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Seven things we learned at the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix

There's something about the Hungaroring and first-time Formula 1 winners. Perhaps it's the flowing layout of the course north-east of Budapest, with almost kart-circuit-like characteristics. Allied to the difficulty to overtake, which puts much more value on a good qualifying session, it makes it a happy hunting ground for maiden…

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Martin remains upbeat despite pre-Paris BMX setbacks

Despite a foot injury and a poor result last month, Australian BMX freestyle star Logan Martin's self-belief ahead of the Olympics remains solid.

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McLaren drivers wary of 'Bottas moment' at Budapest Turn 1

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri joked about the need to be wary of a ‘Bottas moment’ at the first corner of Formula 1’s 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix, but the Finn’s famous crash into Norris and the two Red Bulls here three years ago is an important consideration for McLaren.

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Lando Norris takes Hungarian F1 GP pole after Russell’s shock early exit

The McLaren driver beat his teammate, Oscar Piastri, into second with a breathtaking lap in Budapest

The Guardian - UK

A ‘peace mission’ and a likely Trump meeting: how Hungary’s PM became the spoiler of the Nato summit

Viktor Orbán enraged most of the alliance by meeting with Putin and Xi, while shunning Biden, as he seeks to negotiate a Ukraine war settlement

The Guardian - US

Mercedes to unleash double upgrade before F1 summer break

Mercedes will continue to roll out incremental upgrades in Budapest and Spa after the development of its 2024 Formula 1 car led to a win on merit at the British Grand Prix.

Autosport

England reveal strong Olympiad squads as seniors campaign for gold in Krakow

Top five English grandmasters will feature in Budapest – as will nine-year-old prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan

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Viktor Orban urges Ukraine ‘to consider quick ceasefire’ during first trip to Kyiv

Ukraine maintains it cannot agree to a ceasefire until Russia completely withdraws its forces from its territory

The Independent UK

Viktor Orbán visits Kyiv for surprise talks with Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Hungarian PM, an outspoken critic of aid to Ukraine, makes first trip to country since start of Russia’s full-scale invasion

The Guardian - UK

Viktor Orbán expected to make surprise trip to Kyiv on Tuesday

Sources say Hungary’s pro-Russia PM planning to visit president Volodymyr Zelenskiy one day after assuming EU presidency

The Guardian - UK

Hungary assumes EU presidency amid controversies and corruption concerns

As of today, 1 July, Hungary has taken over the EU's rotating presidency. However, diplomats are concerned because nationalist leader Viktor Orban, who has been in power since 2010, has frequently clashed with Brussels. What are the main points of contention?

Radio France Internationale

Hungary’s LGBT+ community calls out PM Orban: ‘We live in a bubble of terror’

With Hungary set to take over the EU presidency for six months from Monday – the end of global Pride month – two prominent activists tell Tom Watling they feel like second-class European citizens

The Independent UK

At least seven dead as train collides with bus in Slovakia

Eurocity train from Prague to Budapest hit bus at a level crossing protected by gates

The Independent UK

Slovakia: Train from Prague to Budapest crashes with bus, killing six people

The train was carrying more than 100 people when the collision happened near the town of Nove Zamky

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Prague-to-Budapest train collides with a bus in Slovakia, killing 5 people and injuring 5

Officials in Slovakia says that a train traveling from the Czech capital of Prague to the Hungarian capital of Budapest collided with a bus in southern Slovakia, leaving at least five people dead and five injured

International Business Times

Will Hungary Hijack The EU During Its Presidency?

Hungary takes over the European Union's six-month rotating presidency on July 1, in the face of fears perennial spoiler Prime Minister Viktor Orban could use it to take the bloc hostage at a critical time.

AAP

Double gold for Aussie skateboarders ahead of Paris

Keegan Palmer and Arisa Trew have stamped themselves as the skateboarders to beat at the Paris Olympics, both winning the final qualification event in Budapest.

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Martin has shock BMX setback as Diehm set for Olympics

BMX freestyle star Logan Martin, one of Australia's top gold medal prospects, has failed to join Natalya Diehm as an automatic qualifier for the Paris Olympics.

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Aussie skateboarders move one step closer to Paris

Australian skateboarders Arisa Trew, Chloe Covell and Keegan Palmer have made a clean sweep of the semi-finals in Budapest as they target Olympic qualification.

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Aussie skateboarders keep Olympic hopes on track

Australian skateboarders have continued to impress in the Olympic qualifiers in Budapest, their final chance to climb the standings ahead of Paris selection.

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Teenage skateboard stars closing in on Olympic place

Arisa Trew and Ruby Trew are not related but they share similar rare talent, and both are through to the park semi-finals at skateboarding's Olympic qualifier.

The Guardian - UK

Italian activist freed from Budapest house arrest after being elected MEP

Case of teacher Ilaria Salis sparked diplomatic protests after she appeared in court in Hungary in chains

The Independent UK

Did Donald Trump Jr just break the law during his meeting with Hungarian leader Viktor Orban?

Exclusive: Experts say the former president’s son may have violated the Logan Act during his visit to Budapest this week, Katie Hawkinson reports

The Guardian - UK

ECJ to fine Hungary €1m a day until it complies with EU refugee laws

European court also orders Budapest to pay €200m for ‘unprecedented’ breach of rules

Al Jazeera

Hungary to allow NATO aid to flow to Ukraine

Budapest will not obstruct NATO military aid to Ukraine as it has the EU’s efforts, but it will not help.

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