Hungary’s energy crisis is giving Péter Magyar the kind of first major test that can define a new government and its future trajectory. Tisza won power by arguing that Orbán’s system merely projected competence while hollowing out institutions; the days ahead will show whether the new administration can manage a real crisis or was merely competent in words.

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.

‘What was the principal promise of liberalism to Hungarians who were being liberated? Nothing less than the Western gospel: the almost suspiciously harmonious unity of political freedom, peace, and prosperity.’

‘Military victories can degrade an enemy’s capacity to wage war, but they rarely secure lasting peace if the underlying ideas that animate the regime remain unchallenged and attractive to others. We must win the ideological war with Iran if any peace that follows is to endure.’

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.

‘The greatest impact can be achieved when green roofs are not seen as decoration, but as a mandatory and supported element of urban green infrastructure.’

‘The European Union undoubtedly needs simpler rules…However, simplification only works if, instead of making rules changeable quickly, it also makes them more predictable in the long term, so that a business can understand and comply with the requirements in less time, with less external assistance, and with greater legal certainty.’

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.

‘We must deal with a dangerous illusion. A country cannot be made strong by an optimism that ignores its problems. It can be confident and hopeful only if it recognizes the problem in time and has a serious plan to solve it…Our task now is not to create panic. And it is not to sell false hope. But it is to remain sober.’

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.

Although the Michelin Key hotel rating system is still relatively new and less established than the iconic Michelin Stars, it has already become a prestigious mark of excellence. This raises an intriguing question: how did a marketing tool created to sell tyres evolve into one of the most influential guides for modern travel?

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.

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.