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Apr 12, 2026 - World

Donald Trump claimed the Iranians want money and nuclear weapons, but the US armed forces are "locked and loaded" to finish "the little that is left of Iran".

Apr 12, 2026 - World

The internet erupted on Sunday after a Trump-backed autocrat lost a high-stakes election. Viktor Orbán, a strongman and staunch Russian ally who has led Hungary for the last 16 years, conceded defeat to opposition party leader Peter Magyar in the country's national election. Orbán has been a symbol of the rise of the far right across Europe as he sought to roll back the country's democratic reforms. Orbán lost the election despite U.S. Vice President JD Vance traveling to the country to campaign for him. President Donald Trump also endorsed Orbán in multiple Truth Social posts. Orbán described his loss as "painful," according to a report from the Associated Press. Political analysts and observers reacted to the news on social media. "Bye bye Viktor!" former Republican lawmaker Adam Kinzinger posted on X. "MAGA hero is gone." "Voters in Hungary said no to a strong man. We can do it too," legal expert Joyce Vance posted on X. "I’m incredibly obsessed with JD Vance sinking Victor Orban," political commentator Molly Jong-Fast posted on Bluesky. "Off with you, you fascist Putin puppet," author Paul Kemp posted on Bluesky. "The return of Trump has been dreadful news for hard-right politicians around the world, and now they're disrespecting him by accepting electoral defeat," Larry the Cat, who lives at the U.K. Prime Minister's residence at 10 Downing Street, posted on X.

Apr 12, 2026 - World

He has also threatened to cut diplomatic ties with Turkey and close its embassy in Kampala within 30 days if his demands are not met. 

Apr 12, 2026 - World

Win for Tisza party ends rightwing populist’s 16-year grip on power and will likely reshape country’s relationship with EUHungary election liveHungary’s opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, has won the general election, ending leader Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power, in a result that is likely to rattle the White House and reshape the country’s relationship with the EU.Less than three hours after polls closed on Sunday, Orbán conceded defeat after what he described as a “painful” election result. Continue reading...

Apr 12, 2026 - World

Viktor Orbán, the autocratic Hungarian president and staunch Russian ally, conceded defeat in the country's national election on Sunday, ending his 16-year reign in power, according to reports. The Associated Press reported that with 60% of the vote counted, opposition leader Peter Magyar’s party held 52% of the vote compared to Orbán's 38% support. Orbán described the loss as "painful." "It’s a major blow for Orbán, the European Union’s longest-serving leader and one of its biggest antagonists, who has traveled a long road from his early days as a liberal, anti-Soviet firebrand to the Russia-friendly nationalist admired today by the global far-right," the AP reported. Trump endorsed Orbán in a Truth Social post on Friday, calling him " a truly strong and powerful leader." Trump added that the U.S. stood ready to "strengthen Hungary's economy," if Orbán won.