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Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country's top priority is securing help to buy and build more air defense systems

Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies
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Italy says EU should consider pausing budget rules if Iran crisis persists

European Union authorities should consider a temporary suspension of budget deficit rules if the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran flares up again, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Italy says EU should consider pausing budget rules if Iran crisis persists
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Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday that restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz was of vital interest

Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says
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EU threatens to force Meta to restore WhatsApp full access for rival AI chatbots

European Union regulators plan to order Meta to reverse a move that limits AI chatbots from rival companies accessing WhatsApp

EU threatens to force Meta to restore WhatsApp full access for rival AI chatbots
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Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe

Viktor Orban, uniquely endorsed by both U.S.

Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe
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After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's relationship with Donald Trump appears strained

After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war
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EU and US near critical minerals deal to combat Chinese control, Bloomberg News reports

The European Union and Washington are closing in on an agreement to coordinate on producing and securing critical minerals, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. 

EU and US near critical minerals deal to combat Chinese control, Bloomberg News reports
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Key facts about Sunday's election in Hungary and possible outcomes

Hungarians vote in a landmark parliamentary election on Sunday that is being closely watched in the European Union, the United States, Russia and beyond.

Key facts about Sunday's election in Hungary and possible outcomes
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Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival

Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a key opponent of European Union efforts to help Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion, lost power after 16 years on Sunday

Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival
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US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary

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US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary
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Budapest turns into party zone after historic election that ends Orban era

Budapest turned into a party zone well into the early hours on Monday with people dancing outside pubs and cars honking as supporters of the opposition Tisza party

Budapest turns into party zone after historic election that ends Orban era
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Iran war weighs on global economy as IMF meeting starts

Alarm over the impact of the Iran war on the global economy grew on Monday with more countries announcing emergency support measures to combat rising energy

Iran war weighs on global economy as IMF meeting starts
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Hungarian election winner Magyar outlines his party's plans, views

Hungarian election winner nL8N40W0GT Peter Magyar vowed on Monday to change the constitution in a drive to restore democratic standards, following a landslide victory

Hungarian election winner Magyar outlines his party's plans, views
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Dutch regulator to seek EU approval for Tesla's self-driving software

Dutch vehicle authority RDW has notified the European Commission of its plan to seek European Union-wide approval for Tesla's full self-driving

Dutch regulator to seek EU approval for Tesla's self-driving software
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Investors size up landmark new chapter for Hungary post-Orban

Investors are banking on a positive new chapter for Hungary as incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar insists there is no time to waste following his

Investors size up landmark new chapter for Hungary post-Orban
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Hungarian election winner Magyar vows democratic shift with eye on EU funds

Hungarian election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ winner Peter Magyar nL8N40V06U promised on

Hungarian election winner Magyar vows democratic shift with eye on EU funds
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Orban's defeat topples a pillar of Europe's far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links

 Europe's far right has lost one of its biggest champions with the defeat of Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban in Sunday's election.

Orban's defeat topples a pillar of Europe's far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links
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Orbán’s defeat is also a blow to his ally Netanyahu

Orbán’s defeat is also a blow to his ally Netanyahu

Orbán’s defeat is also a blow to his ally Netanyahu
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Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine

Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar says he would talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin but won't initiate contact

Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine
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Magyar wants to take over as Hungary's prime minister as early as May 5

Péter Magyar has called on Hungary’s president to convene parliament to form a new government quickly

Magyar wants to take over as Hungary's prime minister as early as May 5
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Hungarian election rivals Orbán and Magyar make final push for votes on eve of poll

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his election challenger Péter Magyar are holding final rallies on the eve of a pivotal poll

Hungarian election rivals Orbán and Magyar make final push for votes on eve of poll
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A $1.5 million roundabout from nowhere to nowhere shows the ‘Orbánist economy’

A $1.5 million roundabout from nowhere to nowhere shows the ‘Orbánist economy’

A $1.5 million roundabout from nowhere to nowhere shows the ‘Orbánist economy’
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Donald Trump Jr. criticizes the European Union during a trip to Bosnia

Donald Trump Jr. has lashed out at the European Union

Donald Trump Jr. criticizes the European Union during a trip to Bosnia
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European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge

Finance ministers from five European Union member states are urging the bloc to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies as surging oil and gas prices raise inflation fears

European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge