Professor of sociology Jason Arday, who focuses on racial justice in his research, has been facing accusations of plagiarism. The heightened scrutiny of his work revealed a number of dubious statements he himself or other academic institutions have made about him, such as about his supposed professional football career, or being a subject in a documentary made 21 years before he was born…

A new Europion survey found that most Hungarians have reduced their electricity and water consumption in response to the energy crisis, while opinions of the government’s handling of the situation remain sharply divided along political lines.

Hungary has extended its highest-level heat alert until Friday as extreme temperatures persist, while authorities say the remaining operating turbine at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant continues to run safely despite record-low Danube water levels.

Spanish counterterrorism officers reportedly identified at least ten people previously expelled for jihadism-related offences among the 72,000 migrants who breached Ceuta last week. With around 50 migrants later reported to have reached mainland Spain by speedboat and jet ski, concerns are growing that some of the identified extremists may have disappeared into Schengen.

Nándor Nagy won the 44th Lidl Lake Balaton Cross Swim after completing the 5.2-kilometre (3.2-mile) course in under an hour. Nearly 11,000 participants took part in Hungary’s largest open-water swimming event, which was held after being postponed twice due to poor weather.

Hungary’s electricity crisis has opened a debate over who is actually expected to sacrifice to ease pressure on the grid. MLSZ moved football matches and accepted concrete disruption; civilians in some communities reportedly faced inspections and fines, while Sziget Festival retained the option of proceeding largely unchanged, prompting accusations of double standards and unequal burden-sharing.

‘The SSPX’s profession of faith clearly affirms papal primacy, sacramental theology, and moral continuity, in addition to seeking clarification on contested doctrinal formulations that have infiltrated the Church.’

Conservative activist Riley Gaines went to a WNBA game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to support Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham for speaking out against biological men in women’s sports. However, the league staff asked her to put down her sign that said ‘Sophie, Thank You, A Girl Mom.’

Hungary’s public broadcaster has withdrawn the appointments of the newly announced editor-in-chief and presenter of M1 News, one day after unveiling the channel’s planned relaunch.

Hungary’s public broadcaster will relaunch its M1 News programme in the second half of August with a new editor-in-chief and presenters, including the return of veteran journalist Miklós Borsa after more than a decade.

Prime Minister Péter Magyar said Hungary’s voluntary energy-saving efforts are helping avoid stricter measures as authorities monitor Danube water levels and work to keep the final operating turbine at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant online.

Ceuta is descending into what increasingly resembles the lawless Wild West despite Pedro Sánchez’s claim that the migration crisis has been contained. Viral footage shows journalist Nick Shirley being chased by migrants, one carrying a knife, while another clip captured an armed man with a handgun and residents reported break-ins, thefts, street fighting and police losing control.

Following the gains the incumbent Labour Party made on Reform UK since Prime Minister Andy Burnham took office, right-wing populist Restore Britain Party leader Rupert Lowe has published an open letter to Reform leader Nigel Farage, laying out his conditions for cooperation.

Fresh disorder in Ceuta on Sunday night directly undermined Pedro Sánchez’s claim that Spain had restored control and returned ‘practically all’ migrants within 48 hours. Footage circulated on social media showed illegal migrants resisting removal, escaping transport trucks and chanting ‘Allahu akbar’, while Ceuta’s mayor-president and local reporters said tens of thousand people were still in the streets.

A photo shared by Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene featuring Tucker Carlson, Thomas Massie, and Joe Kent has fueled speculation that the conservative figures could be planning a new political movement—or even a third party—following their growing split with President Donald Trump.

Budapest has launched the upgraded MOL Bubi bike-sharing system, introducing a larger fleet that includes electric bicycles, a redesigned mobile app and plans to significantly expand the network over the coming years.

Hungary has temporarily avoided a complete shutdown of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant after engineers found a way to keep its last operating turbine running, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said, while warning that the country’s energy system faces its most critical days.

Hungary’s electricity demand during Sunday evening’s peak period was 700 megawatts lower than forecast, with the government crediting households for reducing consumption amid concerns over energy supply.

Hungary’s power grid is entering a critical period as the country’s only nuclear plant, Paks I, shuts down for the first time in 44 years, removing around 2,000 MW of capacity during the hottest days of the summer. Prime Minister Magyar urged the public to use electricity and water wisely, partly blaming the crisis on infrastructure shortcomings inherited from Viktor Orbán’s government.

A homemade bomb exploded outside Moscow’s Balzi Rossi restaurant, killing three people and wounding 21 in an apparent attempt to target Colonel-General Aleksandr Chayko at a private birthday banquet. The suspected strike fits a pattern of Ukrainian operations bringing the war deep into Russia and could intensify security fears ahead of September’s State Duma election.

Laura Loomer has completed a dramatic reversal from amplifying Russian narratives to openly backing Ukraine, telling the Kyiv Independent that she would kill Vladimir Putin if Moscow armed Iran against US troops. The remark, coming from a prominent Trump ally, triggered a heavy backlash online and renewed scrutiny of her past pro-Kremlin messaging.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is facing mounting pressure after 22 European leaders demanded coordinated action against Spain’s mass migrant regularization policy following the recent invasion of Ceuta and Melilla. The signatories linked permissive policies to migration pull factors and warned they were prepared to restore temporary Schengen border controls.

UEFA has threatened to boycott the 2030 FIFA World Cup if football’s governing body proceeds with plans to sell partial ownership interests in the tournament to private investors. While the move sparked fears of an unprecedented split, the proposal may already be losing all of its momentum.

Ceuta was overwhelmed after an estimated 60,000 illegal migrants invaded the Spanish enclave in North Africa within 24 hours, with the crisis spreading to Melilla overnight. Morocco is widely accused of deliberately loosening border controls, while some analysts have advanced a broader theory of American and Israeli involvement for geopolitical gain.

More than a month after its suspension from the EU Transparency Register, MCC Brussels has released a video detailing its dispute with EU authorities. The think tank argues the decision was politically motivated, questions the handling of the investigation, and says the move restricts its access to EU institutions and events.

Hungary has been selected to host the final global boxing qualification tournament for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking the country’s first time staging an Olympic boxing world qualifier.

The Hungarian government has approved a sweeping overhaul of the country’s education management system, including the abolition of the Klebelsberg Centre’s intermediary role and the introduction of open competitions for all school district leadership positions.

Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Power Plant could be forced to shut down completely within the next 24 to 72 hours as record-low water levels on the Danube prevent cooling water pumps from operating. The operator said the move would be a precautionary measure to ensure safe operation.

Ferencváros advanced against the originally favoured Dutch side FC Twente in the second UEFA Europa League qualifying round. FTC won the first leg in the Netherlands 2–1, then tied the second leg 2–2 at home, playing one man down. Haitian international Lenny Joseph scored three goals across the two games.

Spanish border forces lost control of Ceuta on Thursday as an estimated 2,000–3,000 illegal migrants swam from Morocco, scaled fences, and surged into the city. Police described ‘absolute chaos’, while local officials demanded army support and emergency powers. Vox blamed the invasion on Pedro Sánchez’s regularization programme, arguing that it had created an enormous pull factor.