Kyiv Shooting, Orbán's Fall & a Failed Peace Mission — Apr 18, 2026

Charles King breaks down a deadly hostage attack in Kyiv, the stunning end of Viktor Orbán's reign in Hungary, and the story of Ed Martin — a Christian peacemaker whose Iran initiative collapsed on live television. Plus quick briefs on Lebanon, London, the Mandelson scandal, and Coachella.Stories Covered• Gunman opens fire and takes hostages in Kyiv, leaving at least two dead• Viktor Orbán defeated in a landslide as Péter Magyar prepares to take power in Hungary• Ed Martin and the unsung Iran peace initiative that failed (Christianity Today)• French UN peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon• Counter-terror police investigate another London arson attack• Mandelson security scandal fallout — Sir Olly Robbins to face MPs• Madonna surprises Sabrina Carpenter at CoachellaScripture References• Genesis 6 — the earth filled with violence• Proverbs 21:1 — the king's heart in the hand of the Lord• Hebrews — His throne forever and ever• 1 John 3 — love in deed and in truth• Matthew 5 — blessed are the peacemakers• Ecclesiastes 1 — nothing new under the sun• Numbers 32 — be sure your sin will find you out• 1 Thessalonians 4 — aspire to live quietly• Galatians 6:9 — verse of the daySponsor: Bible Copilot — Free Bible study app with five inductive study modes. No ads, no data collection. Download on the App Store.Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSConnect: Website: thegospelbriefing.com | Subscribe to the daily newsletter | Share this episode