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Deal reached for new non-Russian power source for Europe
From left, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, Romanian Premier Nicolae Ciuca and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili applaud after a signing ceremony at the Cotroceni presidential palace in Bucharest, Romania, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. The leaders of Hungary, Romania, Georgia and Azerbaijan met in Romania's capital to sign an agreement on an undersea electricity connector that could become a new power source for the European Union amid a crunch on energy supplies caused by the war in Ukraine. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
soccer
Canada last reached the World Cup 36 years ago. A look at what it was like, from the squad who was there
French soccer player Dominique Rocheteau tries to protect the ball from Canadian Ian Bridge during the first half of the group C World Cup opening game, 01 June 1986 in Mexico. (Photo credit should read STAFF/AFP via Getty Images)
sports
England and Germany both beaten in Nations League
Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - Group C - Germany v Hungary - Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany - September 23, 2022 Hungary players celebrate after the match REUTERS/Annegret Hilse TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
world
EU moves to cut money for Hungary over damaging democracy
EU commissioner for Budget and Administration Johannes Hahn addresses a press conference on the protection of the EU budget in Hungary (Rule of Law Conditionality Mechanism) at the EU headquarters in Brussels, on September 18, 2022. - The EU Commission enabled a never used procedure in April 2022 against Hungary that could suspend european budgets to the country if their use is threatened due to corruption or lack of legal control. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)
obituary
Holocaust survivor Leslie Vertes endured brutality from the Nazis and the Soviets
Leslie Vertes, photo taken for the "Witnesses to History, Keepers of Memory" at the Montreal Holocaust Museum exhibitio in 2019. Credit: Stefanie Cousineau / Courtesy of the Montreal Holocaust Museum
energy and resources
Halted shipments of Russian oil resume to Slovakia, economy minister says
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA - MAY 31: Workers walk around one of one of the silos that stores petroleum inside the Slovnaft Oil Review on May 31, 2022 in Bratislava, Slovakia. Slovnaft, Slovakia's only oil refinery specialises in fuel retail, petrochemicals and retail.  Slovnaft belongs to the Hungarian MOL Group and imports Urals oil from Russia. Slovakia is the most dependent country in the EU when it comes to oil from Russia. Slovakia belongs to the 10 biggest importers of Russian oil (big processed part is exported further from Slovakia). The refinery produces 5.5 million tons of oil yearly when over 95% comes from Russia and the rest is transported via the Adria oil pipeline. According to the data from 2019, Slovakia imported 78% of oil and refinery products from Russia. The oil from Russia is imported through the Druzhba pipeline. The Refinery exports two-thirds of its production. (Photo by Zuzana Gogova/Getty Images)
energy and resources
Hungary declares ‘energy emergency’ in response to supply disruptions, surging prices
FILE PHOTO: Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban arrives at a European People's Party (EPP) meeting ahead of a EU summit in Brussels, Belgium June 28, 2018. REUTERS/Eric Vidal/File Photo
sports
Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh claims world championship silver
Summer Mcintosh of Canada competes during the women's 400m freestyle final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, June 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
sports
England slumps to historic loss to Hungary in Nations League
Hungary's striker Adam Szalai (C) leads the celebrations as Hungary's players celebrate in front of their supporters after the UEFA Nations League, league A group 3 football match between England and Hungary at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on June 14, 2022. - Hungary won the game 4-0. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
sports
F1 would welcome an openly gay driver, says Vettel
FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - August 1, 2021 Aston Martin's Sebastian Vettel wearing a rainbow shirt before the race Pool via REUTERS/Florion Goga/File Photo
world
EU fails to agree on Russia oil embargo, will try again Monday
FILE PHOTO: European Union flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, April 10, 2019. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
world
EU can still strike deal on Russian oil embargo, or seek alternative, Germany says
German Minister of Economics and Climate Protection Robert Habeck addresses the media before welcoming minister for the G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers Meeting in Berlin on May 26, 2022. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images)
energy and resources
Oil jumps to two-month high on tight supplies, EU seeks Russian crude ban
FILE - In this April 24, 2015, file photo, pumpjacks work in a field in the Permian Basin near Lovington, N.M. Top officials with the largest Native American tribe in the United States are renewing a request for congressional leaders to hold a field hearing before deciding on federal legislation aimed at limiting oil and gas development around Chaco Culture National Historical Park. The Navajo Nation has struggled for years with high poverty rates and joblessness, and the tribe’s legislative leaders say individual Navajo allottees stand to lose an important source of income if a 10-mile buffer is created around the park. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
international business
Hungary wants Russian oil embargo removed from EU agenda
SZAZHALOMBATTA, HUNGARY - MAY 24: Waste gases burn from a torch pipe at the delayed coker unit of the Duna oil refinery on May 24, 2022 in Szazhalombatta, Hungary. MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas Plc is a multinational Hungarian oil and gas company headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. The Duna (Danube) Oil Refinery at Szazhalombatta, near Budapest is one of the biggest refineries in the Eastern-Central region of Europe where Russian oil arrives to Hungary via the Friendship (Druzhba) oil pipeline. (Photo by Janos Kummer/Getty Images)
energy and resources
EU proposes changes to Russian oil sanctions plan in bid to win over reluctant states, sources say
A view shows a gas processing facility, operated by Gazprom company, at Bovanenkovo gas field on the Arctic Yamal peninsula, Russia May 21, 2019. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
energy and resources
EU prepares Russian oil sanctions, warns against ruble gas payments
FILE PHOTO: A Russian state flag flies on the top of a diesel plant in the Yarakta Oil Field, owned by Irkutsk Oil Company (INK), in Irkutsk Region, Russia March 10, 2019. Picture taken March 10, 2019. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko/File Photo
sports
Lopsided wins over Hungary, Czechs bump Canada to 5-1 at mixed doubles worlds
world
EU leaders set to take on Hungary’s Viktor Orban, the ‘Trojan horse of the Putin regime’
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives for a meeting as part of a European Union (EU) summit at EU Headquarters in Brussels on March 25, 2022. (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP) (Photo by JOHN THYS/AFP via Getty Images)
opinion
Can Europe get tough on Russia and one of its own members at the same time?
