BUDAPEST, Hungary — Peter Magyar’s center-right Tisza party is projected to win Hungary’s parliamentary election, bringing an end to 16 years of authoritarian rule under Viktor Orbán, a far-right ally of both President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content….
Most Americans feel the Trump administration has not clearly explained the U.S.’ goals in the conflict with Iran. Explanation — or the perceived lack of one — is linked to whether people support it or not. The longer Americans believe the conflict will last, the more they disapprove. Half the country believes it’ll be months,…
Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s prime minister and president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), at the party’s headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Photographer: Toru Hanai/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has likely strengthened its majority in the country’s Lower House, with the LDP…
Viral Kenyan constituency poll results fake, pollster Mizani Africa says IN SHORT: Although Mizani Africa published an opinion poll on the Likoni constituency race, the figures circulating widely online are inaccurate. The viral graphic does not align with the firm’s results released on 17 January 2026. A Facebook post shows a graphic of what it…
Sammy Awami,BBC Africa, Kampalaand Wycliffe Muia AFP via Getty Images More than 21 million Ugandans have registered to vote Logistical problems have delayed voting in Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections in many parts of the country amid an internet shutdown. The BBC observed growing frustration among voters queuing at some polling stations in the capital,…
Reuters/Ipsos survey suggests Americans are increasingly unhappy with Trump’s handling of the economy. Published On 16 Dec 202516 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A new poll suggests that the number of people in the United States who approve of the job Donald Trump is doing as president has dropped…
Gold has been on a tear this year, and now a Goldman Sachs survey shows many investors think the precious metal will hit a new all-time high of $5,000 by the end of 2026. Gold prices have rallied 58.6% year-to-date, and broke through the landmark $4,000 level for the first time on Oct. 8. In…
Paul Kirby,Europe digital editor and Anna Holligan,Hague correspondent in Leiden ROBIN UTRECHT/ANP/AFP Rob Jetten, 38, led a highly polished campaign and outperformed his rivals in TV debates The centrist liberals under Rob Jetten are heading for a dramatic victory, according to the main exit poll, two years after his party languished in fifth place in…
