Some eight million Hungarians will go to the polls Sunday to vote in an election that many describe as the most dramatic since the fall of communism in 1989; another Orbán victory would strengthen the populist bloc in Europe and give momentum to other governments seeking to adopt judicial and media reform

Vice President JD Vance says Iran rejected US demands to curb its nuclear program, while Tehran accuses Washington of excessive conditions; despite the impasse, both sides signal interest in continuing diplomacy

A pioneering IDF pilot integrates religious female soldiers into combat intelligence units, where they balance strict observance with operational demands; from Sabbath songs in armored vehicles to leading missions, they describe purpose, pressure and pride

About 30 vessels carrying medical supplies and aid set sail from Spain, as activists seek to reach Gaza by sea after a previous flotilla was stopped by Israeli forces

Following the collapse of US-Iran talks in Pakistan, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders heightened readiness, with intelligence expanding target banks and the air force preparing strike packages, though no decision on military action has been made

Opinion: Ceasefire narrative masks reality on the ground