Hungary heads to the polls in a high-stakes election after 16 years of Viktor Orban’s rule. The Kyiv Independent is on the ground in Budapest, where concerns over foreign interference and democratic standards loom over a tightly contested vote.

The Kyiv Independent is now running its biggest membership campaign yet, with a goal of welcoming 4,000 new members to help us continue and expand our reporting from Ukraine. Join our community: kyivindependent.com/membership/?...

Our reporting reaches people around the world every day — but it’s only possible because of those who choose to support it. Our community has grown to over 29,000 members across the globe, helping us continue independent, on-the-ground journalism from Ukraine.

Russia struck Kyiv with Shahed drones in the afternoon of April 28, sending smoke rising over the city. The attack began around 2 p.m. and lasted nearly an hour. Video: The Kyiv Independent.

A Russian drone targeted a residential district in Kharkiv on April 6, striking the top floor of an apartment block. Video: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terehov / Telegram.

Kyiv Independent reporter Francis Farrell shows the growing “kill zone” in Donetsk Oblast, where fields and roads are covered with fiber-optic cables from drones increasingly used by both sides in the war.

his video shows Hungarians celebrating in central Budapest after the election results on April 12.

Ukrainian artist Daria Koltsova presented the “ECHOES” installation in Venice from May 5-13. Video: Daria Koltsova / Instagram.

#Turkey News - Incredible as it may seem, in Türkiye the well-known news anchor Ece Üner ended the Halk TV news talking in Spanish to thank #Spain for its position on Gaza and the #IranWar: "Thanks for being on the right side of history" #SpainTurkey hispanatolia.com/en/spain-and...

Another custom flower of life shrug from the pattern by @starlilycreations. I’m singing Mozart here.

🇩🇪 German citizen: "You keep claiming that Iran will build an atomic bomb within two weeks, so why do you never mention #Isräël’s possession of 200 nuclear warheads⁉️"

This short-doc on Minnesota highlights the effectiveness of community-organizing, mutual aid, diversity of tactics & direct action. youtu.be/1ujP_qQi8Hc

FINAL: Royals 5, Mariners 0 #HEYHEYHEYHEY

An Indigenous child is abducted and killed and the Australian media which routinely ignores Aboriginal suffering and paints First Nations people as a threat or a stereotype .. cannot look away. “Truth Lies&Media” has just dropped!⚡️ Promo Match Frame Editing #auspol #NewsCorpse #Trumpenstein

1A Committee: #CBSIsTrump'sBitch #StephenColbert

When a lawless bully tries to attack Colorado, I will fight back. I’ve sued the Trump administration 65 times, and we’re winning 36 times and counting. As Governor, I will always fight for Colorado and defend our principles. #Philforgovernor #COpolitics

Kevin Odom: "Elated, ecstatic, content, peace..." Giving his kidney was about living for one another 💪 #Resilience #LiveDonor #MentalHealthMatters #OrganDonation Reply with your thoughts on giving Watch the full video: youtu.be/o6ENPCes0fc...

Rascalz/Young Bucks & Death Riders/The Dogs was straight GAS. 💨 #AEWCollision

Hart28.com Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says the Israeli government will not let Trump sign a “bad deal” with Iran. (535 reps/senators, ONLY 10 Democrats, 1 independent-Sanders (I-VT), 1 Republican- Massie (R-KY) have not accepted donations from pro-Israel PACs like AIPAC)🇺🇸

🌞 🌵 London Victoria gets a summer garden makeover to highlight the impact of climate change on the railway. Inspired by the Chelsea Flower Show, it highlights the damaging effects of heat on the railway and innovations to tackle them: 👉 https://bit.ly/4wQ0WL5 #HotRailway

Here's exactly why Eric Swalwell is resigning:

Quem diria que a Ucrânia está treinando os mercenários para aprender a transportar armas e drogas com drones para o Comando Vermelho? Engraçado que tem muita gente que não consegue sair de lá. Esses caras entram e saem de lá treinadinhos 🤔

owlmouse83 antworten Ich bringe gerade meine Videos hierher – falls du neu bist, willkommen! 👋

Only second to fax machines as most untrusted objects

Ускрс 2025 🥚 Само да јавим да православни Ускрс 2025. године проводим у кругу најмилијих и најблискијих особа; значи: Таковска 10!

