Hungary defence spending to be increased if Ukraine war drags into 2025 -PM Orban

Hungary will need to boost defence spending further next year if the war in neighbouring Ukraine drags into 2025, reducing the amount of funds available for other expenditure, Prime Minister Viktor ... Read More

Hungary's media-savvy newcomer aims to disrupt political status quo

BUDAPEST, May 2 (Reuters) - Peter Magyar was taking ... who has also alienated many of Hungary's European Union allies with his stance on Russia and moves that they say stifle democratic processes. Read More

EU announces 1 billion euros in aid for Lebanon amid a surge in irregular migration

The European Union has announced an aid package for Lebanon of 1 billion euros — about $1.06 billion — that will mostly go to strengthening border control to halt the flow of asylum seekers and ... Read More

How Far Trump Would Go

When one nudges me to wrap up the interview, I bring up the many former Cabinet officials who refuse to endorse Trump this time. Some have publicly warned that he poses a danger to the Republic. Why ... Read More

‘Why should I return to fight?’ Ukrainian men living abroad say

When Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago, Vladimir sent his ex-wife and their four-year-old son abroad for safety. Read More

Here’s how Biden’s jobs data compares with Trump’s first term

It’s not hard to see why the state of the economy and the price of goods and services will play a major role in determining the outcome of the 2024 presidential race. Read More

MEPs to watch in the next EU Parliament (if they get elected)

Chances of getting elected: Leaning in. De Masi is first on the list. The aptly named “Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance” is a new political force so it’s hard to know how well it will do, but recent polling ... Read More

Tax Day is here; 'Civil War' declares victory at box office; Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters | Hot off the Wire podcast

08 Divisive? Not for moviegoers. "Civil War" declares victory at box office. "The Talk" on CBS will wrap after one more season and No Doubt performed for the first time in a decade at Coachella. Read More

County, deputies in NY state must pay $95M for death of inmate, jury says

An Erie County jury on Monday awarded at least $95 million in damages to the father of an Erie County Holding Center inmate who died in 2012. Read More

Cornell officer sues retired police chief for sexual assault and discrimination

Former Cornell police chief accused of sexually assaulting officer at work. Officer files lawsuit against city and former chief alleging unwanted advances, assault and sex discrimination. Read More

How ‘Hollow’ Political Parties Gave Us Donald Trump

In Rosenfeld and Schlozman’s formulation, the parties have become hollow shells of their former selves: “Strong on the outside, but nothing on the inside.” And that’s not just a problem for the ... Read More

NU announces partnership with Google to offer learning opportunities for Nebraskans

Under the new partnership, announced by interim NU President Chris Kabourek, Nebraskans will be able to earn Google Career Certificates in fields vital to the state's future workforce. Read More