Dr Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic, refused to answer questions during his testimony before the US Congress by appealing to his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. However, the blanket pardon he had received from President Biden takes self-incrimination off the table; thus, his refusal could land him contempt of Congress charges.

A shocking revelation coming from inside Iran as the pressure mounts on the regime.

Ukrainian drones have hit the logistics centres of Wildberries, the primary Russian online retailer, in Penza, Russia, and Udmurtia, Russia. In response, Moscow has launched a missile attack on Ukraine. One of the missiles crashed down in Poland, a NATO country, although it is unclear if that was intentionally targeted.

The European Union has adopted the first major amendment to its Artificial Intelligence Act through the Digital Omnibus AI package. The changes postpone several compliance deadlines while maintaining stricter rules for prohibited AI practices.

Hungary’s national angling association has warned that the coming week will be critical for fish stocks at Lake Velence as extreme heat, low water levels and calm weather increase environmental risks. Officials say water quality remains suitable for fish, but conditions could deteriorate rapidly.

A bust of the late lead singer of the British rock band Freddie Mercury has been unveiled in Balatonszemes, Hungary, becoming only the third publicly displayed sculpture dedicated to the musician.

The Lebanese–German Abdul Ballout, who ran a van into a crowd killing one and injuring 29 on Saturday, had been convicted of plotting a terror attack by a German court in May, but the judge suspended his 22-month sentence. He was also found guilty by a military court in Lebanon and was deported to Germany for inciting religious conflict.

Hungary’s energy supply remains secure despite a temporary reduction in output at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant caused by record-low water levels in the Danube, Economy and Energy Minister István Kapitány said.

Hungary’s chief medical officer has declared a third-degree heat alert from Thursday through Tuesday as forecasts point to a prolonged period of extreme temperatures. Health authorities are urging residents to take precautions, particularly those in vulnerable groups.

Hungary’s Parliament has approved legislation establishing the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office. Prime Minister Péter Magyar said the new institution would operate independently of the government and could become Europe’s strongest anti-corruption body.

Unknown perpetrators have broken in and vandalized right-wing populist Chega party leader André Ventura’s office in the Assembly of the Republic building in Lisbon, Portugal. MP Ventura described the incident as ‘the rock bottom of our democracy.’

Forecast models indicate that a new heatwave will intensify across Hungary this week, with temperatures expected to climb to between 36°C and 39°C. A passing cold front brought little rainfall but briefly delayed the arrival of the extreme heat.

During a campaign event in DeSoto, Texas, Democratic Senate candidate for Texas James Talarico made statements that were interpreted by many as an endorsement of reparation payments for black people. Is he really promising reparations to win over black voters in Texas?

The Danube’s unusually low water level has once again revealed remarkable remnants of the past, including World War II shipwrecks, abandoned barges, and unexploded wartime ammunition. As the river nears a historic low, long-submerged artefacts are re-emerging across Hungary.

Poland’s Law and Justice is facing its gravest internal rupture in years after Jarosław Kaczyński threatened to force Mateusz Morawiecki’s Development Plus faction out of PiS. The crisis has become a stark warning to Fidesz and Viktor Orbán about what follows when electoral defeat is not met with the necessary self-reflection and renewal, leaving disputes over direction and succession unresolved.

The Associated Press has published an odd story about trans people having to do sex work in Nepal after their non-profit lost its funding from USAID. While the piece seemingly aimed to garner support for the defunded foreign aid agency, it only drew mockery online and more opposition to spending US taxpayer money abroad on LGBTQ projects.

The European Commission has accused TikTok of breaching the Digital Services Act, saying the platform’s design could expose children to cyberbullying and online predators. The preliminary findings could lead to a fine of up to 6 per cent of the company’s global annual turnover.

Hungary’s Parliament will begin a two-day extraordinary session on Monday with an address by Prime Minister Péter Magyar. Lawmakers are also expected to elect a new Constitutional Court judge and debate legislation on public transport, energy reforms, taxation and public asset protection.

According to the latest numbers by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, 45 per cent, nearly half, of all people serving sentences in the German prison system are foreign-born.

Lando Norris claimed his first Formula One victory of the season with a commanding performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The McLaren driver finished ahead of Max Verstappen, while championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli completed the podium and extended his advantage in the standings.

German police shot dead the suspected perpetrator of an Islamist terrorist attack on Berlin’s Christopher Street Day celebrations on Sunday, 26 July, hours after a van-and-knife assault killed a woman and injured 29 people. Authorities said 21-year-old Abdul B, a known Islamist, was located in the capital’s Spandau district and shot after advancing towards officers with a bladed weapon.

Lando Norris secured pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix after edging Lewis Hamilton by just 0.012 seconds in qualifying at the Hungaroring. Post-session penalties for Hamilton and Andrea Kimi Antonelli reshuffled the starting grid, promoting Charles Leclerc to the front row.

Thousands of Formula One fans from around the world gathered at the Hungaroring for Friday’s opening practice session of the Hungarian Grand Prix. While attendance has yet to reach its peak, the upgraded circuit, expanded fan areas and international atmosphere are already drawing large crowds.

Hungarian triathlon prodigy Fanni Szalai has become a Red Bull Athlete after receiving a surprise invitation at the Hungaroring. The 18-year-old, already one of the country’s brightest endurance talents, described the moment as the fulfilment of a lifelong dream.

French President Emmanuel Macron has praised Vietnam’s proposed restrictions on social media use by children, thanking the communist country for ‘joining the movement’. The message, which sparked a significant backlash, came days after French lawmakers approved a full ban on social media for children under 15.

Three men from Ottawa have been arrested over an alleged human-trafficking network spanning several Ontario cities, prompting former Toronto detective Donald Best to warn that Muslim grooming gangs like those uncovered in Britain may exist in Canada.

After the collapse of Judit Polgár’s nomination, Prime Minister Péter Magyar appears to be testing alternative presidential candidates through a carefully staged social media casting process. Photos with Botond Fülöp and Ignác Romsics have already attracted public attention, while polling points to other favourites and raises doubts over whether anyone can be chosen without Magyar’s backing.

Hungarian police have seized 364 air guns and questioned three men suspected of illegally importing the weapons from Poland and selling them at Budapest’s Józsefváros Market. Authorities also confiscated cash, a truck and launched expert examinations of the firearms.

Hungary’s national weather service expects dry, sunny conditions for Saturday’s Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying session, while Sunday’s race could be affected by showers or thunderstorms as temperatures climb to around 32 degrees Celsius.

Argentina’s critics are seeking punishment even after Spain denied Lionel Messi another World Cup, with petitions demanding investigations, suspension and even a permanent ban. The backlash follows a 2026 campaign, much like the victorious 2022 run, marred by controversial refereeing decisions and allegations of FIFA favouritism; the largest petition claimed 23 million signatures.