Hungary assumed the presidency of the European Union for a six month stint, giving right wing Prime Minister Viktor Orban a political soap box from which to promote his views.
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Wrexham win 4-1 to continue promotion push
Wrexham kept up their impressive start to life in English football's third-tier with a comprehensive 4-1 victory against Northampton Town on Saturday.19 minutes ago -
World - The Guardian
European football: Thuram hat-trick for Inter; Real Madrid enjoy routine win
Inter second after beating 10-man Torino 3-2 Spanish champions beat Villarreal 2-0 A hat-trick from Marcus Thuram gave Inter a 3-2 victory over 10-man Torino at home in their Serie A clash, ...4 hours ago - Europe -
Politics - The Hill
5 GOP senators question Hungary's ties to Russia
Five Republican senators issued a joint statement Friday questioning Hungary's ties to Russia, as the nation tightens relations with China and its war on Ukraine nears the three-year mark. "Our ...6 hours ago - Russia -
Business - MarketWatch
Why are nonprofit employee credit unions spending members’ money on stadium naming rights?
If nonprofit credit unions act like big commercial banks, they should be regulated like them.8 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Behind Trump’s Views on Ukraine: Putin’s Gambit and a Political Grudge
The roots of Donald Trump’s animus toward Ukraine — an issue with profound consequences should he be elected again — can be found in a yearlong series of events spanning 2016 and 2017.10 hours ago - Ukraine -
Top stories - The New York Times
America Needs a President
The sidelining of the White House in global crisis spots is a big red flag.10 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
In Final Stretch, Biden Faces Some of the Biggest Crises of His Presidency
Even as President Biden recedes from view, some of the most consequential days of his term may be ahead of him.12 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - The New York Times
5 Takeaways From Melania Trump’s Book: Abortion Rights, 2020 Election and More
Shining a little more light on her mysterious life, her memoir details her support for abortion rights, her doubts about the 2020 election and her explanation for that “I really don’t care” jacket.18 hours ago - Abortion -
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The Obamacare wars return to the campaign trail: From the Politics Desk
Nearly 15 years after the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, the fight over Obamacare is flaring up again in the final stretch of the 2024 presidential race.Yesterday -
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Political trauma is fueling the Latino far right, author says
Journalist Paola Ramos sat down with ABC News to discuss the cultural vulnerabilities facing Latinos during this election cycle.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Argentine president delivered modified 'West Wing' monologue at UN General Assembly
Argentine President Javier Milei delivered a United Nations General Assembly address last month with remarkable similarities to a monologue recited by fictional U.S. President Jed Bartlet from “The ...Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
European Union votes to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
European Union member states on Friday voted in favor of the European Commission's proposal to impose definitive tariffs on battery electric vehicles from China.Yesterday - Europe -
World - The Guardian
Argentina’s Javier Milei accused of plagiarising UN speech from West Wing
Populist leader alleged to have ‘copied word for word’ a monologue by TV show’s fictional president Jed Bartlet. Argentina’s rightwing populist president, Javier Milei, has been accused of ...Yesterday - Argentina -
World - Financial Times
War, peace and the American presidency
The Middle East has claimed as many US presidential campaigns as it has given birth toYesterday -
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Boxing schedule and results 2024
Schedule and results for the biggest boxing fights in 2024.Yesterday -
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European Union votes to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
The European Union on Friday voted to adopt definitive tariffs on China-made battery electric vehicles.Yesterday - Europe -
World - The Guardian
Far-right extremists flee from Telegram to SimpleX over privacy features
App that doesn’t require users’ emails or phone numbers secured over $1m in funding with help from Jack Dorsey. Some far-right extremists have fled Telegram for a new haven: SimpleX, a messaging ...Yesterday -
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The European Union's top court says some FIFA rules on international transfers are contrary to EU law
The European Union's top court says some FIFA rules on international transfers are contrary to EU lawYesterday -
