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EU to release billions in frozen funds for Hungary amid Magyar reforms 

29 May 2026

The European Union has announced it will unlock 16.4 billion euros ($19bn) for Hungary in a major win for the newly elec...

‘A landmark’: Brazil’s prosecutors hail court ruling to preserve Fordlandia 

29 May 2026

Federal prosecutors in Brazil have celebrated a court decision mandating the preservation of Fordlandia, a 1928 city bui...

Trump says ‘final determination’ to be made on possible Iran deal 

29 May 2026

United States President Donald Trump says he is meeting in the Situation Room to make a “final determination” on a p...

On the road to Rogun Dam, Tajikistan’s ‘greatest dream’ 

29 May 2026

Rogun, Tajikistan – From Dushanbe, the journey to Rogun begins like many journeys in Tajikistan. You approach the edge...

Five killed in Lebanon as Israeli forces advance across key Litani River 

29 May 2026

At least five people have been killed in Israeli air strikes targeting towns in southern Lebanon, as Lebanese and Israel...

Kambo: What is the frog poison ‘spiritual ritual’ killing detoxers? 

29 May 2026

A number of people around the world have died after taking part in an ancient healing practice known as kambo, which inv...

Eight girls arrested on suspicion of arson after Kenya school fire 

29 May 2026

News|Police At least eight students have been arrested on suspicion of arson after fire at a boarding school for girls i...

Just what are Israel’s long-term plans for Gaza? 

29 May 2026

After two years of relentless bombardment and ground invasions, Israel’s future in Gaza had appeared to be settled wit...

US federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’ 

29 May 2026

News|Donald Trump A United States federal judge temporarily blocked the administration of President Donald Trump’s nea...

Colombia’s ‘Total Peace’ plan: A failure or unfinished business for Petro? 

29 May 2026

That said, the Petro government did manage to mint deals with several prominent armed groups. In 2023, for instance, it ...