Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:52:39 GMT
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.
Viktor Orbán's Hungarian experiment runs out of steam
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:58:32 GMT
Péter Magyar's historic win offers peace for a country exhausted by the tensions of Viktor Orbán's rule, Nick Thorpe reports from Budapest.
UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:34 GMT
Sir Keir Starmer is planning a law which will mean that the UK government can adopt EU single market rules, without them being voted on in Parliament.
Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:07:24 GMT
The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election.
Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:55:13 GMT
Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.
Olivier Awards 2026: Rachel Zegler's heroes, Brian Cranston's nap schedule and more moments from the night
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:13:28 GMT
The 50th Oliviers at the Royal Albert Hall provided some memorable conversations away from the ceremony.
McIlroy defends Masters title, underlining why he is one of the game's greats
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:16:50 GMT
Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.
The surprising reality of how teenage girls still define themselves
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:06:03 GMT
Despite strides in feminism, why do teen girls still seem to view themselves through the lens of boys?
UK will not join Trump's blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:03:28 GMT
UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route.
Wider licence extensions for pubs during World Cup
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:06:10 GMT
The government had previously announced opening hour extensions in England and Wales for some knockout matches - but has now widened the eligibility.