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Israel’s offensive in Lebanon has displaced 1.2 million, prime minister says
Nearly one quarter of all Lebanese have been displaced by Israel’s military campaign there, the country’s caretaker prime minister said.Yesterday - Israel -
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World - Financial Times
‘Screaming into a hurricane’: the fall of India’s most valuable start-up Byju’s
Edtech company’s legal battles from Delaware to Bengaluru have exposed corporate governance issuesYesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Three Takeaways from Red Wings’ 2-0 loss to Toronto Maple Leafs
The Red Wings’ 2-0 loss to the Maple Leafs included a strong yet goalless offensive showing from Vladimir Tarasenko, a more comfortable performance from Cam Talbot and a first glance at how an ...Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Fresh spaces add cachet for Hong Kong’s auction scene
Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Bonhams are following Phillips into swisher sites, with architect-designed buildings that allow for different sales formatsYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Jovanni fell to his death from a tower block. His mum demands action
Jovanni Peddie, 14, died in 2011 after falling from a tower block on London's Aylesbury Estate.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Angel City president and GM barred from player transactions for salary-cap violation
The National Women's Soccer League has fined Angel City FC $200,000 and has suspended their president and general manager from making player transactions.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Melania Trump indicates support for abortion rights a month before election
The former first lady reportedly defends reproductive rights in her forthcoming memoir. She also posted a video Thursday about "individual freedom" for women.Yesterday - Abortion -
Top stories - NBC News
Trump’s new go-to complaint: 'Election interference': From the Politics Desk
Former President Donald Trump is attempting to call anything negative that happens against him during the 2024 campaign "election interference."2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Ron Hale, soap actor from 'Ryan's Hope' and 'General Hospital,' dies at 78
Ron Hale, the soap opera actor who famously played Mike Corbin on 'General Hospital' and Dr. Rodger Coleridge on 'Ryan's Hope,' has died. He was 78.2 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
NCAA gives Raiders' Antonio Pierce eight-year show-cause stemming from Arizona State recruiting violations
The NCAA revealed its penalties for Pierce stemming from his role in violations that took place during the COVID-19 dead period2 days ago -
World - ABC News
Victor Perahia, Holocaust survivor and president of French Union of Auschwitz Deportees, dies at 91
French Union of Auschwitz Deportees president and Holocaust survivor Victor Perahia has died2 days ago -
World - ABC News
Malaysian and Pakistani prime ministers agree to boost trade and economic ties
The prime ministers of Malaysia and Pakistan have agreed to increase bilateral trade and boost economic ties after talks in Islamabad2 days ago - Pakistan -
World - Financial Times
EU sues Hungary over new security law
Brussels says Viktor Orbán’s government violates bloc’s rules on privacy and freedom of expression2 days ago - European Union -
World - ABC News
EU is taking Hungary to court. It says a law targeting foreign influence really targets basic rights
The European Commission is taking Hungary’s right-wing government to court over laws that could allow the authorities to investigate and prosecute people accused of undermining the country’s ...2 days ago - European Union -
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World - The Guardian
Tories challenge other Labour ministers to follow Keir Starmer in paying back donations – UK politics live
The prime minister said he’d paid back £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality, including Taylor Swift tickets and his wife’s rented clothing. In its the news release about the agreement to return ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Starmer repaid freebies to restore trust in politics, minister says
Sarah Jones suggests PM believes he should be held to higher standards now he is in government. UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has repaid thousands of pounds in freebies to ...2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
New Japanese prime minister’s dovish comments rekindle yen carry trade
Currency falls after Ishiba says Japan’s economy is ‘not in an environment’ for further interest rate rises2 days ago - Japan -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Chiasson Cut, Finnie Sent to WHL as Red Wings Trim Roster to 55
The Red Wings ended Alex Chiasson's professional tryout and sent prospect Emmitt Finnie back to the WHL's Kamloops Blazers heading into the final games of the preseason.3 days ago