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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in largest workforce reduction since 2011
The cuts affect around 10% of the corporation's 21,500 employees - New BBC director general Matt Brittin takes office on 18 May
Magyar won the elections in Hungary, Orban lost after 16 years
His party secured 136 seats compared to Orban’s 56, out of a total of 199 seats - “I congratulate the winner,” said the outgoing prime minister, while the opposition reported allegations of electoral fraud
“Change course or you will be targeted”: The moment an Iranian vessel threatens a US destroyer that entered the Strait of Hormuz (video)
Indicative of the tension that prevailed is the exchange between the two sides, with the Iranians warning that they will open fire, while the Americans speak of lawful passage
Analysis: The Strait of Hormuz, a ceasefire hanging by a thread, and what Trump and Iran want – “Shipwreck” in the negotiations in Islamabad
Trump is attempting an exit even without a clear victory, the mullahs are “investing” in the Strait of Hormuz as a means of pressure on the international community, and Israel is focusing its military operations on Lebanon - Markets are constantly pricing in geopolitical risk
US–Iran talks fail: “We made clear what our red lines are,” Vance says departing Islamabad
“Unreasonable demands,” Tehran responds - After 21 hours, US and Iranian delegations failed to reach an agreement to end the war - “I think it’s worse news for Iran than for the US,” said J.D. Vance