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What happenedLong-time Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in Hungary’s general election, ending a long period of dominant rule and clearing the way for opposition leader Péter Magyar (pictured above) to form a government. With most of the ballots counted, Magyar’s alliance was heading f...

What happenedThe US military has announced that it will enforce a naval blockade on vessels linked to Iran’s ports, stopping short of a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The move narrows an earlier declaration by Donald Trump, who had threatened to shut down all maritime traffic through the crit...

What happenedJohn Swinney has said a second referendum on Scottish independence could take place as early as 2028, describing such a timeline as “perfectly conceivable”.Who said whatSpeaking during a televised debate ahead of the Holyrood election, the Scottish National Party leader said Scots were ...
England is set to overhaul school food standards, aiming to improve children’s health and tackle rising obesity rates. From next year, deep-fried items like nuggets will be banned and desserts must be at least 50% fruit, replacing less nutritious options. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said ...

The deep blue sea is becoming deeper – in colour, that is. Climate change, along with human development, has reduced how much light can filter through the water. Reduced light can significantly disrupt the marine food chain as well as accelerate climate change itself.The darkening occurs when “chang...
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The Explainer Southwest, Delta, United and JetBlue are among the companies announcing price hikes

The Explainer To feed the online fraud trade, Chinese crime syndicates have set up ‘factories’ using forced labour across Southeast Asia

THE EXPLAINER While an official withdrawal is unlikely, there’s still plenty the US could do to cut the decades-old security compact off at the knees

The Explainer Major reforms to how pensions form part of an estate for inheritance tax are coming soon

Talking Point Donald Trump’s threats to pull the US out of the alliance would be almost impossible to put into action, but they draw attention to a ‘staggering’ imbalance

Talking Point Are new Moon missions worth the astronomical cost?

Talking Point The president’s absence from the annual Conservative conference has caused dissent among Maga support base



Under the radar Less light spells trouble for humans and animals

Under the radar Zero gravity, zero destination

Under the Radar Japan, Iceland and China take individual approaches to matchmaking

Speed Read This war has been ongoing for eight years, scientists said

Speed Read The first lady also called on Congress to hold a hearing with survivors

Speed Read The Defense Department “cannot simply reinstate an unlawful policy,” the judge wrote

Speed Read The murders occurred between 1993 and 2010
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