Switzerland will vote on a proposal to limit its population to 10 million people by 2050. The plan is supported by a right-wing party to reduce pressure on housing and services, but opposed by the government and businesses who warn it could harm the economy and Switzerland’s relationship with the European Union.
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The Swiss People's Party is backing a plan to cap the population at 10 million.
Switzerland’s current population is about 9.1 million, with 27% being foreign residents.
Supporters say the limit will help with crowded trains, expensive housing, and overloaded public services.
Opponents call it a “chaos initiative” and say it could cause staff shortages in hospitals and hotels.
If triggered, the cap would end agreements like the EU’s free movement of people, which allows people to live and work freely between Switzerland and EU countries.
The Swiss population has grown quickly since 2002 when it was 7.3 million.
Polls show the vote could be very close, with around 52% currently against the measure and 45% in favor.
The plan would include limiting asylum grants and ending family reunification rights for foreign workers once the population nears 9.5 million.
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Violent incidents linked to anti-immigration protests took place in Belfast and other parts of Northern Ireland, causing residents to flee their homes. Masks, arson, and racist attacks targeted mostly Black families, leading to emergency responses and efforts to help those affected.
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Dozens of young people, dressed in black and masked, started fires and caused disorder in Belfast.
Many homes and cars were set on fire, and people were trapped or forced to leave their houses.
The violence targeted Black residents, sparking fear and displacement in the community.
Pastor Jack McKee helped relocate affected families and spoke out against the racial nature of the attacks.
Police maintained a cautious presence, trying to avoid escalating the situation.
The unrest was sparked after a widely shared video of a knife attack in north Belfast.
Hadi Alodid, from Sudan, was charged with attempted murder related to the initial attack.
Riots and racist attacks have occurred before in Northern Ireland, but this was the first time people fled homes because of ethnic targeting.
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The United States and Iran have both said they are getting closer to reaching a peace deal to end a war that has lasted about four months. However, there are still not many details about when the deal will happen or how it will be put into action.
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The war between the U.S. and Iran has been ongoing for nearly four months.
Both countries claim progress toward a peace agreement.
Specific details about the timing of the deal are not yet available.
Information about how the agreement will be carried out is still unclear.
The White House correspondent Liz Landers reported on the situation.
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Experts Alan Eyre and Midad Maleki discussed the latest efforts to reach an agreement between the U.S. and Iran. Eyre was involved in past nuclear deal talks, while Maleki is an Iran-born analyst focused on Middle East affairs.
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Alan Eyre worked on the Iran nuclear deal during the Obama administration.
Eyre is currently affiliated with the Middle East Institute.
Midad Maleki was born and raised in Iran.
Maleki works for the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.
Both experts spoke about U.S.-Iran negotiations aimed at ending conflict.
The discussion focused on the motivations and possible results of the talks.
The phrase "Close doesn't count" suggests the talks have challenges ahead.
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Children in Gaza have faced years of conflict, losing many lives and homes. Despite damaged schools and unsafe conditions, they continue to attend classes in tents, broken buildings, and crowded shelters.
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Gaza has experienced nearly three years of ongoing conflict.
Thousands of children have been killed by Israeli strikes after the Hamas attack on October 7.
Many schools in Gaza have been destroyed or severely damaged.
Children continue their education despite overcrowded and unsafe environments.
Classes are often held in tents, damaged buildings, and shelters due to lack of proper school facilities.
Education remains important to Gaza’s children amid difficult conditions.
The situation reflects ongoing challenges faced by civilians in conflict zones.
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The head of the Palestinian Football Association, Jibril Rajoub, is waiting in Mexico City for a US visa to attend the FIFA World Cup. He and some others have been denied or delayed visas by the US, despite FIFA’s usual policy of inviting football association leaders worldwide to promote unity.
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Jibril Rajoub attended the opening World Cup match in Mexico City but has not received US entry permission.
The US has denied or delayed visas for some World Cup delegates from certain countries.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said FIFA cannot overrule US government visa decisions.
The US added new visa restrictions for Palestinian passport holders, especially those linked to the Palestinian Authority.
Palestinian officials, including Rajoub, accuse Israel of violating football rules by letting teams from settlements in the occupied West Bank play in Israel’s league.
Rajoub says Israel’s actions and the war on Gaza have damaged Palestinian sports facilities and caused player deaths.
Rajoub refused to shake hands with Israel’s football chief, saying it wouldn’t address the real issues.
When Russia hosted the 2018 World Cup, it did not impose similar visa restrictions on invited guests.
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The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University showcases the life and work of Bruce Springsteen, a well-known musician from New Jersey, and tells the story of American music. In an interview, Springsteen talks about the center, his music career, and his views on current social and civic issues.
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The center is located at Monmouth University.
It focuses on Bruce Springsteen’s music and contributions.
