Friday, June 19, 2026
Swiss minister highlights plight of ‘slave children’
Interior Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider described the deep scars left on society by compulsory social measures and foster placements. Keystone-SDA Around...
Deal Or No Deal? Nervous Wait Continues Amid Fragile Cease-Fire
A social media post by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif set a 24-hour clock ticking on July 13 as he...
Pakistan says US-Iran deal to be signed within 24 hours
Strait of Hormuz will be reopened as part of ceasefire extension, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Read More
Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country. Read More
Swiss wait to hear result of ballot on capping population at 10 million | Switzerland
A national ballot on an unprecedented far-right proposal to limit Switzerland’s population to 10 million concludes this weekend, amid warnings...
EU to ban airlines from charging parents to sit with children
Airlines will be banned from charging parents to get seats next to their children under an EU reform of passenger...
Meet the Lone star tick: primary US source of alpha-gal syndrome, a life-threatening meat allergy
It’s common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to...
The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup
The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the...
