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Romanian PM loses key coalition member’s vote of support, political crisis looms

Romania's Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has repeatedly said he will not resign.
Romania's Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has repeatedly said he will not resign.

Europe’s far right rails at migration ‘tsunami’ after defeat of Hungary’s Orban

The Hungarians were conspicuous by their absence at the far-right rally in Milan on April 18, after nationalist Viktor Orban was voted out of power after 16 years in a crushing election defeat.
The Hungarians were conspicuous by their absence at the far-right rally in Milan on April 18, after nationalist Viktor Orban was voted out of power after 16 years in a crushing election defeat.

Mexico mends ties with Spain in first presidential visit in eight years

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez welcomes Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum as leaders arrive at the summit \"In defence of democracy\" in Barcelona, Spain, April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez welcomes Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum as leaders arrive at the summit \"In defence of democracy\" in Barcelona, Spain, April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho Doce

Europe’s far right gathers in Milan after Orban defeat

Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was voted from power after 16 years in a crushing election defeat to pro-EU opposition figure Peter Magyar.
Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was voted from power after 16 years in a crushing election defeat to pro-EU opposition figure Peter Magyar.

Colombia's Petro will travel to Caracas next week

FILE PHOTO: Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a press conference after casting his vote in congressional elections and party primaries for presidential candidate, in Bogota, Colombia March 8, 2026. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a press conference after casting his vote in congressional elections and party primaries for presidential candidate, in Bogota, Colombia March 8, 2026. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez/File Photo

Orban's defeat topples a pillar of Europe's far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban walks to talk to journalists after casting his vote during the Hungarian parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban walks to talk to journalists after casting his vote during the Hungarian parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 13, 2026

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban reacting onstage after the announcement of the partial results of parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban reacting onstage after the announcement of the partial results of parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary.

Pressure mounts on UK government to ban Kanye West after festival backlash

FILE PHOTO: Rapper Kanye West holds his first rally in support of his presidential bid in North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. July 19, 2020.  REUTERS/Randall Hill/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Rapper Kanye West holds his first rally in support of his presidential bid in North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. July 19, 2020.  REUTERS/Randall Hill/File Photo

European nations criticise Israel’s death penalty plans

The amendment, backed by Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, calls for mandatory death sentences for some offences.
The amendment, backed by Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, calls for mandatory death sentences for some offences.

UK to cap overseas political donations and ban crypto funding for parties

Mr Nigel Farage's (centre) populist Reform party in 2025 became the first British party to announce it would accept bitcoin donations. At least two-thirds of its money raised came from donors abroad.
Mr Nigel Farage's (centre) populist Reform party in 2025 became the first British party to announce it would accept bitcoin donations. At least two-thirds of its money raised came from donors abroad.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.