American attitudes towards gender transition and broader LGBTQ issues continue to shift in a more conservative direction, according to a new Gallup survey. Support for gender transition has fallen to its lowest level since polling on the issue began in 2021, amid a broader decline in backing for several LGBTQ-related causes.
In a recent interview with GQ magazine, British actor Idris Elba spoke out against the idea of a black actor playing the iconic spy character of James Bond, saying that Bond ‘was written how he was written for a reason’. Elba himself is black and has been rumoured to be next to play 007, which he has denied.
The University of Pécs has opened the Collection and Research Centre of Hungarians Worldwide, a new academic hub dedicated to studying Hungarian communities in the Carpathian Basin and the diaspora. Built around a unique collection of books and research materials, the centre aims to strengthen scholarship, education, and connections among Hungarians worldwide.
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been denied entry to the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending his hopes of becoming the first Somali official to referee at football’s biggest tournament. US authorities cited unspecified ‘vetting concerns’, while Somali officials and football authorities condemned the decision and demanded explanations.
Marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, the 15th biennial conference of the Hungarian Association for American Studies brought together scholars from Hungary and abroad to explore the American legacy through history, literature, culture, migration, and international connections across the Americas.
‘As a child, I never dreamed of becoming a spy. I was not fascinated by secret agents or espionage stories. But when I was approached and invited to join, something immediately felt right.’
Following US-brokered talks in Washington, Israel and Lebanon announced a ceasefire agreement conditional on Hezbollah’s ‘complete cessation’ of fire. While Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have continued, Israeli ground forces have withdrawn from parts of the region. Financial markets reacted positively to the developments.
Dr Norman Lewis argues that the European Union’s technological sovereignty agenda launched today will fail, and risks making Europe less competitive.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, starting a week from now, is not the first time the United States is hosting the tournament. In 1994, in a historic heatwave, the US hosted the biggest sporting event, which saw the last appearance for Argentina by Maradona after a doping ban, a historic upset run to the Semi-Finals by Bulgaria, and Brazil beating Italy on penalties in the final for their fourth world champion title.
Far-left streamer Hasan Piker has recently had his travel permit revoked by the UK government. According to his statements, he suspects this was due to his anti-Israel stances. However, he has been in a number of other controversies as well, including the time he appeared to shock his dog, or when he claimed that ‘America deserved 9/11.’
At a time when public debate is increasingly polarized and superficial, Hungarian Conservative remains committed to depth and independent thought.
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