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Easter truce between Ukraine and Russia ends

A priest sprays holy water on parishioners outside a cathedral during Orthodox Easter celebrations amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict in Donetsk, a Russian-controlled city of Ukraine, April 12, 2026. REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko
A priest sprays holy water on parishioners outside a cathedral during Orthodox Easter celebrations amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict in Donetsk, a Russian-controlled city of Ukraine, April 12, 2026. REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko

Viktor Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival

FILE PHOTO: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban attends the first so-called \"Patriots' Grand Assembly\" of nationalist groups from Europe, in Budapest, Hungary, March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Marton Monus/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban attends the first so-called \"Patriots' Grand Assembly\" of nationalist groups from Europe, in Budapest, Hungary, March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Marton Monus/File Photo

Once inspired by Viktor Orban, Hungary’s Peter Magyar unseats long-serving PM in landmark election

Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, speaking during a press conference on April 12, 2026.
Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, speaking during a press conference on April 12, 2026.

Hungary’s Viktor Orban concedes defeat in landmark election to centre-right opposition

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.

Reactions to PM Orban's likely defeat in Hungary's election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives to address supporters after the announcement of the partial results of parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives to address supporters after the announcement of the partial results of parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

Pope says he is ‘closer than ever’ to Lebanese people

Pope Leo said there was a “moral obligation” to protect them while calling on warring parties to seek peace.
Pope Leo said there was a “moral obligation” to protect them while calling on warring parties to seek peace.

British minister says ‘disappointing’ no breakthrough in Iran war talks

British Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the UK would continue to judge Mr Trump by what he did rather than what he said.
British Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the UK would continue to judge Mr Trump by what he did rather than what he said.

Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade

Global Sumud Flotilla Steering Committee members at a press conference in Barcelona on April 12.
Global Sumud Flotilla Steering Committee members at a press conference in Barcelona on April 12.

Irish police clear fuel protesters from central Dublin after days of gridlock

FILE PHOTO: Vehicles block Dublin's O'Connell Street, as part of a protest over the high cost of fuel that clogged up busy thoroughfares and motorways across Ireland for a second successive day, in Dublin, Ireland April 8, 2026. Conor Humphries/REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Vehicles block Dublin's O'Connell Street, as part of a protest over the high cost of fuel that clogged up busy thoroughfares and motorways across Ireland for a second successive day, in Dublin, Ireland April 8, 2026. Conor Humphries/REUTERS/File Photo

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of Easter truce violations

The site of a Russian drone strike on a residential area in Sumy, Ukraine, on April 11.
The site of a Russian drone strike on a residential area in Sumy, Ukraine, on April 11.

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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.