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Hungary's Orbán and Magyar hold competing rallies before 2026 election

With elections due in April, the rival rallies were a standoff between Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar, his main political challenger who looks set to present the long-serving Hungarian leader with the most competitive ballot in his 15 years in power.

France

New French PM Lecornu assembles cabinet amid intense protests

Amid protests, Lecornu finalised the cabinet with Bruno Le Maire as the armed forces minister. President Macron's allies retain posts, and a general policy speech is awaited.

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Clashes in Tbilisi as ruling party supporters target opposition rally

Several people were injured in Tbilisi on Monday after supporters of the ruling Georgian Dream party attacked opposition activists outside the election headquarters of Mayor Kakha Kaladze.

Pakistan

Pakistan sentences 108 Imran Khan's party members over 2023 protests

Khan has remained in jail since his arrest in 2023 which sparked the protests, and faces over 150 charges. He and his supporters claim that they are part of a broader crackdown to weaken his movement.

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'Trump is falling for Putin's flattery'- Russian opposition activist, Kara-Murza

Russian opposition activist and former political prisoner, Vladimir Kara Murza says Western leaders’ treatment of Putin in the past was "shocking and shameful", and gave Putin leeway and erode democracy in Russia.

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Why Iranians aren't rising up - at least not yet

The Iranian opposition faces significant challenges amid regional tensions and internal divisions. Despite mounting economic and political pressures, as well as growing criticism of the regime, the Iranian public remains hesitant to openly call for its overthrow.

Colombia

Colombian senator Uribe in critical condition after shooting at rally

A 15-year-old boy is in custody following the attack on conservative presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe at a campaign event in Bogota on Saturday.

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Rubio on AfD verdict: 'Germany is tyranny in disguise'

The decision to label the AfD as "right-wing extremist" is straining US-German relations. The Trump administration has previously criticised the behaviour of European governments towards right-wing populist, anti-immigration parties.

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Hungary's Two-tailed Dog Party protests against Assembly Act amendment

The Hungarian Two-tailed Dog Party held the largest demonstration ever against the amendment of the Assembly Act, with a large part of Heroes' Square filled to capacity on Saturday afternoon.

Australia

Australian opposition leader’s home targeted in alleged bomb plot

A 16-year-old teen, arrested last year, has been ordered to stand trial in Queensland’s Supreme Court on charges of planning a terrorist act involving explosives and a drone.

Europe News

Russia's opposition remains leaderless a year after Navalny's death

"Alexei Navalny gave his life for a free and democratic Russia," EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas said on the anniversary of his death.

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Exiled Belarusians denounce Lukashenko's sham elections and repression

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who is a close ally of Vladimir Putin and supports his war in Ukraine, is standing for election for the seventh time.

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Maduro's inauguration sparks controversy in Venezuela

Demonstrators took to the streets of Caracas, Venezuela, on Thursday in a spontaneous attempt to block Nicolas Maduro's inauguration for a third term on Friday

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Maduro's inauguration sparks demonstrations across South America

Protests erupted across Latin America against the controversial inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro for a third term.

Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González is in Panama

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González is mobilizing regional backing, asserting he won July’s election over President Nicolás Maduro.

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Protests rock Albanian capital, calling for PM’s resignation

Opposition lawmakers and supporters brought Albania’s capital, Tirana, to a standstill on Tuesday, blocking major roads and demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government.