The center also covers the broader history of American music.
Bruce Springsteen is from New Jersey.
The article includes an interview with Springsteen.
Springsteen discusses his musical legacy.
He shares his thoughts on the current time in civic life.
This story is part of a series about arts and culture called CANVAS.
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U.S. officials are about 80-85% sure that a deal with Iran will be signed soon, but it is not guaranteed. The United States and Iran still have some differences in the terms they want in the agreement.
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U.S. officials estimate an 80-85% chance of reaching a deal with Iran in the coming days.
There is no certainty that the agreement will be finalized yet.
The United States and Iran have different positions on some terms of the deal.
The negotiations are ongoing and details have not been fully resolved.
The report comes from CBS News political correspondent Zak Hudak.
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Finnish authorities are investigating an agency called Brighter Future Way (BFW) that promised about 350 Burmese students help to enroll in vocational schools in Finland. Many students, including Ma Naw Phaw, paid large sums of money but did not receive the promised residence permits, and the agency's founder was arrested in Finland.
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Around 350 Burmese students were offered help by BFW to study in vocational schools in Finland from 2022 to 2025.
Students paid large fees, around 10,000 euros each, for language classes, school applications, and residence permits.
Finland’s Border Guard launched an investigation into possible fraud and exploitation by BFW.
Some students were left without residence permits and ended up in debt.
The BFW founder, Min Min Soe Shwe, was arrested in Finland.
Co-founder Phitak Pakay said the agency has lost contact with the founder and may soon stop operating.
Finnish authorities suspect the case may involve aggravated extortion, a serious form of fraud.
The investigation is one of the largest involving education agencies misleading clients in Finland.
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President Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu that he expects to sign a deal with Iran soon to end the conflict. Netanyahu is worried the deal may not fully stop Iran's nuclear program and could limit Israel's ability to act against threats like Hezbollah.
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President Trump called Netanyahu to say a deal with Iran is near and called it a "great deal."
Netanyahu hoped the conflict with Iran would force the Iranian government to change but now faces criticism at home for accepting the deal.
Officials say the deal is close but not finalized yet.
Netanyahu planned airstrikes on Iran's energy and infrastructure but was stopped by Trump.
Netanyahu did not strongly oppose the deal when Trump informed him.
Israeli leaders are skeptical the deal will make Iran stop trying to get nuclear weapons.
Israel expects to keep the ability to defend itself independently, especially against Iran and Hezbollah.
U.S. officials say Israel will still be part of the peace process and will understand the final deal terms.
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Episode 10 of "Love Island" Season 13 will be released on June 13, 2026, on Hulu via Disney+. The episode features new contestants entering the show, a recoupling event, and the first contestant being eliminated from the villa.
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"Love Island" Season 13 Episode 10 airs on June 13, 2026.
New episodes are released daily except Tuesdays throughout the summer.
The episode will be available on Hulu at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET.
A Hulu subscription, starting at $11.99 per month, is required to watch.
Two new contestants join the show in Episode 10, leading to a recoupling and the first elimination.
The episode runs about 80 minutes in length.
The recoupling causes tension between some contestants and changes relationships on the show.
The original cast members include Robyn, Lorenzo, Mica, Sean, Ellie, Samraj, Lola, Sam, Angelista, Ope, Jasmine, and Aidan.
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The U.S. is discussing a possible short-term agreement with Iran aimed at ending the war between the two countries. The deal would include Iran dismantling its nuclear program, the U.S. lifting its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and economic rewards for Iran if it follows the agreement’s rules.
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The deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. blockade there.
Iran would dismantle its nuclear program and hand over enriched nuclear material to the U.S. for destruction.
A system of inspections would ensure that Iran keeps its commitments over the long term.
Iran would receive economic benefits only after meeting its obligations, not upfront.
There is a 60-day period for technical talks to finalize remaining details of the agreement.
U.S. officials believe Iran’s supreme leader supports the deal but acknowledge internal divisions within Iran’s government.
Some Iranian hardliners oppose the deal but most negotiators want to sign it.
President Donald Trump has been involved in discussions about a potential deal during the ongoing ceasefire.
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Scientists have recorded the rare goblin shark in its natural deep-sea habitat for the first time. This ancient shark, known for its unique jaws and large nose, was filmed near Pacific seamounts and trench slopes in two separate studies.
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The goblin shark is a deep-sea species that has existed for about 125 million years.
It is known for jaws that can quickly extend to catch prey and a large nose called a rostrum.
The rostrum has special sensors called Ampullae of Lorenzini that help the shark detect prey in the dark ocean.
Goblin sharks can grow up to 10 to 12 feet long and often have a pale pink or white color.
In 2019, a remotely operated vehicle filmed a goblin shark near Jarvis Island in the Pacific Ocean.
In 2024, baited camera footage captured the shark near the Tonga Trench, expanding knowledge of its habitat.
