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"War-fueled shocks and political power shifts ripple from Budapest to Beijing to Washington."
WORLD
tense
Peter Magyar readies to replace Orban
Orban loyalists defect amid upheaval
Xi loses faith in top generals
Hungary’s post-Orban shift, China’s military doubts and Trump-Xi talks unfold as a feared hantavirus ship nears Tenerife.
US
anxious
US launches third boat strike in five days
ABC says Trump team chilling free speech
Republicans dominate pre-midterm redistricting fights
US boat strikes, redistricting fights and a GM data payout stoke anxiety over force, democracy and privacy before midterms.
BUSINESS
cautious
Iran war deepens Africa fertilizer shortage
War chokes Hormuz, cutting China energy imports
Air India cuts flights as war hits finances
Iran war jolts trade, squeezing Africa, China and Air India, while Colombia eyes rate hikes and Lumentum rides a tech rally.
SPORTS
intense
Wembanyama gem puts Spurs up 2-1 vs Wolves
Brunson shuts door as Knicks go 3-0 on 76ers
Wolves coach blasts ref Tony Brothers
Wembanyama and Brunson seize playoff control as refereeing in the Wolves series draws sharp criticism.