How Hungary’s Knife-Edge Election Could Impact the US and Russia
Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s prime minister, has governed the nation for over a decade and a half. His connections with both Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump have drawn significant global interest as the country prepares for its 12 April elections. The BBC’s Europe Editor, Katya Adler, explores the stakes of this pivotal vote from Orbán’s hometown of Felcsút.
A commercial flight from Dubai touched down in Dublin on Wednesday night, the first to arrive in days after US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Meanwhile, Italian firefighters shared footage of a wolf being pulled from under a bridge, capturing public attention. In Germany, the decommissioned Frimmersdorf power plant’s cooling tower collapsed, sparking concern among onlookers.
Survivors fleeing Ukraine’s front lines described the chaos they witnessed on the Russian side. In Rome, a €2 fee was introduced for visitors to access the iconic fountain’s viewing area, ending its long-standing free access. The mother of a 16-year-old girl killed by a scrambler called her experience a “living nightmare” since the tragedy.
Ms Pelicot said it is “inconceivable” that the man she shared her life with could have committed such horrors. Jessica and Jacques Moretti are under criminal investigation for involuntary manslaughter, along with bodily harm and negligent arson. Over 1,000 residents on an Italian island were evacuated due to safety risks, while Storms Marta and Leonardo caused flooding and displacement in Spain.
Russia’s correspondent, Steve Rosenberg, reported from the outskirts of the capital, where a military officer was wounded in an attack. In Oslo, Marius Borg Høiby denied rape and other serious charges during his trial. Norway’s royal family faces renewed scrutiny, including links between Crown Princess Mette-Marit and the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Crowds gathered in Rome for the funeral of famed fashion designer Valentino, who died at 93. Residents in Kyiv are finding small joys amid power cuts and freezing temperatures caused by Russian attacks. Nazar Daletskyi’s relatives were told he perished in 2022, the first year of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
“Life has been a living nightmare since the incident,” said the mother of the 16-year-old girl killed by a scrambler.
“It’s inconceivable that the man I lived with could have committed these horrors,” Ms Pelicot added.
These stories, though diverse, underscore the interconnected global events shaping political and social landscapes. The Hungary election remains a focal point for its potential to sway international alliances and domestic policies.
