Immigration: Swiss to vote on potential population cap
On Sunday, the people of Switzerland will head to the polls. The Swiss will be presented with a thorny issue in a much-discussed referendum.
Hackers linked to Iran threaten drone attack on World Cup
The Iran-linked hacker group "Handala" claims to have hacked drones belonging to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). They are threatening to carry out an attack on the World Cup. The U.S. surveillance organization SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors jihadist groups, issued the alarming warning on Friday.
Trump threatens "very heavy attacks" on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a post on the social media platform Truth Social that the U.S. will launch a major attack on Iran this evening.
“Without Trump, the World Cup wouldn’t have been possible here”: FIFA president sings the president’s praises
The 32nd edition of the World Cup is just around the corner. Host countries Mexico, Canada, and the United States will welcome 48 men’s national teams to this World Cup. However, the tense global geopolitical situation means that not every country is being welcomed at the final tournament with open arms. And Trump’s immigration policies and wars certainly play a role in that.
Trump: "Iran has waited too long to strike a deal"
The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is under heavy pressure after both sides launched attacks against each other overnight, from Tuesday to Wednesday. The US attacked Iranian air defense and radar installations in response to Iran’s downing of a US military helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.
No more executions with nitrogen in Alabama: 'Too gruesome'
A federal judge has banned the U.S. state of Alabama from executing an inmate with nitrogen gas. Judge Emily C. Marks ruled that the method exceeds the ban on cruel and unusual punishment. The decision came a day after the appeals court overturned its earlier ruling, ruling that the method was indeed constitutional. The widely contested method has now been declared unconstitutional after all.
Trump gets his way: funding for controversial ICE approved
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a bill on Tuesday to further fund Donald Trump's immigration policy, marking a significant win for one of his administration's top priorities.
Hungarian anti-corruption boss indicted for corruption
Viktor Orbán's political grip on Hungary is loosening, but not without a fierce struggle — and tensions appear to be mounting on multiple fronts."
FIFA appears to be losing control of "World Cup full of chaos"
Omar Artan was one of 52 referees who gathered in Miami to prepare for the World Cup that starts on Thursday. As one of Africa's top refs, the Somali had earned his place at the big football event. But after an 11-hour interrogation, he was put on a plane back to his country by U.S. authorities.
Russian banks and energy sector targeted by new package of EU sanctions
"Our sanctions are working," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reported on X, at the presentation of the European Union's 21st package of sanctions against Russia.