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Published on 20/07/2026 – 10:24 GMT+2•Updated 10:48 Péter Magyar, the prime minister, has invited Judit Polgár, the most successful female chess player the world has ever seen, to become Hungary’s president. Polgár is the only woman in the history of chess to have broken the 2700 Elo rating barrier for super-grandmasters. She led the women’s world rankings for 26 consecutive years, achieved a career-best of eighth place on the overall world list, and is a two-time women’s Chess Olympiad champion. The widely respected athlete has not previously taken on any political role. “Our country needs unity, peace and a president…
An intense heatwave disrupted daily life across Uzbekistan, prompting authorities to take urgent measures to protect the public as temperatures reached 42C–45C across much of the country. Temperatures climbed to 46C–48C in southern and desert regions, putting pressure on public services and forcing residents to adapt their daily routines. Fire and rescue teams maintained round-the-clock duty near markets, shopping centres and other crowded locations to prevent fires and respond rapidly to emergencies. Emergency crews also used fire and rescue vehicles to spray water for children in residential neighbourhoods during the hottest part of the day. “For several days, the Ministry…
From sci-fi thrillers to historical dramas via layered mysteries and three hugely successful Batman films, few directors inspire as much devotion as Christopher Nolan. You know the fans we’re talking about. The Nolanites who gush about every film and batter away recurring criticism of style-over-substance, emotional coldness, or the fact that he’d do well to forgo non-chronological narrative tampering in order to prioritise three-dimensional female characters that aren’t just there to be dead wives. Then there are those who recognise these pitfalls but can’t deny that the Oscar winner continues to wow with an eclectic filmography featuring reoccurring motifs, arresting…
Updated: 20/07/2026 – 16:11 GMT+2 Maria Luís Albuquerque, commissioner for Financial Services, believes the European Union’s banking sector needs a “change in mindset”. She says the EU should be willing to take greater risks while preserving financial stability. … More
Iran’s IRGC vowed on Monday to deliver an “unforgettable lesson” to the US, telling Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in a formal statement that it regarded his message as “a binding command, a divine covenant and a clear roadmap,” as Tehran simultaneously signalled that a return to talks remained possible if its national interests were respected. “Now, as criminal America has once again chosen the path of error, aggression, and adventurism, we remain committed to this pledge: we will deliver, with power, determination, wisdom, and authority, the ‘unforgettable lesson’ that you promised,” the IRGC said. “A lesson that will prevent any aggressor…
Published on 20/07/2026 – 10:53 GMT+2 Oil prices jumped in early trading as the US announced further attacks for a ninth consecutive night. Iran has responded to the strikes by targeting US allies across the Middle East. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose 3.2% to $90.95 per barrel, while US benchmark crude climbed 2.8% to $84.04 per barrel. “The US and Iran continue to exchange strikes, which are proving to be deadly for both sides,” ING commodities strategists Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey wrote in a commentary on Monday. “If this escalation goes unchecked, we could return to an environment…
By Simon Ormiston & Euronews Published on 20/07/2026 – 14:52 GMT+2•Updated 15:07 New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his first speech outside Downing Street to promise political stability after years of upheaval, while vowing to maintain support for Ukraine and tackle the cost-of-living crisis that has squeezed households across the country. Burnham, who became Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade after replacing Keir Starmer, said his government would work to restore confidence in politics by delivering “hope” and “national renewal”. He pledged to introduce a long-term plan to rebuild the country, arguing that Britain needed a “circuit-breaker” from decades of economic…
Azerbaijan’s relationship with Germany is shifting beyond energy, with the two countries deepening ties across industry and logistics as Europe works to diversify its supply chains away from Russia. “Azerbaijan is gradually ceasing to be perceived by Germany solely as an energy supplier and is increasingly becoming part of a new Eurasian industrial and logistics architecture,” said Orkhan Yolchuyev, director of the CASPIA Analytical Center. Bilateral trade between the two countries reached around €1.7 billion in 2025, driven by German exports of industrial equipment, machinery and transport systems, Yolchuyev said. Over 250 German companies now operate in Azerbaijan, spanning manufacturing,…