Swiss say no to migration cap
A majority of Swiss voters rejected a proposal to impose a population cap of 10 million in a referendum on Sunday.
Norwegian scandal-plagued prince sentenced to prison for rape
Marius Borg Høiby has been sentenced in Oslo to four years in prison for, among other things, two rapes. The 29-year-old son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit stood trial on forty charges and must also pay tens of thousands of euros in damages.
Putin and Zelensky call Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday on Sunday, June 14. He received congratulations from all over the world, including from an unexpected source.
Beware of scam at French toll booths without barriers
Summer is just around the corner. But that also means scammers are looking to take advantage of carefree travelers on their way to their dream destination. Be extra vigilant for a sneaky scam you may encounter on the “Autoroute du Soleil” on your way to your sun-drenched getaway.
Golf legend Tiger Woods leaves Swiss rehab clinic early
Tiger Woods (50) has spent the past few weeks in a rehab clinic in Switzerland, where he was receiving treatment for a prescription drug addiction. On Friday, he flew back to his home in the United States to continue his recovery, three months earlier than planned. The American golfer was supposed to remain at the clinic until the end of June for a rehabilitation program, but the reason for his early departure is unclear.
Protest in Iran against potential peace deal: “Death to the compromiser”
The United States and Iran may be nearing a historic agreement that would end the fighting between the two countries. In Tehran, however, resistance to this impending peace deal is growing in the streets. The most vocal opponents are chanting “Death to the compromiser” and demanding the resignation of Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
ICE Arrest, sparks another wave of outrage
Once again, an arrest by the U.S. immigration agency ICE has caused a stir in the United States.
For the first time ever, our planet has a trillionaire
Elon Musk is the world’s first trillionaire, following the stock market debut of his space company SpaceX. His net worth reached an estimated $1.05 trillion, making him three times richer than the second-richest person, Google co-founder Larry Page. Bloomberg reports.
‘Pokémon Go players may have unknowingly trained military drones’
Catching Pokémon in your neighborhood? You may have accidentally helped build better military drones.
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.