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Hungary election: Voters want new EU approach, but tough on Ukraine, poll shows A new poll ahead of Hungary's election suggests that most voters want at least minor changes to ties with the EU. But it also found skepticism of financial support for Ukraine, and voters prioritizing domestic issues. Fact check: Orban points to Ukraine over pipeline bomb Orban strongly suggests explosives found near a key gas pipeline in Serbia are evidence of Ukrainian sabotage. Serbia's intelligence chief publicly disagrees. Migrant dinghy sinks in English Channel off France, 4 people die A boat carrying more than 40 people ran into trouble early in the morning, with two men and two women dying in the waters. Crossings are building up after the winter lull, but the sea temperatures are slower to rise. Hungarian election: How football has helped Orban keep power Viktor Orban is a football fanatic but has long used the sport as a political tool, both in Hungary and abroad. With polls predicting election defeat, he could also lose his chance of hosting the Champions League final. Trump criticizes NATO over Iran in meeting with Rutte President Donald Trump said NATO "wasn't there" after the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran. But NATO head Mark Rutte said "a large majority of European countries" lived up to their side of the deal. JD Vance criticizes Zelenskyy and Ukraine in Hungary on visit campaigning for Viktor Orban US Vice President JD Vance has criticized EU leaders and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Hungary, echoing Prime Minister Viktor Orban's campaign messaging. The Kremlin chimed in from Moscow, too. Hungarians living in Ukraine caught between front lines About 80,000 ethnic Hungarians live in western Ukraine. Many feel torn between Viktor Orban's anti-Ukrainian campaign and the conflict between the two countries. What does the future hold for this minority? Turkey: DW correspondent Alican Uludag still in custody Court reporter Alican Uludag has been in pre-trial detention in Istanbul for six weeks, charged with "insulting the president." His lawyers say this is completely disproportionate. Virtual Romanian singer goes viral but sparks criticism In Romania, an AI-generated singer inspired by poems about the Roma community has become an overnight success. But critics say her creator is monetizing the woes of a marginalized group without involving its members. Ukraine: Several killed as Russia strikes bus, other targets Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia and Russian-occupied regions killed at least five, including a 12-year-old boy. Ukraine has been pushing for a ceasefire during the Orthodox Easter, which is later this week.