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Hungary’s newly elected leader, Peter Magyar, stormed to power last weekend after campaigning to, among other things, take a step back from Russia.Instead, Magyar has promised voters he will steer Hungary back towards the European Union, following the 16-year rule of far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who went to great lengths to deepen ties with Russia.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listUnder Orban, Hungary opposed most of the European Union’s stances against Russia and  blocked sanctions and obstructed military aid for Ukraine.Above all, he and his Fidesz party entrenched Hungary’s reliance on Russian oil.Now, following a massive electoral turnout…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Leaders of the Air National Guard argued that the Air Force’s readiness was woefully inadequate in a recent letter to Congress requesting more funding.”The United States Air Force is the oldest, the smallest, and the least ready in its 78-year history,” the letter, which was obtained by Air and Space Forces Magazine, read.To rectify the historic deficiency, military leaders are requesting between 72 and 100 new fighter jets across the Air Force’s active duty, reserve and guard corps.Specifically, the adjutants generals —  the leader of the National Guard in their respective state…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The fiancé of a popular New Jersey social media influencer is being questioned about her death after authorities said she was found attempting suicide while the pair were on a dream vacation off the coast of Africa. Ashly Robinson, who was also known as Ashlee Jenae, died while on a trip to Zanzibar celebrating her 31st birthday just days after getting engaged to her boyfriend, Joe McCann, according to her family members, who called the death “suspicious.”Robinson’s death was ruled a suicide after she attempted to hang herself from her door in her…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 17, 2026 8:39 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Montreal has acquired a collection of items from an iconic Chinatown noodle factory and shop that closed down last year. In 2022, Jean-Philippe Riopel co-founded a non-profit organization called Objets de mémoire, which dedicated itself to recovering artifacts from Wing Noodles Ltd. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won’t miss a trending story. The collection, which comprises more than 5,000 items, was donated to…

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Myanmar has reduced the sentence of imprisoned ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer told Reuters on Friday (Apr 17), as part of an amnesty by a new president who ousted her government in a coup five years ago.Aung San Suu Kyi, 80, was serving a 27-year sentence for a litany of offences her allies said were politically motivated to keep her at bay, ranging from incitement and corruption to election fraud and violating a state secrets law.The sentence has been cut by one-sixth, but it remains unclear whether the Nobel Peace Prize winner will be allowed to serve the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! VANCOUVER, British Columbia – The cities of Seattle and Vancouver are working together to boost visitation as both prepare to host matches for next summer’s FIFA World Cup 2026. Officials from both cities expect hundreds of thousands of visitors to move through the western host cities during the tournament.The two host cities sit about 140 miles apart and rank among the closest venues in the expanded tournament. Together, they will host 13 matches.Officials frame cross-border coordination through Cascadia, a Pacific Northwest region that includes Washington state, Oregon, and British Columbia and reflects…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Zendaya’s “Dune: Part 3” press tour fashion has already caught the ire of fans and foes on social media.The 29-year-old actress, who stars as Chani in the Denis Villeneuve epic, walked the red carpet Tuesday wearing a unique Schiaparelli suit at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.Her two-piece ensemble from the fashion house’s fall/winter 2026 collection featured a flesh-toned blazer with oversized lapels and sculpted hips to complement a matching pencil skirt.TAYLOR SWIFT’S ‘BAD BLOOD’ GIRL SQUAD 10 YEARS LATER: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Zendaya sported a skin-toned Schiaparelli ensemble to embark on the…

NewsFeedAl Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi discusses the prospect that the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon could lead to a comprehensive deal between the US and Iran to end regional hostilities.Published On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire could impact U.S. deal with Iran – CBS News Watch CBS News Israel has been fighting the Iranian regime and its proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon across the border. That local ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon could affect U.S. efforts to come to a broader regional agreement with Iran. Charlie D’Agata reports.