojtaba Khamenei Reportedly Recovering From Severe Face And Leg Wounds From U.S.-Israeli Attacks
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is recovering from severe facial and leg injuries sustained during that U.S.-Israeli airstrikes that began de war on February 28, according to a new report.
International Business Times 3 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