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Hungary's election-year 2026 budget hinges on risky growth projection, fiscal watchdog says

French PM: considering referendum proposal on budget

Spain must raise defence spending to 3% of GDP, says EU defence chief

Trump proposes $163 billion cut to US budget that slashes domestic spending

Brazil social security minister resigns, Lula names secretary for the role

Exclusive-Europe to hand billions in frozen Russian cash to Western investors, sources say

Factbox-Policies of Australia's political parties at a glance

Trump signs order to cut federal funding for NPR, PBS broadcasters

White House seeks budget cuts for Justice Department law enforcement offices, sources say

Global health funding faces 'greatest disruption' in memory, says WHO director

Pope's death, US aid cuts complicate Vatican's debt relief push

US-Ukraine minerals deal is economic partnership, signal to Russia, Bessent says

Cost of living is a key issue as Singaporeans head to May 3 election