Hungary Election Results: Viktor Orban Concedes Defeat and Congratulates Peter Magyar

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:24:01 +0000)

Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has inspired populist movements globally, could not overcome the growing dissatisfaction of his own citizens.

Who Is Peter Magyar, the Man Who Toppled Hungary’s Orban

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:18:55 +0000)

Mr. Magyar’s success in the Hungarian election is fueled in large part by widespread public anger at corruption and concern about sluggish economic growth.

This Hungarian Town Explains Why Orban Could Lose on Sunday

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:02:30 +0000)

Lake Balaton was beloved as a vacation spot. Now, luxury real estate projects serve many friends of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and the locals are fed up.

How JD Vance Tried and Failed to End the War in Iran That He Opposed

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:45:57 +0000)

Vice President JD Vance led the highest-level talks between the United States and Iran in nearly 50 years.

Iran’s Top Negotiator Says Talks Failed Because U.S. Failed to Win Trust

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:55:23 +0000)

Iranian officials said that while Iran had approached the negotiations in good faith, the U.S. team had not gained the Iranian delegation’s trust.

Oil Prices Surge Above $100 After Peace Talks Fail and Trump Threatens Blockade

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:27:30 +0000)

Oil prices surged as markets reopened on Sunday following news that U.S. peace talks with Iran had ended without a deal.

California Democrats Rushed to Back Eric Swalwell — and Quickly Abandoned Him

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:44:56 +0000)

Representative Eric Swalwell, a Washington figure, was largely unknown in the California State Capitol. But influential groups began backing him for governor in the weeks before he was publicly accused of sexual assault.

Push to Expel Swalwell Could Touch Off Chain Reaction of House Removal Votes

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:05:21 +0000)

The House could move within days to consider expelling Representative Eric Swalwell, Democrat of California, in light of sexual assault allegations against him. There could be more to come for both parties.

How Al Sharpton Sized Up the Potential 2028 Democrats at His Convention

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:41:11 +0000)

In an interview with The New York Times, the Rev. Al Sharpton reflected on the performances of 10 Democrats who spoke and explained why two did not.

Trump Fires Board That Oversees Presidio in San Francisco

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:08:44 +0000)

All six board members that oversee the national historic landmark were terminated, part of the administration’s efforts to reshape the federal bureaucracy.

Cuba’s President Projects Defiance in Standoff With the U.S.

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:06:37 +0000)

Miguel Díaz-Canel’s stance on “Meet the Press” reflected how Cuba is digging in against pressure from a Trump administration distracted by the war in Iran.

Someone Has to Be Happy. Why Not Lauren Sánchez Bezos?

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:20:24 +0000)

As half of an unfathomably powerful couple, Mrs. Sánchez Bezos seems to have influenced the uber-rich to stop apologizing, and start enjoying themselves.

Mamdani Plans to Open First City-Owned Grocery Store in East Harlem

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:00:05 +0000)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will announce plans for a city-owned grocery store at La Marqueta, moving to deliver on a campaign pledge.

How 6 People in New York City Are Coping With Higher Costs

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:02:07 +0000)

Surging inflation and rising prices have some people re-evaluating date nights and how much of their splurges they can share with friends.

America’s Fastest-Growing County Wonders if ‘Paradise’ Is Growing Too Fast

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:52:48 +0000)

Jasper County, S.C., along the coast, has seen a crush of newcomers in recent years, drawn by its proximity to beaches and low taxes. Locals fear they may be losing their rural way of life.

Rejected by Dozens of Emergency Rooms: South Korea’s Medical Crisis

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:00:18 +0000)

Hundreds of patients every year have trouble finding emergency care, even though the country has a world-class medical system. For some, the delays have been fatal.

How I Found Out I Knew a Serial Killer

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:40:19 +0000)

A Times reporter met the Gilgo Beach murderer through her co-op. Not long after, the ascendancy of prestige true crime narrative began.

Shannan Gilbert’s Death Remains the Great Unsolved Mystery of the Gilgo Beach Murders

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:00:12 +0000)

The death of 23-year-old Shannan Gilbert remains the great unsolved mystery surrounding the Gilgo Beach serial killer case.

Pearl Fryar, a Picasso of Plants, Dies at 86

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:04:41 +0000)

A self-taught topiary artist, he discovered a talent for carving trees and shrubs into extraordinary shapes, creating a world-famous garden in a tiny South Carolina town.

Shaping the New Look of ‘Euphoria’

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:32:29 +0000)

Natasha Newman-Thomas has stepped in as the new costume designer for the third season of HBO’s chaotic megahit. It’s a lofty task.

‘Euphoria’ Creator Sam Levinson Talks Tragedy, the Internet and the End of the Show

(Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0000)

Ahead of the Season 3 premiere on Sunday, the show’s creator discussed his reputation, the loss of Angus Cloud and the soul-searching that followed.

Trump’s War With Iran Has Weakened America

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:08:55 +0000)

The president should at long last recognize the ineptitude of his impulsive, go-it-alone approach.

Hasan Piker Is Not the Enemy

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:56:41 +0000)

Conversation is not a reward to be bestowed on those with whom we agree; it’s a base line practice.

Christine Fréchette Is Chosen to Lead Coalition Avenir Québec

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:58:05 +0000)

Far behind in the polls, Quebec’s governing party chose Christine Fréchette to succeed François Legault and to lead it in a vote this fall.

Scores Killed in Nigerian Military Strikes as Clashes With Militants Intensify

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:18:56 +0000)

Nigerian officials said they attacked a terrorist enclave, but locals and rights groups said the airstrikes hit a popular market, killing many civilians.

Stampede at Haiti’s Citadelle Laferrière Mars a Haitian Source of Pride

(Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:23:33 +0000)

At least 30 people were killed when a crushing crowd formed at the entrance to the fortress in northern Haiti. The Citadelle is one of the country’s most famous sites.