The End of Orbán’s ‘Illiberal Democracy’ – April 14th, 2026 | RadioKerry.ie Orla Barry, Europe correspondent with The World programme, spoke to Jerry about the election in Hungary that ended Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. Orla is a former...

Great to be on @radiokerry.bsky.social - my original stomping ground- this morning with @jerosullivanrk.bsky.social
talking about Hungary, Peter Magyar and the fall of Viktor Orban. Listen back: www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/ker...

Shock and jubilation: After 16 years, Orbán is out - The World from PRX The election results in Hungary are seismic. After four consecutive terms under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, champion of what’s been called “illiberal democracy,” the people of Hungary voted overwhelm...

The road ahead for Hungary after Viktor Orban's crushing defeat. Spoke to @theworld.org with reflections from @danielhegedus.bsky.social Have a listen: theworld.org/segments/202...

“I have no fear of the Trump administration, or speaking out loudly of the message of the Gospel, which is what I believe I am here to do."

Pope Leo XIV responded today to an extraordinary attack by President Trump, who insulted the Catholic leader as “weak on crime” and “terrible."

What now for Hungary? What does Peter Magyar's seismic win mean for Hungary and what signal does it send to populist movements globally. Joining @theworld.org shortly to chat about the latest with 🙏 @danielhegedus.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org

History is being made

Peter Magyar says on Facebook that Viktor Orban has congratulated him on his election win

It appears that Orbán is losing spectacularly even in a system stacked to a ridiculous extent in his favour. A real reason to rejoice. There will be significant challenges ahead even if the 2/3 majority is cracked, but this is seismic.

I’m incredibly obsessed with JD Vance sinking Victor Orban

Trump Was Watching a U.F.C. Fight in Miami While Iran Talks Collapsed

Trump Was Watching a U.F.C. Fight in Miami While Iran Talks Collapsed www.nytimes.com/2026/04/11/u...

Election interference. In plain sight.

It's sort of a nice touch after JD has been leaking to every news outlet that this was 100% wasn't his idea that they're making him own it in Pakistan. 👨‍🍳💋

JD Vance accuses Brussels of interfering in the upcoming Hungarian election while rallying for Viktor Orban in Budapest. But who is the man who is beating Orban in most polls and could this weekend's election spell Orban's defeat. Reporting on @theworld.org shortly. Join us: theworld.org

Kanye West travel to UK blocked by government West was due to headline London's Wireless Festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.

The UK government has blocked Kanye West's permission to travel to the UK to play at Wireless Festival www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Could married men become Catholic priests? - The World from PRX Ahead of Easter, one of the most important weeks in the Catholic calendar, the Church is facing a paradox: Interest in the Catholic faith is growing — especially in the United States — but the number ...

Could married men become Catholic priests? My report on @theworld.org with 🙏 @massimofaggioli.bsky.social @davidaquinn.bsky.social Listen here: theworld.org/segments/202...

“One effect of dementia is that the person loses their verbal filter. When this happens, they no longer stop themself from using swear words that they would have previously recognized as inappropriate or offensive”- Dementia Care Central

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Searches for Missing Airman as Israel Launches Fresh Strikes on Tehran

“This brilliant no-strategy war they started has now been downgraded from ‘regime change’ to ‘Hey! Can anyone find our pilots? Please” - speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, taunted the U.S. in a post on social media www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04...

Could the Vatican change its mind on the celibacy rule for priests? A Belgian Bishop says he plans to ordain married men as priests within 2 years. But will he get the Pope's blessing..My report up shortly @theworld.org f/t @davidaquinn.bsky.social @massimofaggioli.bsky.social Tune in: theworld.org

On The World 🌎 today:

🌐 @shirinj.bsky.social: The use of street cameras in war

🌐 @orlabarry.bsky.social: In Vienna, urban design prioritizing gender equality is put to the test

🌐 @jamiefullerton.bsky.social: The Indian inventor tackling public health with bizarre cars

Tune in 📻 bit.ly/3xyRRfD

Inside the trial shaking Vienna’s long tolerance for spies - The World from PRX The largest spy trial in decades is currently underway in Austria. The case has drawn international attention to the country’s lax espionage laws and intensified calls for tougher legislation.

Inside the trial shaking Vienna’s long tolerance for spies. My report for @theworld.org about how a huge spy trial is putting the Austrian government under pressure. With thanks to @dietmarpichler.bsky.social @falter.at @profil.at @annathalhammer.bsky.social theworld.org/stories/2026...

Its for anyone who wishes to read/listen. I’m just back from a reporting trip in Austria

In this coffee shop in Vienna, all the cakes are baked by grandmothers and grandfathers and many of the staff are way past retirement age. The cafe is a huge hit with younger generations. Heartwarming story alert! Listen and read more here on @theworld.org theworld.org/stories/2026...

Transgender women athletes will be excluded from competing in the female category at the Olympics, the IOC announced today. Talking to @theworld.org shortly about the latest ruling with reflections from Deekshitha Ganesan @tgeuorg.bsky.social Tune in theworld.org

Antisemitic attacks growing in Europe - The World from PRX Four ambulances belonging to the Jewish community ambulance service have been set on fire in North London. Police said they were treating the incident as an “antisemitic hate crime.”  Earlier  this mo...

Who is behind the surge in antisemitic attacks in Europe this month? Is one group responsible and how are Jewish communities in London, Belgium and the Netherlands reacting? Listen back to my report on @theworld.org with reflections from Julian Lanches @icct.bsky.social theworld.org/segments/202...

Antisemitic attacks have surged in Europe over the past three weeks with a previously unknown group claiming responsibility for several of the explosions. But who are they? And how are Jewish communities in Europe responding? My report coming up shortly on @theworld.org f/t @icct.bsky.social

Greece opens trial for 2023 train crash that killed 57 The long-awaited trial over a train crash that killed 57 people in Greece in 2023 begins on Monday amid protests ​and strikes against what many see as the state's ‌role in the incident.

Greece opens trial for 2023 train crash that killed 57 reut.rs/4ssoPpv

EU leaders push for de-escalation amid Middle East war - The World from PRX EU leaders gathered in Brussels today for a two-day summit dominated by the war in the Middle East. Tensions between the US and Europe have escalated since the conflict began, with President Donald Tr...

Europe's leaders have resisted pressure from President Trump to provide military support in the Strait of Hormuz but some experts say maybe not for long. Listen to my report @theworld.org f/t @edrusi.bsky.social Louise Kettle @nottspolitics.bsky.social Ellie Geranmayeh @ecfr.eu tinyurl.com/26kjtam4

EU leaders continue to reject Trump's calls for military support in the Strait of Hormuz, as the war in Iran drags on. My report on the latest from today's EU summit f/t @edrusi.bsky.social Ellie Geranmayeh @ecfr.eu Louise Kettle @uniofnottingham.bsky.social Coming up shortly on @theworld.org

U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says

The US is responsible for a deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school that killed 175 people, most of them children, according to an ongoing military investigation www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/u...

Hungary's opposition Tisza party maintains lead as election nears, poll shows The main Hungarian opposition party Tisza's lead over long-time Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz shrank slightly in a poll published on ​Wednesday, as campaigning enters its final month before an ...

Hungary's opposition Tisza party maintains 14 point lead over Orban's Fidesz party just one month before elections, poll shows. Many voters are still undecided though www.reuters.com/world/hungar...