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Orban loses Hungary vote to pro-Europe newcomer after 16 yrs in power

Lebanon PM says working to get Israeli troop withdrawal

US to begin blockade of Iranian ports Monday: military

Easter truce between Ukraine and Russia ends

Villarreal add to Athletic misery, Oviedo survival hopes boosted

Peter Magyar: former govt insider promising system change

Inter close in on Serie A title after comeback triumph at Como

Exit stage right: Hungary's Orban 16-year rule draws to an end

Rose fights for Masters win with McIlroy, Young in hunt

Orban concedes 'painful' defeat to conservative Magyar in Hungary polls

Garcia warned after Masters meltdown

Messi to start for Argentina in World Cup send-off: Scaloni

Lionel Messi will start for Argentina in a friendly against Zambia on Tuesday in what is the reigning world champions' final game on home soil before they defend their World Cup crown.

Oil rises on Trump's Iran threats, stocks mixed

Oil prices rose as the Middle East crisis escalated Monday with US President Donald Trump threatening to destroy Iran's main export terminal, and after the entry of Yemen's Houthi rebels into the war.

After pope's remark, White House defends praying for US troops

The White House on Monday defended praying for US troops engaged in the Iran war after Pope Leo XIV warned that God rejects the prayers "of those who wage war."

Powell probe leaves US Fed leadership change in limbo

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly insulted and criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, famously calling him a "numbskull" and demanding the independent central bank lower interest rates despite stubbornly high inflation.

Celine Dion announces comeback following health struggle

Megastar singer Celine Dion on Monday announced her return to performing after a lengthy break prompted by a rare health condition, calling the comeback news revealed on her birthday "the best gift".

'Is it Kafka?' US judge baffled by new Pentagon press policy

The New York Times and Trump administration clashed in a federal court on Monday over restrictions imposed by the Pentagon on journalists covering the Defense Department.

Cubans ready for Russian oil but some say not enough

Cubans on Monday cautiously welcomed the imminent arrival of a Russian oil shipment, with some warning it would do little to ease an energy crisis after US President Donald Trump granted a reprieve from an oil blockade.

Teen Suryavanshi shines as Rajasthan hammer Chennai in IPL

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi lived up to the hype with a 17-ball 52 as Rajasthan Royals thrashed Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in their opening IPL match on Monday.

Stock market winners and losers one month into US-Israel war on Iran

The US-Israel strikes against Iran have triggered a series of retaliations and military escalation in the Middle East that have sent shockwaves through global financial markets.