Swiss voters are deciding whether to cap the country’s population at 10 million by 2050. Supporters cite pressure on housing and services, while opponents warn the measure could harm the economy and relations with the EU.
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British forces seized the tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel during a six-hour operation targeting Russia’s sanctions-evading shadow fleet. The UK says the vessel will be held and monitored off England’s south coast while investigations continue.
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points and won finals MVP as the Knicks beat the Spurs 94-90 to claim their first NBA championship in 53 years. New York rallied from a seven-point fourth-quarter deficit to clinch the series in five games.
Ticketmaster and the Spurs said previously purchased tickets for Knicks fans will be honored despite a 150-mile purchase restriction for Game 5 in San Antonio. New York officials had criticized the policy after fans feared they would be shut out of the NBA Finals game.
Equipment stolen from England’s World Cup team during transport from Florida to Kansas City has been recovered, the BBC reported. Police said two people were taken into custody as local, state and federal authorities investigated the theft.
Trump said a U.S.-Iran deal is scheduled to be signed Sunday and would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran said the memorandum would not be signed that day. Pakistan, a key mediator, said finalization could come within 24 hours.
Thousands gathered in Belfast and Londonderry for anti-racism rallies after unrest linked to a knife attack spread across parts of Northern Ireland. Police have made 23 arrests, and 17 people have been charged to court, the BBC reported.
A 35-year-old woman was critically injured after a shark attacked her while she swam off Coogee Beach in Sydney. Lifeguards and bystanders pulled her to shore, where first aid was performed before she was airlifted to hospital.