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Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway
Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.
August 16, 2026Kerr's Europeans absence ruining the sport - Ingebrigtsen
Jakob Ingebrigtsen says he is "very" disappointed by British rival Josh Kerr's decision to miss the European Championships in Birmingham.
August 13, 2026Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level
The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.
August 13, 2026Danube river's low water levels reveal remains of WWII soldiers and motorcycle
A remarkably well-preserved motorcycle and identification tags were found alongside the bodies.
August 12, 2026Can PSG do a three-peat and win six trophies this season?
Paris St-Germain aim to start their season as they hope to end it - by winning a European trophy.
August 12, 2026Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.
August 11, 2026European Athletics Championships: Key events, timetable & BBC coverage
Timetable and BBC coverage times for the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham from 10-16 August.
August 10, 2026Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
July 30, 2026Complete weekend for Norris but poor result for Sainz - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
July 26, 2026Russell proud of resilience after string of problems
George Russell says he has had to be "the most resilient I've ever been" to cope with the string of problems that have affected his title challenge.
July 23, 2026Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home
Tui has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.
June 30, 2026Thousands of Hungarians join first Budapest Pride march since Orban's defeat - Reuters
Thousands of Hungarians join first Budapest Pride march since Orban's defeat Reuters
June 27, 2026What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates
Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?
June 15, 2026I'll keep gambling with fitness for England - Saka
Bukayo Saka says he will continue gambling with his fitness and is "ready to go" for England's World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday.
June 15, 2026Orban re-elected as Fidesz party leader in Hungary despite election loss - Reuters
Orban re-elected as Fidesz party leader in Hungary despite election loss Reuters
June 13, 2026EU envoys agree to first phase of membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova - Reuters
EU envoys agree to first phase of membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova Reuters
June 12, 2026Charges dropped against Budapest mayor over 2025 Pride march
Budapest's liberal Mayor Gergely Karacsony had been charged with helping to organise the banned 2025 march.
June 4, 2026Hungarian prosecutors drop charges against Budapest mayor for organising Pride march - Reuters
Hungarian prosecutors drop charges against Budapest mayor for organising Pride march Reuters
June 4, 2026EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock
Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.
April 22, 2026Katya Adler: Jubilation in Budapest will be felt in Europe but leaves Moscow cold
European leaders share Hungarians' joy over the ousting of Vladimir Putin's EU ally, writes the BBC's Europe editor.
April 13, 2026Budapest turns into party zone after historic election that ends Orban era - Reuters
Budapest turns into party zone after historic election that ends Orban era Reuters
April 13, 2026Viktor Orbán's Hungarian experiment runs out of steam
Péter Magyar's historic win offers peace for a country exhausted by the tensions of Viktor Orbán's rule, Nick Thorpe reports from Budapest.
April 13, 2026Hungarians decide whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival
Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, but PM Viktor Orbán has been in a defiant mood.
April 11, 2026Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, US - Reuters
Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, US Reuters
April 11, 2026Iran talks, Artemis splashdown, Hungary elections - Reuters
Iran talks, Artemis splashdown, Hungary elections Reuters
April 11, 2026Who is Viktor Orbán, Hungarian PM fighting to stay in power after 16 years?
Since 2010, Orbán has transformed Hungary into what the European Parliament has denounced as a "hybrid regime of electoral autocracy".
April 11, 2026Final push for votes as challenger to Hungary's Orbán scents victory
As Péter Magyar's opposition movement leads in the polls, tens of thousands of anti-Orbán supporters fill Heroes' Square in Budapest.
April 11, 2026Trump's blunt attack on former allies exposes splintered MAGA coalition
His criticism of four conservative commentators who have spoken out against the Iran war highlights the tension in his base.
April 10, 2026Hungarian opposition leads PM Orban's Fidesz, poll shows - Reuters
Hungarian opposition leads PM Orban's Fidesz, poll shows Reuters
April 10, 2026Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe - Reuters
Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe Reuters
April 9, 2026'Talks were almost dead': Pakistan's last-ditch effort to secure Iran war truce - Reuters
'Talks were almost dead': Pakistan's last-ditch effort to secure Iran war truce Reuters
April 8, 2026What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran
The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.
