Hungary’s opposition leader Péter Magyar calls out ‘Russian-style’ tactics as campaign turns ugly

Published on 12/02/2026 – 12:33 GMT+1 Hungary’s opposition leader Péter Magyar has accused Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling Fidesz party of preparing a blackmail campaign against him involving a secretly recorded sex tape, escalating tensions ahead of April’s parliamentary elections. Magyar, whose Tisza party leads Fidesz in opinion polls, said he suspects the governing party […]

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“Harold and Maude” star Bud Cort dies

Feb 12, 2026, 12:11 p.mFeb 12, 2026, 12:11 p.m US actor Bud Cort, who became famous in the cult film “Harold and Maude”, is dead. Bud Cort became famous through the film “Harold and Maude”.Image: IMAGO / Lindenthaler Cort died on Wednesday in Norwalk, Connecticut, as Dorian Hannaway, a TV producer and good acquaintance of […]

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Russia targets WhatsApp as it pushes homegrown messenger app – POLITICO

The move against WhatsApp follows reports of renewed difficulties with Telegram, the most popular messaging platform in Russia, after media watchdog Roskomnadzor announced new restrictions against the company earlier this week. Roskomnadzor last year accused Telegram and WhatsApp of violating Russian law by facilitating terrorists and scammers.  Following its all-out invasion of Ukraine in February […]

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Swiss flights from Zurich not affected

According to an estimate by the airport association ADV, more than 460 flights with 69,000 affected passengers will be canceled across Germany due to the all-day strike.Image: keystone According to the union, the crew strikes at Lufthansa got off to a successful start. However, Swiss flights from Zurich Airport are not affected. 02/12/2026, 11:0302/12/2026, 11:03 […]

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