Timothy Garton Ash
world
Sweeping ballot win sets Hungary’s Viktor Orban on collision course with EU
TOPSHOT - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and members of the Fidesz party celebrate on stage at their election base, 'Balna' building on the bank of the Danube River of Budapest, on April 3, 2022. - Nationalist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claimed a "great victory" in general election, as partial results gave his Fidesz party the lead. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP) (Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images)
world
Hungary’s Viktor Orban scores crushing victory as Ukraine war solidifies support
Hungary's nationalist prime minister, Viktor Orban, center, and his wife Aniko Levai, left, cast their vote for general election in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, April 3, 2022. Orban seeks a fourth straight term in office, a coalition of opposition parties are framing the election as a referendum on Hungary's future in the West. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
world
Hungary votes on Viktor Orban’s 12-year rule in tight race overshadowed by Ukraine war
Supporters of United For Hungary, the six-party opposition coalition, chant the national anthem during the final electoral rally in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, April 2, 2022, ahead of Sunday's election. Hungary's nationalist prime minister, Viktor Orban, seeks a fourth straight term in office, a coalition of opposition parties are framing the Sunday election as a referendum on Hungary's future in the West. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
opinion
TV war coverage so far reveals the strength of love, not armies
John Doyle
world
Hungary’s Viktor Orban, formerly friendly with Russia, calls EU unity paramount
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks to the media as he visits the Ukraine-Hungary border where people cross into the country to flee the Russian massive military operation against Ukraine, in Beregsurany, Hungary, February 26, 2022. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
world
Freezing weather and border bottlenecks as Ukrainians flee after Russian invasion
Refugees fleeing from Ukraine wait for transport at Nyugati station, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Budapest, Hungary, February 28, 2022. REUTERS/Marton Monus
beijing olympics
Canada’s Steven Dubois wins Olympic bronze in men’s 500-metre short track race
Steven Dubois of Canada, reacts after his third place finish in the men's 500-meters final during the short track speedskating competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
world
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban warns of refugee wave if Russia invades Ukraine
Viktor Orban waves after his annual state of the nation speech in Varkert Bazaar conference hall of Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, Feb 12, 2022. He is preparing with his right-wing party FIDESZ for the upcoming elections on April 3. (AP Photo/Anna Szilagyi)
sports
China wins its first gold medal of Beijing Olympics in short track speed skating
2022 Beijing Olympics - Short Track Speed Skating - Mixed Team Relay - Final A - Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing, China - February 5, 2022. Wu Dajing of China celebrates after their team won gold. REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
beijing olympics
Canada finishes fourth in mixed short-track speedskating relay
Florence Brunelle, left, of Canada, and Petra Jaszapati of Hungary crash in the mixed team relay final during the short track speedskating competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
world
EU’s top court rules against Hungary in asylum rules case
FILE PHOTO: Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks as he arrives to attend a face-to-face EU summit amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown in Brussels, Belgium December 10, 2020. John Thys/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo/File Photo
world
Outsider Marki-Zay to stand against Hungary’s Prime Minister Orban in 2022 after winning run-off
Conservative independent candidate Peter Marki-Zay celebrates in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, after he won an opposition primary race in Hungary, making him nominee of a six-party opposition coalition who will lead a challenge to right-wing populist Prime Minister Viktor Orban in national elections next spring . (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh)
soccer
Hungary fans fight with police inside Wembley Stadium during World Cup qualifer against England
Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group I - England v Hungary - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - October 12, 2021 Police clash with Hungary fans during the match Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine
world
Pence hopeful U.S. Supreme Court will restrict abortion
Former US Vice President Mike Pence gives a speech on the stage of the Varkert Bazar cultural centre in Budapest on September 23, 2021 during the fourth demographic summit. - The meeting is a platform for decision-makers, political players, religious and civic leaders, economic and media actors, as well as representatives of the academic world to think together, discuss the challenges ahead of us and draw up proposals for common solutions. (Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK / AFP) (Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images)
world
Pope Francis urges Hungary to be more open to outsiders in need
Pope Francis celebrates a Holy Mass at the end of an International Eucharistic Congress at Heroes' Square in Budapest on September 12, 2021, during his papal visit to Hungary. - The Pope embarked on September 12 on his 34th international trip for a one-day visit to Hungary for an international Catholic event and a meeting with the country's populist leader, and a three-day visit to Slovakia. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP) (Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images)
world
WHO head calls for two-month COVID-19 vaccine booster moratorium
FILE PHOTO: World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attends a news conference in Geneva Switzerland July 3, 2020. Fabrice Coffrini/Pool via REUTERS