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• Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash

  15-06-2026 12:20 via article.wn.com
  Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million, a projection showed, as voters prioritised economic stability and ties with the European Union over worries immigration was straining public services and pushing up rents. The projection by national broadcaster SRF, which traditionally calls referendum votes, showed about 45% of voters came out in favour of the proposal and 55% against. The vote, which was likened to Britain’s 2016 Brexit referendum, had put bus
  
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• Xbox server down update: Thousands complain of outage; how to fix issue sign-in issues

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  Over 7,000 people...
  
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• Why can't an American do this job? The visa interview question stumping H-1B applicants

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  Why can't an American do this job? The visa interview question stumping H-1B applicants ......
  
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• Who Is Ajay Pant? UK Charges Indian National & Captain Of Seized Russian Shadow Tanker

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  Ajay Pant, 38, faces charges of directly or indirectly supplying or delivering prohibited Russian oil or oil products to a third country by ship. ......
  
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• War crime: Video captures reporter moments before Israeli drone strike

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  War crime: Video captures reporter moments before Israeli drone strike ......
  
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• Vocational training center for disabilities opens in northeastern Nigeria

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  Workers demonstrate tricycle manufacturing at a vocational training center and tricycle workshop in Maiduguri, Nigeria, June 15, 2026. (International Committee of the Red Cross/Handout via Xinhua) ABUJA, June 16 (Xinhua) -- The government of Nigeria's northeastern Borno State and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Monday...
  
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• Video: Russian Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber Nosedives, Crashes In Siberia

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  All four crew members of the Russian Tu-22M3 bomber ejected safely after the crash, with no threat to their lives or health, officials said. ......
  
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• US and Iran sign ceasefire agreement

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  U.S. President Donald Trump said a preliminary...
  
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• Trump Says Iran 'Agreed' To Never Have Nukes, Rejects $300 Million Fund Claim

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  Team Trump has not yet explained how his agreement will address Iran's nuclear programme, including who will be in charge of verifying that Iran is in compliance and who will destroy or remove highly... ......
  
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• Trump may release US-Iran agreement before Friday, Vance says

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  What Trump said overnight Trump said Iran has agreed to never possess a nuclear weapon and dismissed reports that the US is paying Tehran $300 million, calling them “fake news” spread by Democrats. The Financial Times reported that the proposed $300 billion fund under consideration by the Trump administration would be designed to facilitate investment by companies interested in Iran, rather than being financed by governments, citing a source briefed on the talks.MoU is a 'very genera
  
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• Toronto activists demand Israel’s expulsion from FIFA at World Cup opener

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  Activists unfurled a banner reading “Kick Israel out of FIFA”, covering the organization’s logo near a busy Toronto thoroughfare on Friday morning before Canada’s opening match at the World Cup. Demonstrators wore shirts reading “Jews say no to genocide.” The activists also hung up posters calling to free Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and...
  
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• The World Cup is back on U.S. soil — and Eastern Idaho is along for ...

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  Last Friday night, June 12, the United States men's national team took the field as the national anthem echoed through the gorgeous SoFi Stadium in front of 70,492 fans eager to witness the kickoff of their 2026 World Cup campaign. ......
  
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• The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection ...

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) ......
  
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• Starmer sets spring 2027 target for under-16 social media ban

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that the UK will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time. The government expects the rules to take...
  
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• Spain’s World Cup Stock Is Crashing: Updated Power Rankings After Day 5

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  Day 5 is in the books, and although each of the four games ended in a tie, it was one of the more...
  
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• S. Korea's export volume logs double-digit growth in May

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  SEOUL, June 16 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's export volume logged a double-digit growth thanks to solid demand for locally-made semiconductors, central bank data showed Tuesday. The export volume...
  
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• Powerball winning numbers revealed: Who won the $269 million jackpot in the June 15, 2026 draw

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  Powerball winning numbers for the Monday, June 15, 2026 draw have been officially announced, as lottery enthusiasts across the United States check their tickets for a chance to claim the $269 million jackpot. The massive prize has generated widespread excitement, with millions of players hoping to match the winning combination and secure a life-changing payout. As one of America's most popular lottery games, Powerball continues to attract nationwide attention with...
  
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• PM Modi to attend G7 Summit in France today. Trade talks, meeting with Trump on agenda

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  PM Modi will then participate in the summit along with leaders of G7 countries, partner countries, and representatives of the World Bank and the African Development Bank. ......
  
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• PM Modi Receives Slovakia's Highest National Award

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  Narendra Modi awarded Slovakia's highest state decoration during Bratislava visit. ......
  
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• Photos show the resurfaced remains of World War II's 'Death Railway' in Thailand

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  KANCHANABURI, Thailand (AP) — After decades beneath the surface, a submerged station from World War II's infamous “Death Railway” has resurfaced in Thailand. ......
  
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• Newsom accuses Trump of directing politically motivated investigation

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  California Governor Gavin...
  
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• New Zealand petrol, diesel prices down in May after two-month rise

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  WELLINGTON, June 16 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand's petrol and diesel prices fell in May after rising in the previous two months, while food costs continued to edge higher, official data showed on Tuesday. Petrol prices dropped 3.8...
  
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• Mum attacked by shark at Coogee beach raises over �142k in less than 24 hours

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  On June 13, whilst swimming close to the shore on Coogee Beach, Leah Stewart was attacked by a shark and while she remains in critical condition her family have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds to help aid her recovery ......
  
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• Malnourished girl, 4, found beside dead mum after days trapped alone in France

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Emergency services were called to a flat in Montagnac, near P�zenas, in France's H�rault department, where they found the girl's 40-year-old mother dead ......
  
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• LIVE: Iranians Protest Deal, Netanyahu Says Israel Saved From Annihilation

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  US-Iran War LIVE Updates: Netanyahu pledged that Iran would never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, regardless of the terms of any agreement. ......
  
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• JD Vance to lead US delegation for Iran peace deal signing in Switzerland

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  The agreement framework has...
  
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• JD Vance reveals details of US-Iran deal, addresses whether taxpayer money will go to Tehran

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  Vice President JD Vance said that the proposed U.S.-Iran deal will usher in a \...
  
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• 'Israel Has Its Own Interests': Netanyahu Dismisses Fallout Speculation With US President

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the US-Israel campaign against Iran, claiming key military and nuclear objectives were achieved. ......
  
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• Iran\u2019s World Cup draw sure feels like a win for conflicted fans, countrymen

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  A cease-fire and peace agreement...
  
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• Iran will never have nuclear weapons, not today or tomorrow: Netanyahu

  16-06-2026 06:16 via article.wn.com
  Facing backlash from...
  
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