Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar demands 'Orbán's puppets' leave office
Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar said he plans to visit Brussels in a bid to get billions in frozen EU funds unlocked as he vows to restore system of checks and balances.
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No clouds on the horizon: France and Portugal strengthen their relationship with Treaty of Porto
The Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the two countries entered into force this Sunday, a partnership 'at the service of the French and the Portuguese, and of a Europe that decides for itself'.
Hungary election: Supporters of Peter Magyar's party celebrate in Budapest
Supporters of Peter Magyar, leader of the pro-European conservative TISZA party, celebrate on the banks on the river Danube in Budapest.
'A truly historic moment': BBC reports from Hungary as Viktor Orbán concedes election
Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.
Sinner beats Alcaraz at Monte Carlo ATP and returns to top spot in the rankings
The South Tyrolean champion beat the Spaniard with a score of 7-6, 6-3. The victory on clay enabled him to return to first place in the rankings, collecting a new record.
Whale Timmy: Can whale songs still save him? Biologist prepares autopsy
For days now, marine biologists have been assuming that there is no rescue for Timmy the humpback whale stranded in the Bay of Wismar. The Environment Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is now talking about a "minimally invasive attempt to mobilise the whale".
Latest news bulletin | April 12th, 2026 – Evening
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Orbán and Magyar vote in high-stakes Hungarian election watched by EU
Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar vote in a pivotal Hungarian election with record turnout expected, as the result could reshape Budapest’s role in the EU.
Pope Leo XIV urges immediate ceasefire as Israel-Hezbollah clashes rage
Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire on Sunday as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, urging all parties to respect international law and protect civilians.
Péter Magyar promises Hungary will again 'be a strong ally in the European Union and with NATO'
Final results won’t be known for several hours yet and with voter turnout at a record 77.8%, the highest ever recorded in a Hungarian election, there are plenty of ballot papers to count.
Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran talks fail in Islamabad
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran in Islamabad ended without a deal. The move ramps up pressure as both sides blame each other, while Pakistan urges restraint and the ceasefire hangs in the balance.
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaching 36-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire
According to Ukraine's General Staff of the armed forces, by 7am the ceasefire had been violated by Russia 2,299 times, including assaults, shelling and small drone launches. However, Russia has refrained from using long-range drones, missiles or guided bombs.
Inspired by the Masters? Here are Europe’s best new golf courses to travel to
Featuring world-class destinations in Scotland, Ireland and Portugal, Europe’s newest openings and reimagined courses should be added to your golf travel bucket list.
German pilots’ union calls for two-day Lufthansa strike action on Monday and Tuesday
The latest round of strikes continues a recent trend of travel disruptions at Germany’s busiest hubs, throwing passenger journeys into uncertainty.
Spectacular find: archaeologists recover 1000 Roman objects from a lake in Switzerland
In Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland, archaeologists have recovered a shipload of more than 1,000 very well preserved ceramic artefacts and swords dating from 20 to 50 AD. To avoid looting, the spectacular find was initially kept secret.
Record turnout expected as parliamentary election in Hungary gets under way
Polls opened at 6am across the country, and will close 7pm local time. So far, all figures point to a record turnout.
Back on track: Madeira’s iconic hiking trail to reopen after two-year closure
The 7km-long PR1 Vereda do Areeiro trail returns after restoration works following a wildfire in 2024.
Latest news bulletin | April 12th, 2026 – Midday
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Irish PM announces €505m in fuel-cost measures after days of protests
Taoiseach (Irish PM) Micheál Martin said groups "with a self-declared" mandate have imposed blockades.
Israeli private intelligence firm claims role in Cyprus corruption video as investigation continues
An Israeli private intelligence firm has confirmed its involvement in the production of a controversial video alleging corruption linked to associates of Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, as authorities continue to examine the claims. The firm, Black Cube, said it was
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks.
Why cruise passengers are missing out on seeing Alaska’s ‘queen of fjords’
Tracy Arm, a majestic fjord located southeast of Juneau, is being skipped by major cruise lines this season following a massive landslide last summer.
Trump threatens US 'blockade' of Strait of Hormuz after Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan fail
Trump said in a social media post he has “instructed our Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran. No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas”.
Private polar tours and trips to space: The world’s most exclusive travel experiences
High-net-worth individuals can traverse the globe on the Four Seasons Jet or discover the real "white continent" with luxury camping experiences in Antarctica.
‘Resilience to environmental extremes’: Queen bees survive winter by breathing underwater
Queen bees can breathe underwater, allowing them to stay alive over winter as melting snow floods their burrows.
Latest news bulletin | April 12th, 2026 – Morning
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Hungary begins to vote: Orbán and Magyar face off in historic vote
Polls open in Hungary's most consequential election in decades, as veteran PM Viktor Orbán faces a serious challenge from opposition leader Péter Magyar amid allegations of foreign interference and a bruising campaign.
EU’s largest economies vs top US states: How do they compare in GDP?
Top EU countries and US states appear one after the other in economic size rankings. However, US states surpass the top EU economies in GDP per capita, both in nominal terms and purchasing power.
'We need real peace': Ukrainians have little faith in Easter truce
Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce.
How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia
The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút.
Hungarians vote in record numbers on whether to end Orbán rule and elect rival
Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, but the record turnout for any Hungarian election does not necessarily favour either party.