The Finches have a lot to discuss. #birds

@BarclaysFooty What a campaign for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta ❤️

It's this guy's first day on the job and thankfully everyone was very nice

Long COVID Awareness Day in Vancouver, Canada @cancovidsoc Visit longcovidtheanswers.com

Transition to cranky old man.

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Mo Amer has put Houston on screens around the world. Now we’re bringing the conversation home. JOIN US on May 26 @ 10AM at City Hall for a fireside chat. We’ll discuss culture, community, growth, and the future of the city we love — H-Town! RSVP in bio.

#BTS opened @billboard #ama hooligan #btsarmy #rm #jin #suga #jhope #jimin #v #jungkook

For #caturday, we are grabbing our brother by the neck and cleaning his filthy, filthy ears.

Security guarantees for #Ukraine must be "similar to NATO's Article 5 with continued United States engagement", insists European Council President Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu

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Moving my forward and decentering predators (and their enablers) in 2025

🩵 Being trans isn’t an illness. 💔 Hating people for it is. Where do you see hardened hearts in our world today? What helps you keep yours soft? (🕊 Drop your thoughts below. I’ll share a few responses Sunday with the next Sacred Rebellion reflection.)

Boost Your Vision with Simple Eye Exercises!

Heber Valley Utah Temple location will be at 1400 E Center Street Ephraim UT. 84032. The Temple will sit on 18 acres with the Temple size will be 87,626 square feet. LDSTempleNews.com #HeberValleyUtahTemple #HeberTemple #HeberValleyTemple #thetemplenews #templenews #lds

Hot day, some active winds at times, dry air still in play. Late this evening, mountain counties could get a brief shower or two; they won't amount to much if they verify. #wncwx #avlwx #boonewx #cltwx #hkywx

Ted Sallis, you lucky dog. @ofspiiderswords.bsky.social

Repeat after me: Don’t stop talking about the Epstein files.

Putin demands Russia be given drone wreckage that crashed in Romania 😆 According to Putin, the drone’s origin can only be determined after a proper investigation, and the wreckage should be handed over to Russia for examination. It's most effective to investigate your own crimes 😂 #Russia #Putin

Nice exchange from Takeshita and Garcia! #AEWCollision

its my birthday today!!!

A Ukrainian MiG-29 FULCRUM does a very low fly over. Слава Україні 🇺🇦

Hristos Vaskrese

we’ve basically never seen a politician this free of self-loathing, and it’s magnetic on a level no one has natural defenses for it would be unfair yet he seems quite committed to using his powers for good

definition of a winning play 🚫✋ Original post

Get @reshare_app • @itsmichaeldoherty he can thank me later 😋 @itsmichaeldoherty

🇺🇸I have so many questions. Can someone explain what I just watched?

CORTEZ MASTO: Do you intend to give the 400,000 taxpayers who also had their information leaked the same immunity as President Trump and his family received? BESSENT: I'm unable to provide any additional information CORTEZ MASTO: It's very clear you're dodging this. It's just outrageous.

Big news: SickNotWeak is joining the Mood Disorders Society of Canada. This unites efforts to challenge stigma, spark honest conversations & empower people to seek help. With Michael Landsberg’s leadership, the mission grows stronger. Read more: mdsc.ca/mdsc-welcome... @sicknotweak.bsky.social

Rub a balloon, raise the dead! 💀⚡ This Halloween, bring your paper skeletons to life with the power of static electricity—no batteries, no tricks, just good ol' science! #HalloweenScience #TheDadLab

Onze Summerschool 2026 staat klaar. 3 maanden onbeperkt leren over AI, content en sociale media. Inclusief 4 live expertsessies in juni bij inschrijving vóór 1 juli. someflex.be/summerschool-2026

Leva’s reasoning for demoting Michols makes complete sense He’s becoming busier as a reality tv star and doesn’t have the time to be the Assistant GM Now she still could’ve told him that DIRECTLY and not through email! #SouthernHospitality

✍️ Just ¥190 a plate near Shinjuku Station! This is definitely the best fast food spot! 🔥 🏠 Oedo Shinjuku South Exit Store🥢 📍 🚃 Shinjuku Southeast Exit ⏰: 11:30-21:30 (11:00- on Sat and Sun) 🥱: Irregular holidays 🚉🚶🏽‍♂️‍➡️: 1 minute from Shinjuku Southeast Exit 💰: ¥1500 ~ [con't] 👇🏽

AOEuchi-juku, Shimogo, Fukushima, Japan #Japan #Nippon