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Peter Magyar, the former Orban ally vying for power in Hungary
Magyar represents the biggest threat to Viktor Orban's rule in Hungary since he won the first of four consecutive victories in 2010.
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World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, dies aged 193
The vet who cared for the giant tortoise said he had left behind a "legacy of resilience and longevity".
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Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.
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Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba ending near-total blockade
A Russian oil tanker has docked in Cuba, providing temporary relief after months of shortages.
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Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman
The Australian town has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.
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Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings stolen in Italian job
The paintings were taken from a museum in Parma by four masked men in the middle of the night, police say.
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Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits Sydney
Hundreds of bakers head to the city's botanic gardens to share and savour their colourful creations.
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Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade
The BBC's Will Grant speaks to two women experiencing starkly different realities as the country's energy crisis impacts their pregnancies.
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UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike
The strike - which killed at least 168 people, mostly children - "evoked a visceral horror", Volker Türk said.
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Is Trump's pause on attacking Iranian energy for diplomacy or an escalation?
The US president's commitment to deadlines is fluid but he uses them for a purpose, writes the BBC's James Landale.
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