Trump held ‘friendly’ meeting with Hungary’s Viktor Orbán at Mar-a-Lago and then took autocrat to a concert

Donald Trump and a small group of close advisers met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for roughly an hour Friday night at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago resort, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. Afterward, Trump took the European autocrat to a tribute band concert that was part of a “members only” event at … Read more

Hungary’s Viktor Orbán to visit former president Donald Trump at Florida home next week

NEW YORK (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will visit former President Donald Trump next week at his Florida home Mar-a-Lago, according to a person briefed on the plans. The meeting comes as Trump seeks to turn his attention to his looming election rematch with President Joe Biden. Trump’s political standing within his own … Read more

US lawmakers call on Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán to immediately approve Sweden’s NATO membership

BUDAPEST, Hungary — A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers are urging Hungary to immediately ratify Sweden’s application to join NATO, saying patience with the Central European country is “wearing thin” as it continues to delay its approval for the Nordic nation. Hungary is the only country in the 31-nation military alliance that hasn’t yet backed … Read more

Hungary’s Viktor Orban reveals weakness as he folds before the European Union

You’re reading an excerpt from the Today’s WorldView newsletter. Sign up to get the rest free, including news from around the globe and interesting ideas and opinions to know, sent to your inbox every weekday. For years, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban has loomed over Europe like a continental boogeyman. The long-ruling illiberal leader makes … Read more

Manchester United Transfer News Roundup: Red Devils leading race to sign Joao Neves, club eyeing Viktor Gyokeres, and more

Manchester United are preparing for their upcoming game against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday (December 30) in the Premier League. Erik ten Hag’s men arrive at the game buoyed by their midweek 3-2 win over Aston Villa. Meanwhile, the Red Devils are the favorites to sign Joao Neves. Elsewhere, the Premier League … Read more

Ex-president barred from leaving Ukraine amid alleged plan to meet with Hungary’s Viktor Orban

KYIV, Ukraine — KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Former President Petro Poroshenko was denied permission to leave Ukraine for a planned meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Ukraine’s security service said Saturday. Poroshenko announced Friday that he had been turned away at the border despite previously receiving permission from Parliament to leave the country. Under … Read more

DP World Tour Championship: Matt Wallace leads Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland after birdie burst | Golf News

Tommy Fleetwood and Viktor Hovland are one shot behind Matt Wallace and Jeff Winther is two back; defending champion Jon Rahm within five of the lead and Race to Dubai champion Rory McIlroy eight behind; watch the final round live on Sunday from 6.30am on Sky Sports Golf By Ali Stafford Last Updated: 18/11/23 1:24pm … Read more

Vladimir Putin meets Viktor Orban in China, in a boost for the Kremlin

Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSave RIGA, Latvia — Russian President Vladimir Putin, increasingly isolated over the war against Ukraine, met Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in China on Tuesday. The meeting was Putin’s first with a European Union leader since the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant in March, accusing him … Read more

Ryder Cup: Europe lead USA 9.5-2.5 after Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Åberg smash record win in Rome | Golf News

Rory McIlroy made it three wins from three as he partnered Tommy Fleetwood to victory over Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth; Max Homa and Brian Harman earn first full point for Team USA; Watch the Ryder Cup this weekend live on Sky Sports, with singles starting on Sunday at 10.35am By Ali Stafford in Rome … Read more

Ryder Cup: Team Europe lead 6.5-1.5 after Viktor Hovland, Jon Rahm deliver late heroics in fourballs | Golf News

Europe equalled their largest opening-day lead in Ryder Cup history after winning both sessions in unbeaten day at Marco Simone GC; Luke Donald’s side need eight more points over final two days to regain trophy; Watch day two live on Saturday from 6am ahead of first tee shot at 6.35am By Ali Stafford in Rome … Read more