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Who is Peter Magyar, Hungary’s new leader who trounced Viktor Orban?
Magyar’s centre-right Tisza party has won a two-thirds majority in Hungary’s parliamentary elections.
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Peter Magyar wins Hungary election, unseating Viktor Orban after 16 years
Centre-right Tisza party wins two-thirds majority in parliament that would allow it to amend constitution.
Peru presidential election shows right-wing Keiko Fujimori in narrow lead
Voters chose from 35 presidential candidates, including a comedian, a media baron and a political dynasty heiress.
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Voters cast ballots in pivotal Hungarian election
Hungarians could see opposition leader Peter Magyar oust Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has ruled for 16 years
Published On 12 Apr 2026
Benin holds presidential election amid deteriorating security situation
Benin is facing harsh economic conditions and security challenges that its new leader will have to address.
Polls close in Hungary as PM Orban faces crunch election
Turnout reached 77.8 percent at 6:30pm, above the previous record of a total of 70.5 percent for the 2002 elections.
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Iraqi parliament elects new president
Iraq’s parliament has elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president after months of political deadlock.
Published On 11 Apr 2026
Iraq parliament elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president
New president pledges ‘Iraq First’ after securing 227 votes, ending five months of political deadlock.
Peru holds presidential election amid a decade of political tumult
In the span of a decade, Peru has seen nine presidents come and go. How has that affected this year’s presidential race?
Hungary’s Viktor Orban struggling for political survival ahead of vote
Hungarian prime minister and his Fidesz party face first closely contested polls in Sunday’s parliamentary election.
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What’s at stake in Benin’s presidential election?
Finance minister is favourite to win on Sunday as incumbent Talon will step down after leading the country for 10 years.