These recordings are the first fully confirmed videos of live goblin sharks in the wild.
Seamounts and trench slopes are important habitats for goblin sharks and many other marine species.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a draft agreement to end the war with the United States could be signed digitally in the next few days. The deal would address issues like the US naval blockade and the control of the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran wants to charge fees for ships passing through.
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Iran and the US are close to finalizing a draft agreement to end their war.
The deal might be signed remotely, with each side signing digitally.
The agreement would tackle the US naval blockade and managing the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran wants to charge ships for passing through the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a fee for services.
Iranian and Palestinian groups met in France to support a two-state solution.
Around a dozen countries have recognized a Palestinian state since a UN declaration a year ago.
An Iran-linked hacker group claimed to have breached FBI drones and threatened the 2026 World Cup.
US President Donald Trump criticized Iranians following reports about a possible deal.
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Officials from the White House and Iran suggested that there has been significant progress in talks aimed at improving relations between the two countries. Both sides indicated that a potential deal could be close, raising hopes for a peaceful agreement.
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The U.S. and Iran are engaged in peace talks.
Representatives from the White House and Iran both expressed cautious optimism about progress.
The talks focus on resolving issues that have caused tension between the two countries.
CBS News reporters Taurean Small and Elliot Ackerman provided the latest updates.
Both sides hinted that a deal may be near, though details are not fully clear yet.
The talks aim to improve diplomatic and possibly economic relations.
The discussions could mark a significant shift in U.S.-Iran relations if successful.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has softened his criticism of President Donald Trump ahead of the G7 summit to protect important trade talks between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. The summit comes just before the July 1 review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a key trade deal affecting the economies of all three countries.
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Mark Carney is attending the G7 summit in France, focusing on trade and international cooperation.
Carney previously criticized great powers like the U.S. for coercive actions but is now taking a gentler approach.
The G7 summit happens shortly before the review of the USMCA trade agreement on July 1.
President Trump has threatened not to renew the USMCA deal, causing concern in Canada.
About 70% of Canada’s exports go to the U.S., making the trade deal very important.
Relations between Canada and the U.S. have been tense due to Trump’s trade policies and comments.
Carney wants Canada to increase exports to countries other than the U.S. over the next decade.
A planned Canadian bridge project previously blocked by Trump was delayed due to unresolved issues.
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Iran’s top diplomat said that a deal with other countries about Iran's nuclear program is closer than ever. At the same time, the surveillance law known as FISA is about to expire, even though a new intelligence chief has been chosen.
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Iran’s senior diplomat stated that the nuclear deal talks are nearing agreement.
The deal involves limits on Iran’s nuclear activities to ensure they are peaceful.
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) law is set to expire soon.
FISA allows the U.S. government to conduct certain types of surveillance for national security.
A new head for the U.S. intelligence agency has been selected recently.
The expiration of FISA raises questions about continuing surveillance powers.
These updates were discussed on the CBS News program “The Takeout with Major Garrett” on June 12.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to release billions of dollars to Iran as part of a shift to reduce tensions after weeks of Iranian attacks on the UAE amid its conflict with the US and Israel. This move is linked to ongoing talks between Tehran and Washington aimed at ending the war, including the release of Iranian funds frozen by US sanctions.
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The UAE agreed to unlock between $10 billion and $20 billion for Iran, with over $3 billion already released.
This deal is connected to Iran halting missile and drone attacks on the UAE.
The funds may come from frozen Iranian accounts in the UAE or elsewhere; it is unclear.
The UAE aims to reduce tensions and promote peace in the region through this action.
Talks between Iran and the US also involve releasing tens of billions in frozen Iranian oil revenues.
UAE officials met with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard leaders recently to discuss security and cooperation.
Vice President JD Vance said funds would only be fully released if Iran meets its obligations in a US deal.
Iran is reportedly seeking similar agreements with other Gulf countries.
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The European Union will start official talks with Ukraine and Moldova next week about joining the EU. This step follows the removal of Hungary’s previous opposition to Ukraine's membership, allowing negotiations to continue.
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EU ambassadors from all 27 countries agreed on Friday to restart negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova.
Talks will begin in Luxembourg on Monday, focusing first on basic rules like the rule of law.
EU leaders had planned to open talks in December 2023 but delayed them due to Hungary’s earlier veto.
Hungary’s new government dropped the veto after a deal with Ukraine over the rights of Hungary’s ethnic minority in Ukraine.
Ukraine and Moldova see joining the EU as a way to improve their security against Russia.
Russia considers the post-Soviet states as vital for its national security and opposes their integration with the EU.
The accession process is complex and often takes many years, covering many areas such as agriculture and laws.
Hungary plans a referendum on Ukraine’s EU membership if accession chapters are completed over the next 10 to 15 years.
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