Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is seeking to contain outrage over the death of Moroccan-born Abderrahim Fakir during a police arrest in Bologna, while resisting efforts to condemn officers before the evidence is known. The case has already triggered mass protests, violent riots and comparisons with George Floyd, raising fears of a wider national backlash.

In a speech marking the anniversary of the Sandinista revolution, Daniel Ortega declared that Nicaragua will no longer hold elections capable of removing his regime. While the announcement formalizes a political reality long evident in practice, it also raises a broader question: whether Donald Trump will treat Managua as the next major test of his hemispheric doctrine, alongside Venezuela and Cuba.

An employee of the Minnesota Department of Human Services who was caught causing $21,000 in damages by keying Teslas in protest of Elon Musk has been promoted with a pay raise within the state agency, according to an X user who claims to have confirmation from the employer.

Researchers at Budapest Business University have developed a science-based ecological footprint calculator designed for businesses, enabling companies to measure their environmental impact and identify areas where sustainability improvements can also reduce operating costs.

Spain’s World Cup hero Ferran Torres wore a ‘Make Spain Great Again’ hat during the team’s victory parade in Madrid, igniting debate over whether he was mocking Donald Trump, targeting Pedro Sánchez, or simply celebrating national pride. The Barcelona striker’s record of patriotic and anti-establishment remarks suggests, however, that the slogan may have been meant sincerely.

What was meant to be a triumphant start to the week for PM Péter Magyar became one of the Tisza government’s first major setbacks after Judit Polgár rejected his endorsement to replace President Tamás Sulyok. The rushed nomination sparked backlash from civil society, allies, and Tisza supporters, who accused the government of repeating the top-down politics it vowed to end.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, for talks focused on disarming Hezbollah. Hungarian foreign policy expert Rajmund Kiss said the discussions come at a critical moment, warning that Iran-backed terrorist groups remain a major threat despite their weakened military capabilities.

A new tramline will be built in Budapest, Hungary, and the project’s cost will be reimbursed by the newly unlocked EU funds, Minister of Transport and Investment Dávid Vitézy of Hungary has announced.

Labour is fighting an information watchdog’s order to publish conviction data by nationality, intensifying accusations that the government is hiding the scale of crime committed by migrants. Reform UK says the figures should be released immediately, arguing that British voters are being denied basic facts about immigration and public safety.

Microsoft says Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are only the beginning of a renewed Xbox exclusivity strategy. Executives insist more first-party exclusives are planned while emphasizing that release decisions will continue to be made on a case-by-case basis.

Andy Burnham will formally become the United Kingdom’s next prime minister on Monday after King Charles III accepts Keir Starmer’s resignation and invites the new Labour leader to form a government.

Prime Minister Péter Magyar said he will meet chess grandmaster Judit Polgár on Monday to ask whether she would be willing to serve as Hungary’s president, following a public nomination by 16 prominent figures from science, culture and sport.

Spain have won the second FIFA World Cup title in their history. Just like in 2010 against the Netherlands, they won the Final 1–0 after extra time, this time against defending World Champions Argentina. Ferran Torres delivered the winning goal in the 106th minute.

Labour’s new early-release scheme could allow 2,462 convicted sexual offenders, including more than 100 rapists serving sentences longer than 15 years, to leave prison sooner. Ministers say the policy is needed to stop prisons running out of space by November, while critics accuse Labour of putting victims and the public at risk to cover up its failure to expand capacity.

President Tamás Sulyok of Hungary has signed the 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law, thus ending his own tenure. The constitutional changes take effect on 19 July, with Sulyok leaving office the following day. He said he had no legal means to challenge the amendment despite his objections.

For the first time in World Cup history, the reigning European champions are taking on the reigning South American champions, Spain vs Argentina. This match-up was set to take place in March in Qatar, but was ultimately cancelled due to the Iran war. Argentina can become the first nation to defend the World Cup title since 1962.

