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• Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to step down from his position after the national parliament backed his removal. • Sulyok, identified as a loyalist to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, faced a deadline of Saturday night to agree to end his term. • The move follows criticisms from figures like Baka, who argue that the Fidesz party has dismantled the rule of law since 2010 to create an authoritarian state.

• Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to step down from his position after the national parliament backed his removal. • Sulyok, widely regarded as a loyalist to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, confirmed his agreement to the law change following a Saturday night deadline. • Despite agreeing to leave, Sulyok issued a statement accusing the government of violating the rule of law during the process.

White House Fifa taskforce chief defends Argentina footballers, saying US believes in free speechThe White House has backed Argentina’s footballers who displayed a banner supporting their country’s claim to the Falklands Islands after their World Cup semi-final victory against England.In a fractious match in Atlanta on Wednesday, some players held up a banner after Argentina’s 2-1 win that said: “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” – using the country’s term for the South Atlantic islands. Continue reading...

• JPMorgan Chase stock is trading near record highs following strong earnings momentum driven by higher interest income and robust credit quality. • The bank reported a substantial increase in annual net income, bolstered by non-interest revenue from trading, investment banking, and high consumer spending volumes. • This growth is significant as it solidifies JPMorgan's position as one of the most profitable banks globally while allowing for expanded capital returns and buybacks.

• A report from the National Academies confirms the rapid advancement of climate change attribution science, which identifies the specific role of global warming in severe weather events. • Experts like Davide Faranda of France’s National Center for Scientific Research emphasize that evaluating "loss and damage" is now the primary objective for the field. • These scientific findings are significant because they provide the evidentiary basis for potential lawsuits seeking damages for climate-driven disasters.

• The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled in favor of Spain, confirming that the country's amnesty law does not breach EU regulations or anti-terrorism rules. • The decision clears a legal path for the amnesty of Carles Puigdemont and other Catalan independence leaders who sought clemency for their roles in the 2017 independence bid. • Despite the ruling, Puigdemont's current arrest warrant remains active, as the legal process is still subject to further review.

• The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that Spain's controversial amnesty law for Catalan separatists does not violate European Union law. • The decision provides a significant legal victory for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who granted the blanket pardon to secure necessary parliamentary support after the 2023 national elections. • This ruling clears a major legal hurdle for pro-independence leader Carles Puigdemont, potentially allowing him to return to Spain after years of exile.