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Hungary's next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop Ukraine war

April 14, 2026 - 06:28
Russia has offered "pragmatic" relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself.
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Hungary's next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop Ukraine war

April 14, 2026 - 06:28
Russia has offered "pragmatic" relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself.
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Spanish PM's wife charged with corruption after two-year probe

April 14, 2026 - 06:09
Begoña Gómez is accused of using her relationship with Pedro Sánchez to advance her private career.
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Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests

April 14, 2026 - 04:20
The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.
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Philippines accuses Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in South China Sea

April 14, 2026 - 04:17
Beijing rejects the allegation as a "farce", while Manila claims the poison was used to kill fish and deprive troops stationed in the area of food.
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US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas

April 14, 2026 - 04:10
Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.
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Hungarian voters celebrate 'much-needed' change

April 14, 2026 - 04:08
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by 45-year-old ex-party insider Péter Magyar.
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US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes

April 14, 2026 - 02:33
The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.
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Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes

April 14, 2026 - 01:05
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.
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Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes

April 14, 2026 - 01:05
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.
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The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?

April 14, 2026 - 00:27
The US military has the capability to mount a blockade of vessels moving in and out of the Gulf. The question is: to what end?
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Peru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiasco

April 13, 2026 - 22:07
Technical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday.
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Peru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiasco

April 13, 2026 - 22:07
Technical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday.
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Iran carried out highest number of executions in decades

April 13, 2026 - 21:53
Organisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.
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Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus

April 13, 2026 - 20:30
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns and assault rifles", officials say.
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Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle

April 13, 2026 - 19:23
Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.
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Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus

April 13, 2026 - 18:46
The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns and assault rifles", officials say.
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Crowds gather ahead of Bollywood legend Asha Bhosle's funeral

April 13, 2026 - 18:34
The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.
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Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war

April 13, 2026 - 17:32
The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy".
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Katya Adler: Jubilation in Budapest will be felt in Europe but leaves Moscow cold

April 13, 2026 - 17:28
European leaders share Hungarians' joy over the ousting of Vladimir Putin's EU ally, writes the BBC's Europe editor.
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