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Reuters — Swiss voters are expected to reject a proposal to limit the population to 10 million people in a referendum on Sunday, according to preliminary forecasts from state broadcaster SRF. According to projections released by the SRF, approximately 45% of voters were in favor of the proposal and 55% were against it. The likely rejection showed that a majority of voters prioritize economic stability and relations with the European Union over concerns that immigration is straining public services, driving up rents and increasing crime. The referendum, which has been likened to Britain’s 2016 vote to leave the European Union,…
Elise Burns enrolled in Duke University Law School in 2019, using federal student loans to cover her $63,000 tuition and living expenses. A career in law seemed like a viable option, but before she graduated she knew she wouldn’t be able to work as a lawyer.”I feel like everyone knows that you can make a good living as a lawyer, but you can’t make a good living as an artist. It’s kind of a stereotype or mindset,” the 28-year-old says. In 2015, Burns started selling hand-painted canvases on Etsy. She says she opened a bank account and linked it to…
The report showed that 11 working royals were able to live rent-free in the palace, some were able to turn a profit, such as the 66-year-old royal who currently sleeps at the king’s Sandringham mansion, and the former prince allowed three properties on his 98-acre Berkshire estate in England to be rented out. But the extent to which he lined his pockets remains a royal mystery, with Margaret Hodge, a Labor member of the House of Lords and former chair of the public accounts committee, lamenting: “It is shocking that the National Audit Office could not establish how much money…
Day 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has a lot in store for fans.Sunday’s highlight event will be the group match between the Netherlands and Japan, pitting the three-time runners-up against one of Asia’s strongest teams.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listThey will also witness history being made as Curacao becomes the smallest country ever to qualify for the World Cup, opening the tournament against Germany.Ecuador, considered the dark horse of this tournament, will also participate and face Ivory Coast, while Sweden will face Tunisia, who returned from the previous tournament.Away from football, New York was engulfed in…
U.S. President Donald Trump signs a proclamation and gives a speech in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Washington, DC. Jim Roe Scalzo | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a deal to end the war with Iran would be signed on Sunday, after which the Strait of Hormuz would open, but Iranian state media reported that the country remained cautious about its timing.”The agreement will be signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Strait of Hormuz will be open to all,” Trump said in a post…
British forces have seized an oil tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet in the English Channel in a first-of-its-kind operation by the British military, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said. “Early this morning, I instructed the British military to intercept a Shadow Fleet oil tanker as it attempted to cross the English Channel,” Starmer said in a post on X. “The success of this operation is a further blow to Russia and a reminder to those who are fomenting Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them cover up.” France has so far seized several vessels linked to Russia’s…
VARDFOSS, NORWAY – MARCH 17: Royal Marines take part in winter warfare training ahead of Cold Warfare 2022 near Bardufoss, Norway, on March 17, 2022. Royal Marines, which make up Britain’s commando force, are firing a variety of weapons systems, as well as carrying out long patrols and amphibious landings, as they prepare to take part in the bi-annual Norwegian-led exercise Cold. Response 2022 is a defense exercise based on the NATO Article 5 scenario. (Photo credit: NATO/Pool/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty ImagesBritish forces seized an oil tanker from Russia’s Shadow Fleet early Sunday morning, according…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – It was billed as the pick for the 2026 World Cup group stage match – and it pretty much lived up to the hype.Brazil and Morocco faced off on Saturday in front of more than 80,000 enthusiastic fans, with two spectacular first-half goals leading to a frenetic end to the match that electrified New York’s New Jersey Stadium.But the 1-1 tie was only the first half of a historic night for sports in the bi-state area. When the referee’s full-time whistle sounded inside the stadium, local fans rushed to make sure they didn’t miss Game 5…
Australia secured victory in Group D with goals from Nestly Ilankunda and Conor Metcalfe.Published June 14, 2026June 14, 2026Nestry Ilankunda and Conor Metcalfe scored as Australia spoiled Tolkier’s first World Cup return in 24 years with a 2-0 win.Goalkeeper Patrick Beach made eight saves in the Socceroos’ group opener on Saturday night in Vancouver, Canada, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino in attendance.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listAustralian manager Tony Popovich removed experienced captain and goalkeeper Matty Ryan and replaced Veach with a major shock to the starting XI, earning him only his third cap.Vice-captain Jackson Irvin was also…
The United States and Iran have both expressed optimism that they are close to a deal, but have differing explanations of the terms, including when the deal will be signed. President Trump says US-Iran deal will be signed on Sunday President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran “will be signed” on Sunday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. CNN’s Julia Benbrook reported that Iran has not committed to signing the deal, and there is disagreement over what it includes. President Trump says US-Iran deal will be signed on Sunday 1:17 Here’s what they said: US President Donald Trump said…