April 8, 2026What the US military could do if Iran fails to meet Trump's ultimatum
The US can do a lot of damage to civilian infrastructure but military experts say it's not feasible to carry out all Trump's threats.
April 7, 2026Vice President Vance visits Hungary to boost Orban ahead of pivotal election - Reuters
Vice President Vance visits Hungary to boost Orban ahead of pivotal election Reuters
April 7, 2026JD Vance due in Hungary to back Orban's re-election bid
The US vice-president's visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.
April 7, 2026Kremlin says 'highly likely' that Ukraine planted explosives near Hungary-bound gas pipeline - Reuters
Kremlin says 'highly likely' that Ukraine planted explosives near Hungary-bound gas pipeline Reuters
April 6, 2026Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election
The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.
April 5, 2026Explosives found in Serbia near gas pipeline supplying Hungary, leaders say - Reuters
Explosives found in Serbia near gas pipeline supplying Hungary, leaders say Reuters
April 5, 2026AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary
Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.
April 4, 2026Vance to visit Hungary, meet with Orban next week ahead of election - Reuters
Vance to visit Hungary, meet with Orban next week ahead of election Reuters
April 2, 2026Peter Magyar, the former Orban ally vying for power in Hungary
Magyar represents the biggest threat to Viktor Orban's rule in Hungary since he won the first of four consecutive victories in 2010.
April 1, 2026Hungary election polls show opposition Tisza widening lead over Orban's Fidesz - Reuters
Hungary election polls show opposition Tisza widening lead over Orban's Fidesz Reuters
April 1, 2026US conservatives watch nervously as Orban faces tough test in Hungary vote - Reuters
US conservatives watch nervously as Orban faces tough test in Hungary vote Reuters
March 31, 2026Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy
Ukraine's president says partners asked if the attacks could be "reduced" as prices soar due to the Iran war.
March 30, 2026Orban's Hungarian government accused of mass voter intimidation ahead of election
A film quoting voters, mayors and a police officer alleges money and drugs are being offered to pressure people to back the ruling party.
March 26, 2026Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan
Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended.
March 20, 2026Ukraine expects start of 90 billion EU loan next month, despite Hungary veto - Reuters
Ukraine expects start of 90 billion EU loan next month, despite Hungary veto Reuters
March 20, 2026Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto
The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.
March 20, 2026Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.
March 16, 2026Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war
Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".
March 13, 2026Slovakia PM Fico to meet EU's von der Leyen to push for restart of Druzhba oil flows - Reuters
Slovakia PM Fico to meet EU's von der Leyen to push for restart of Druzhba oil flows Reuters
March 8, 2026Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking seven bank workers hostage in Budapest
Their bank said they were in two vans carrying $80m (£60m) worth of cash between Austria and Ukraine.
March 6, 2026Zelenskiy taunts Hungary's Orban for blocking aid to Ukraine - Reuters
Zelenskiy taunts Hungary's Orban for blocking aid to Ukraine Reuters
March 5, 2026European capitals push back as Ukraine seeks fast-track EU membership - Reuters
European capitals push back as Ukraine seeks fast-track EU membership Reuters
March 3, 2026Exclusive: Druzhba pipeline carried Ukrainian and Russian oil before attack, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Druzhba pipeline carried Ukrainian and Russian oil before attack, sources say Reuters
February 27, 2026Real Madrid and Man City to meet again in Champions League last 16 - Reuters
Real Madrid and Man City to meet again in Champions League last 16 Reuters
February 27, 2026Croatia ready to secure oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia, PM says - Reuters
Croatia ready to secure oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia, PM says Reuters
February 27, 2026Orban steps up oil accusations against Ukraine after vetoing EU loan to Kyiv
Hungary's prime minister accuses Kyiv of imposing an "oil blockade" after Kyiv says a critical pipeline was closed after Russian strikes.
February 26, 2026EU not likely to agree on Russian sanctions on Monday, Kallas says - Reuters
EU not likely to agree on Russian sanctions on Monday, Kallas says Reuters
February 23, 2026Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute - Reuters
Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute Reuters
February 22, 2026Hungary's government to release 250,000 tons of crude oil from strategic reserves - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Sporting KC trade F Daniel Salloi to Toronto - Reuters
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