#News of the world [Pre-intermediate] - By Cate - 20/04/2026

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·       Hello, Cate here and welcome back to NEWS OF THE WORLD!

In World News…

Hungary’s longtime leader Viktor Orbán has lost power after 16 years.

Péter Magyar and his Tisza party won the election by a large margin. Magyar is a former member of Orbán’s party.

Many people voted for change, with record turnout.

Magyar has promised to reduce corruption, improve public services, and strengthen ties with the European Union.

Orbán had close relationships with leaders like Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

The result could change Hungary’s direction both politically and economically.

Now, attention turns to whether the new government can deliver on its promises.

Business News

A piece of the original staircase from the Eiffel Tower is being sold at auction in Paris.

The staircase dates back to 1889 and was once used by visitors climbing the tower.

It was removed in the 1980s and has been kept in a private collection ever since.

Now, it is expected to sell for up to €150,000 at Artcurial.

Similar pieces have sold for even higher prices in the past.

Experts say it is a rare chance to own a part of history.

For buyers, it is not just an object—it is a piece of one of the world’s most famous landmarks.

Entertainment

A charity co-founded by Prince Harry is taking him to court for defamation.

Sentebale claims a media campaign has damaged its reputation.

Prince Harry and former trustee Mark Dyer deny the accusations.

The dispute began after disagreements about how the charity was being managed, leading Prince Harry to step down in 2025.

The situation has already been criticised for becoming public and affecting the charity’s work.

Despite this, both sides say their focus remains on helping young people.

The case shows how internal conflicts can impact even well-known charities, especially when famous people are involved.

Sport

Italy has failed to qualify for the World Cup again after losing on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team.

This is the third time in a row, and fans are very disappointed.

Some people say Italian football is in crisis. Players like goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma are under pressure.

Experts believe there are fewer young players coming through, and fewer children playing football.

Even politicians, including former PM Matteo Renzi, say big changes are needed.

Football is very important in Italy, so this result has hit hard.

Now, many are calling for a rebuild of the national team.

Self-development

NLP mindsets are ways of thinking that can change how we see situations and respond to them.

The first is cause versus effect. At cause means you believe you have control. At effect means you feel like things happen to you. For example, instead of saying “I didn’t get the promotion,” you ask, “What can I do to improve?”

The second is results versus excuses. You either get results or give reasons. For example, “I was too busy” is an excuse. A more helpful approach is: “What can I do differently next time?”

The third is taking responsibility. This means owning your results and learning from them.

These mindsets help you take control, especially at work. By changing how you think, you can create better outcomes and more opportunities.

As you go through your day, try noticing your thoughts — and choose the ones that move you forward.

Well, that’s all from NEWS OF THE WORLD for now. I hope you choose a helpful mindset today, and I’ll talk to you soon! Take care!