Clips of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey were leaked online before the previews and were widely mocked online. However, despite all that negative attention, the film still brought in a whopping $15 million on its preview night on Thursday, the best preview showing for any live-action movie released this year.

Pakistan has refused to accept Shabir Ahmed, the convicted ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang, arguing that the 73-year-old was raised, ‘groomed’ and ‘spoiled’ in Britain. Restore leader Rupert Lowe blasted the refusal, demanding sanctions, a suspension of Pakistani immigration, remittance taxes and an end to UK aid until Islamabad accepts deported criminals.

The EU’s third Demography Report places migration at the centre of Brussels’ response to Europe’s ageing population and shrinking workforce. While Commissioner Dubravka Šuica called migration a ‘necessity’, evidence suggests labour schemes multiply family arrivals, deepen fiscal burdens, and accelerate permanent settlement rather than relieve pressure on welfare and the economy.

Former foreign minister Péter Szijjártó is under mounting pressure after Péter Magyar confirmed an investigation into his Russia ties and classified ministry documents. The probe revives allegations that Szijjártó briefed Moscow on EU negotiations, while his immediate move into BYD’s global leadership has fuelled suspicions that years of pro-China policy were rewarded with a corporate post.

Hungarian cup title holders Ferencváros beat out the Serbian side FK Vojvodina in UEFA Europa League qualifying with back-to-back wins home and away and an impressive 5–1 score on aggregate. Hungarian champions ETO FC Győr, however, fell short against their Icelandic counterparts Vikingur Reykjavík.

The Hungarian government has approved the first draft of a comprehensive rural development programme and is preparing a major railway modernization plan financed largely with EU funds. Prime Minister Magyar Péter also announced new public consultations on road safety, expanded hospital air-conditioning upgrades and a 30-day public security operation in Budapest.

Fidesz communications director Bertalan Havasi denied that Viktor Orbán would meet Donald Trump during his US visit, dismissing claims by MP Zsolt Németh. The contradictory statements came as Orbán attended the World Cup while Fidesz faced resignations, internal criticism, and what analysts increasingly described as the beginning of the party’s ‘formal disintegration’.

In their newly updated manifesto, the Democratic Socialists of America not only calls for the abolition of the Senate and Electoral College, but also proclaim ‘comfortable housing’ as a human right that they pledge the government would provide to all residents under their governance.

The Trump administration has opened a State Department grant programme offering up to $3 million for European projects on free speech, sovereignty, migration, democratic resilience, and ‘civilizational self-confidence’. The scheme translates Washington’s 2025 National Security Strategy into direct support for civil-society work, prompting renewed European accusations of political interference.

Belgian police blocked Finnish MEP Sebastian Tynkkynen from entering the European Parliament for nearly an hour as Save Europe Act organizers tried to deliver more than half a million signatures. The confrontation followed a last-minute court victory over a protest ban, turning the remigration campaign’s Brussels rally into a direct clash with EU institutions.

Germany recorded a sharp increase in e-scooter accidents involving injuries in 2025, with both fatalities and serious injuries rising compared with the previous year. Official statistics show that younger riders accounted for the vast majority of those involved in the crashes.

Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the new leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party after securing overwhelming backing from MPs and affiliated trade unions. He is expected to become the UK’s next prime minister on Monday, replacing Keir Starmer.

Former Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó resigned from Parliament to join BYD’s international leadership, ending a 24-year political career closely tied to Viktor Orbán’s Eastern Opening policy. Prime Minister Péter Magyar said that Szijjártó had ‘long represented foreign interests’ and alleged that the appointment rewarded years spent promoting BYD and Chinese interests in Hungary.

Right-wing YouTuber Craig Houston was detained and had his electronic devices seized by Police Scotland at the Glasgow Airport as he was returning from a holiday in Greece. He is a member of the Restore Britain Party and a vocal critic of mass migration into the United Kingdom.