Ursula von der Leyen Quickly Congratulates Viktor Orban’s Election Rival After JD Vance’s Warning

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Peter Magyar within minutes of Viktor Orban conceding defeat in Hungary. The result comes after a bruising campaign over Hungary’s ties with the EU, Ukraine aid, and accusations of foreign interference, including a warning from US Vice President JD Vance that Brussels should stay out of the election. Starmer also congratulated Magyar, who says he wants Hungary to move back toward Europe and recover blocked EU funds.

McIlroy wins the Masters for a second straight year

Rory McIlroy stayed steady in the final round at Augusta, shooting one under par to win the 2026 Masters by one shot over Scottie Scheffler.

McIlroy Defends Masters Title at Augusta National

Rory McIlroy has defended his Masters title at Augusta National, backing up last year’s win and showing the victory was more than just a nice green jacket moment.

Papers: Starmer rules out UK role in U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports, as Hungary enters a new era

Monday’s front pages are led by Keir Starmer ruling out any UK role in a U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports, while Hungary’s election of a new leader is also making headlines.

U.S. military says it will begin blocking Iran’s ports and the Strait of Hormuz on Monday morning

U.S. Central Command said it will begin blockading Iranian ports at 10 a.m. EDT Monday, or 5:30 p.m. in Iran, after President Trump posted that the U.S. military should “clean out” the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement comes after 21 hours of unsuccessful peace talks in Pakistan on Saturday.

Rory McIlroy Defends His Masters Title

Rory McIlroy won another Masters and joined Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo, and Jack Nicklaus as the only repeat champions of the tournament. Not bad company for one very expensive jacket.

Trump Says U.S. Navy Will Block the Strait of Hormuz After Peace Talks Fail

President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will block the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to cut off Iran’s shipping lanes. He said the blockage will begin Monday at 10 a.m.

Rory McIlroy wins the Masters again, holding off Scottie Scheffler by one shot

Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters at 12 under, finishing one shot ahead of Scottie Scheffler. The victory makes him only the fourth golfer to successfully defend the Masters, joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods, and the sixth player to complete a career Grand Slam.

Canada’s Military Faces New Challenges in the Arctic as the North Changes

About 1,300 Canadian military members spent two winter months across 5,200 kilometers of the Arctic on a mission to confront the demands of a changing north. The focus was not just the cold, but the broader new realities emerging in the region.

Demolition Continues at Collapsed Grays Ferry Parking Garage

Demolition started early Saturday morning on the parking garage under construction that partially collapsed earlier in the week. Officials are urging the public to stay patient and keep safety first as crews work on the site.

UK disability benefits spending on anxiety claims rises to £427 million a year

New figures show the annual cost of Personal Independence Payments for anxiety has risen from under £100 million in 2019 to nearly £427 million last year. In the year to January, 66,818 people in England and Wales listed anxiety as their main disability condition, with claims assessed under a points-based system that does not require a medical examination or means test. The report says mental health conditions now account for more than 40% of PIP applications, while critics from Reform UK and the Conservative front bench argue the system is too costly and in need of tighter rules.