Peter 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.
World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, dies aged 193 The vet who cared for the giant tortoise said he had left behind a "legacy of resilience and longevity".
Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.
Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba ending near-total blockade A Russian oil tanker has docked in Cuba, providing temporary relief after months of shortages.
Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman The Australian town has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.
Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings stolen in Italian job The paintings were taken from a museum in Parma by four masked men in the middle of the night, police say.
Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits Sydney Hundreds of bakers head to the city's botanic gardens to share and savour their colourful creations.
Potential Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping could further damage global economy The Iran-backed group could bring a second crucial waterway to a standstill, writes Sebastian Usher.
Gaza peace doubts deepen as attention shifts to Iran With the world focused on the Iran war, there is increasing uncertainty about what happens next for Gaza.
UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike The strike - which killed at least 168 people, mostly children - "evoked a visceral horror", Volker Türk said.
Is Trump's pause on attacking Iranian energy for diplomacy or an escalation? The US president's commitment to deadlines is fluid but he uses them for a purpose, writes the BBC's James Landale.
Guthrie on missing mother: 'We cannot be at peace without knowing' In her first interview since the disappearance, Savannah Guthrie recounts the moment she learned her mother was missing and wrestles with the idea th…
Democrats flip Florida state seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home Emily Gregory’s projected victory comes in a legislative district which a Republican candidate won by 19 percentage points in 2024.