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- Hungary’s incoming PM péter magyar seeks to unlock frozen eu funds
- Hungary’s Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in parliamentary elections to Peter Magyar
- NATO allies urged to devise plan for reopening Strait of Hormuz soon
- Father arrested for kidnapping after nine-year-old boy is rescued from van in France
- Italian arms dealer pleads guilty to illegally exporting ammunition to Russia
- Is Banksy Returning? Graffiti Tribute to Escaped Capybara Raises Questions | News UK
- Family of woman crushed by garbage truck in Louisville plans to sue city
- Hungary prepares for elections amid potential shifts in EU relations
Financial Times - oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day
Summary of the front page
The Financial Times splashes on the revelations from oil producing nations that they will be cutting back production by more than a million barrels a day.
According to the paper, the move has put Saudi Arabia on a “collision course” with the US as it attempts to boost prices.
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Hungary’s incoming PM péter magyar seeks to unlock frozen eu funds
April 12, 2026
11:00 pm
Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar aims to visit Brussels to negotiate the release of billions in frozen EU funds. He emphasised his commitment to restoring checks and balances within the government, highlighting a significant shift in Hungary’s approach to EU relations.
Hungary’s Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in parliamentary elections to Peter Magyar
April 12, 2026
9:00 pm
Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in Hungary’s parliamentary elections to Peter Magyar, marking the end of his 16-year rule. Magyar, a political newcomer, promises “system change.” Supporters celebrated in Budapest as the nation anticipates this new chapter in governance.
NATO allies urged to devise plan for reopening Strait of Hormuz soon
April 12, 2026
8:00 pm
US President Donald Trump has urged NATO allies to devise a plan within days to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global energy supplies. Following talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Washington, expectations for military deployment and action remain amidst European reluctance.
Father arrested for kidnapping after nine-year-old boy is rescued from van in France
April 12, 2026
6:00 pm
A nine-year-old boy has been rescued from his father’s van after two years of confinement in Hagenbach, Eastern France. Prosecutor Nicolas Heitz reported the child was malnourished and lacked basic hygiene. The father, 43, faces kidnapping charges. He has been taken into care.
Italian arms dealer pleads guilty to illegally exporting ammunition to Russia
April 12, 2026
5:00 pm
An Italian arms dealer has pleaded guilty to illegally exporting over $540,000 worth of US ammunition to Russia via Kyrgyzstan, using Italian companies to bypass export controls. Manfred Gruber admitted to conspiracy charges, with sentencing pending in a New York court.
Is Banksy Returning? Graffiti Tribute to Escaped Capybara Raises Questions | News UK
April 12, 2026
3:00 pm
UK MORNING BRIEFING
Banksy-style murals of a capybara have emerged on pubs near Marwell Zoo overnight, following the escape of Samba, a capybara, last month. The zoo continues extensive search efforts for the missing animal.
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