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Georgia make history with first Mixed Team World title on emotional final day in Budapest
Georgia defeats Korea in a thrilling final to win its first ever Mixed Team gold. Tushishvili, Liparteliani, and Bekauri led a passionate team to victory. An unforgettable finale to the 2025 World Judo Championships in Budapest.
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Judo: Kim strikes gold for Korea, Tasoev defends heavyweight crown on Day 7 in Budapest
Hayun Kim claims Korea’s first gold in +78kg with a golden score win. In +100kg, Tasoev defeats Tushishvili to secure his second World title. Budapest ends the individual competition with heavy drama and heavier champions.
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Judo: Bellandi conquers -78kg, Kanikovskiy dominates -100kg on Day 6 in Budapest
Olympic champ Bellandi adds World gold after a gripping final. In -100kg, Kanikovskiy delivers a brilliant performance to claim his first World title. Day 6 closes with two memorable victories and sets the stage for tomorrow’s heavyweight showdowns.
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MEPs clash in fierce debate on Hungary's Pride ban at EU Parliament
Centrist and leftist MEPs called on the EU to act against Hungary over the LGBTQ+ Pride ban, while the far right defended the move of Viktor Orbán's government. Around 70 MEPs will travel to Budapest next weekend to support LGBTQ+ rights.
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Japan shines as Tanaka claims -70kg gold and Murao triumphs in all-Japanese -90kg final
Shiho Tanaka takes her long-awaited first World title in -70kg. Sanshiro Murao defeats reigning champion Tajima in golden score to capture -90kg gold. Day 5 in Budapest belongs to Japan, with power, precision, and podium domination.
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New Champions Rise as Kaju Shines at -63kg and Arbuzov Stuns in -81kg at Budapest 2025
Haruka Kaju claims gold in her Worlds debut with flawless groundwork. Timur Arbuzov takes down triple World Champion Grigalashvili in -81kg, hinting at a new era in judo. Budapest delivers another electric day at the 2025 World Championships.
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Liparteliani makes history for Georgia as Gaba claims gold on unforgettable Day 3 in Budapest
Eteri Liparteliani becomes Georgia’s first female World Champion with a stunning victory in -57 kg. Joan-Benjamin Gaba triumphs in golden score to win -73 kg. A day of fearless judo, emotion, and history at the 2025 World Championships.
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Abe claims fifth world title, Takeoka stuns at -66 kg, Gyertyas lights up Budapest crowd
Day 2 in Budapest saw Abe Uta win her fifth world title with style, while Takeoka edged Emomali in a tense -66 kg final. Roza Gyertyas brought joy to the home fans with a brilliant bronze. A spectacular day at the 2025 World Judo Championships.
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Two unforgettable World Championship titles on a historic Day 1 in Budapest 2025
Assunta Scutto completes her World medal set with long-awaited gold, while Ryuju Nagayama finally captures the -60kg crown on his sixth attempt. An electrifying start to the 2025 World Judo Championships in Budapest.
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EU Commission demands Hungary withdraws its draft transparency law
The European Commission sets the stage for a total confrontation with the Orbán-government. A Commission spokesperson told Euronews that if the law is adopted, it would constitute a serious breach of EU principles and law.
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EU Parliament to stage urgent debate on Hungary's 'spring clean' law
The Hungary rapporteur of the European Parliament, Tineke Strik, told Euronews that enough of the body's political groups support the debate. The law, once adopted will see foreign funded NGO's and media listed and potentially fined.
