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Péter Magyar Sworn In as Hungary’s Prime Minister, Ending Orbán’s 16-Year Rule

Péter Magyar has been sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. The opposition’s landslide victory sparked celebrations and promises of reform amid challenges ahead.

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Prime Minister Peter Magyar stands in parliament while dozens of formally dressed people applaud him.

Putin Declares Russia Will Always Win at Scaled-Back Victory Day Parade Amid Ceasefire

Putin declared Russia will always be victorious during a scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow amid heavy security and a new ceasefire with Ukraine. The event highlighted Russia’s military challenges and ongoing conflict tensions.

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Putin shown on a large video screen speaking at a lectern, below which a military band stands to attention as a soldier looks on in the foreground

Putin Criticizes NATO at Scaled-Back Victory Day Parade in Moscow

At Moscow's scaled-back Victory Day parade, Putin justified the war in Ukraine, criticized NATO, and honored WWII sacrifices amid a three-day ceasefire.

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Kremlin.ru/Handout via Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin stands wearing a dark suit at a lectern in Moscow's Red Square as he gives a speech.

Hungary’s New Prime Minister Péter Magyar Sworn In Amid Historic Political Shift

Péter Magyar is sworn in as Hungary’s new prime minister after a historic election ended Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. The Tisza party’s parliamentary majority signals a major political shift amid ongoing investigations and economic challenges.

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Reuters A man in a suit waves a red, white and green flag

SNP Dominates West Scotland as Labour Faces Setbacks in Traditional Areas

The SNP dominated the West of Scotland in recent elections, securing key constituencies while Labour faced significant losses in traditional strongholds. The Scottish Greens and Liberal Democrats made gains, and the Conservative vote declined sharply as Reform gained ground.

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Getty Images Alison Thewliss - a woman wearing a yellow jacket and with short dark hair, takes a selfie of herself and dozens of celebrating SNP volunteers, on the floor of an election count

Greece Investigates Mysterious Naval Drone Found Near Lefkada Island

Greek military investigates a mysterious naval drone found near Lefkada, possibly linked to Ukraine and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The drone carried explosives and was still active when discovered.

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Lefkadatika Nea A screenshot showing the discovered naval drone (left) is being towered by a Greek coastguard boat to the port of Vasiliki on the island of Lefkada in the Ionian Sea

Scottish Greens Win First Holyrood Constituencies, Defeating SNP's Angus Robertson

The Scottish Greens have won their first Holyrood constituencies, defeating SNP's Angus Robertson in Edinburgh Central and taking Glasgow Southside, marking a historic milestone for the party.

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BBC Angus Robertson, who has grey hair and a grey beard, in a blue suit in a counting centre

John Swinney and SNP Secure Key Wins in Perthshire and Dundee

John Swinney retains Perthshire North seat as SNP secures key wins in Tayside. Voter turnout declines noted. Swinney confident SNP will be largest party and optimistic about securing 65 seats.

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PA Media John Swinney shakes a man's hand. They are standing in front of a smiling man wearing an SNP rosette

Greenlandic Woman Wins Landmark Case Against Danish Authorities Over Child Removal

Keira Alexandra Kronvold, a Greenlandic woman, won a landmark Danish high court ruling declaring the removal of her newborn daughter illegal. The case challenges outdated parental competence tests and highlights ongoing issues faced by Greenlandic families in Denmark.

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Hand holding smartphone whose screen displays an image of Keira Alexandra Kronvold and Zammi.

Teen Texted 'I May Not Survive' Before Fatal Crash Caused by Drink Driver

Erin Slane, 19, sent messages fearing for her life before dying in a crash caused by Kyle Patrick, who was driving over three times the drink-drive limit at 119mph.

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Russia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Violating Victory Day Ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating ceasefires during Victory Day. Both sides report numerous attacks and drone strikes amid heightened tensions and security measures in Moscow. Diplomatic talks remain stalled as Ukrainian firefighters battle a wildfire near Chornobyl.

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Reuters A young woman stands in front of a large red star, holding a mobile phone in her right hand. She has her left arm around the waist of a small child whose head is resting on her shoulder.

Ukraine and Russia Accuse Each Other of Ceasefire Violations Ahead of Moscow Victory Day Parade

Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of violating ceasefires ahead of Moscow's Victory Day parade, while US-Italy relations face strain over Iran and Bulgaria confirms Rumen Radev as new prime minister.

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Moscow gears up for Victory Day celebrations