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Associated Press:
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after ‘painful’ election result — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat on Sunday after what he called a ″painful″ election result, ending 16 years in power for a powerful figure …
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Jakub Krupa / The Guardian:
Hungary election live: Polls in Hungary close in tightly fought election after 16 years under Viktor Orbán — Prime minister has been trailing in the polls to Péter Magyar in race that could have repercussions for Europe, the US and Russia — ‘Thank you Hungary,’ opposition leader Magyar says
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Reuters:
Hungary election results live: Orbán concedes to Magyar's Tisza after projections show opposition winning two-thirds majority — Veteran nationalist leader Viktor Orbán conceded defeat after a landslide election victory by the centre-right, pro-EU Tisza party …
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New York Times:
Hungary Election Results: Viktor Orban Concedes Defeat and Congratulates Peter Magyar — Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has inspired populist movements globally, could not overcome the growing dissatisfaction of his own citizens. — Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary …
Anne Applebaum / The Atlantic:
Illiberalism Is Not Inevitable — If Viktor Orbán can lose, then his Russian and American admirers can lose too. — In the end, the defeat of Viktor Orbán, Hungary's autocratic prime minister, required not just an ordinary election campaign or new messaging but rather …
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The Guardian:
Hungarian opposition ousts Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power
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Isaac Stanley-Becker / The Atlantic:
Hungary Just Ousted the Unoustable
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Zachary Basu / Axios:
Earthquake in Hungary: Orbán defeated after 16 years in power
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Zack Beauchamp / Vox:
Viktor Orbán has fallen — Viktor Orbán, the European Union's only autocrat, has fallen.
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Marton Dunai / Financial Times:
Hungary's Orbán concedes defeat as opposition heads for landslide win
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Max Griera / Politico:
Fraud accusations fly as Hungarians vote in contentious election
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Norah O'Donnell / CBS News:
Pope Leo statements on Iran war and mass deportations inspire American cardinals to speak out — Add CBS News on Google — When President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran this past week, it came after a chorus of world leaders called for an end to the war.
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Will Weissert / Associated Press:
Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff — President Donald Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV on social media on Sunday, saying the first American pope should “stop catering to the Radical Left.” It was an extraordinary broadside against the global leader …
Allie Griffin / New York Post:
Trump blasts Pope Leo as ‘weak,’ says he prefers his ‘MAGA’ brother after pontiff's veiled jabs over Iran war, immigration — President Trump slammed Pope Leo XIV for being “weak on crime,” and “terrible for foreign policy” in a lengthy Truth Social post Sunday night.
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Katie Rogers / New York Times:
Trump Attacks Pope Leo as Too Liberal and ‘Weak on Crime’ — President Trump's lengthy post on social media showed there were really no boundaries when it comes to people he might target, including the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. — Pope Leo XIV is one of the world's most powerful critics of the U.S. war with Iran.
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NBC News:
Eric Swalwell drops bid for California governor after sexual misconduct allegations — The Democratic candidate faced immediate calls to end his campaign, with many supporters withdrawing their endorsements. — Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell on Sunday dropped his bid for governor …
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Fellow Democrats urge Swalwell to quit California governor's race and resign from Congress
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Washington Post:
Swalwell suspends campaign for Calif. governor amid growing rancor over sexual misconduct claims
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Natalie Allison / Washington Post:
Inside Vance's Iran negotiations: No deal, but ‘friendly’ talks — Vice President JD Vance's negotiations in Pakistan with Iran failed to end the war, but progress was reported on building goodwill. — Summary — The involvement of Vice President JD Vance had raised hopes around the world …
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Tyler Pager / New York Times:
21 Hours in Pakistan: How Vance Tried and Failed to End a War He Opposed
Lawrence Freedman / Comment is Freed:
The causes and consequences of Trump's defeat
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emptywheel:
Having Failed to Win a “Marathon” [sic] without Training, Trump Announces Blockade of Iran's Blockade
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Wesley Clark / USA Today:
Gen. Wesley Clark: Iran has the advantage over US in negotiations
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Alex Wickham / Bloomberg:
UK Not Supporting Trump's Planned Hormuz Blockade, Starmer Says — The UK will not take part in the proposed US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, setting up yet another point of contention between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the conflict in Iran.
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Sarah Min / CNBC:
Stock futures fall after Trump announces Strait of Hormuz blockade as talks fail: Live updates
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David Goldman / CNN:
Why Trump is threatening to blockade a strait that Iran is already blockading
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David Rothkopf / The Daily Beast:
How Trump Just Proved He Is History's Most Powerful Idiot — BLOCKADED — He sent three stooges to botch talking peace, then went to UFC. He's blockading a blockade. No one in history comes close to this idiocy. — It is well known that Donald Trump covets titles, awards and honors.
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Tim Balk / New York Times:
Trump Says Gas Prices Might Not Drop By Midterms, Underscoring G.O.P. Peril — The president has sent mixed messages on how long he expects costs to be high. Some in his party voiced fresh concern after his comments on Sunday. — President Trump suggested on Sunday that elevated gasoline prices …
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Amy Chozick / New York Times:
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