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Migration: Final result: Switzerland rejects strict caps on population

The Swiss population is growing rapidly, which is why the right-wing conservative SVP wants to legally limit the population to ten million people. A decision will be made on Sunday.

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Portfolio review - mid term AI exposure

I'm trying to build a short mid-term ( 3-5 years) ETF portfolio around what I see as the core enablers of the AI revolution, rather than investing only in AI software companies. The amount to be invested would be around 20k euros in lump sum with t212. My thesis is that AI growth will require massive investments in: Data centers (physical infrastructure) Semiconductors (compute power) Energy generation and distribution (the biggest bottleneck) Digital infrastructure and connectivity. Potentially

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No migration border: Switzerland remains open

The “no” to the population cap prevents a break with Europe. But a downer remains.

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Israeli strikes on Beirut foil US peace plans, Iran says ‘no point’ in talks

US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel’s military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalise a deal to end the US-Iran war. Smoke rose over the Lebanese capital, and the Civil Defense said it retrieved three bodies and six wounded people from the rubble. Iran threatened a military response. Trump wrote on social media that “the attack on Beirut should not have happened,” adding that “We are...

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Fiji Blocks Controversial Australian-Backed Waste Incinerator Project

Fiji has rejected Australia’s proposal to ship waste to the South Pacific country to burn and produce energy, with Fiji’s ambassador to the UN, Filipo Tarakinikini, saying, “[We] must not become the Pacific’s ashtray.” The idea of exporting rubbish to Fiji to be burned for energy has quickly become known as “waste imperialism”, a concept that Fijians staunchly oppose due to health and environmental concerns. In June, the Fijian government rejected a plan proposed by Australian billionaire Ian Ma

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Takaichi hails UK defence ties despite next-gen jet spending uncertainty

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hailed increasing defence cooperation with the UK during a meeting with her British counterpart Keir Starmer on Sunday, amid uncertainty about a new fighter jet programme. “The UK is a very important partner to Japan given the deepening of ties across a wide range of fields, including security and defence,” Takaichi said as she met with Starmer in London. “Given the GCAP project, I think we have reached a level that we can call a near-alliance,” she said,..

Migration: Swiss reject population cap

More than 9 million people live in Switzerland. Why the plan to limit immigration failed - and what business associations and politicians are now demanding.

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Ukraine War: Starmer: British Army stops Shadow Fleet tankers

With ships from the so-called shadow fleet, Russia is trying to circumvent the sanctions imposed because of the war in Ukraine. Now the British armed forces stop an oil tanker in the English Channel.

Migration: Extrapolation: Switzerland rejects strict cap on population

The Swiss population is growing rapidly, which is why the right-wing conservative SVP wants to legally limit the population to ten million people. A decision will be made on Sunday.

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Why are breast cancer cases surging among younger Hong Kong women?

In the third of a six-part Health Matters wellness series on cancer in Hong Kong, Elizabeth Cheung looks into the rise in breast cancer cases among women, the changing reproductive and lifestyle patterns behind the trend and what it means for screening and early detection. After a prolonged battle with breast cancer, actress and former Miss Hong Kong Natalie Ng Man-yan died at the age of 51. Ng was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022 and suffered a relapse in 2024, with the disease later...

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Shell Plots $1B Wind Farms Sale

Shell is preparing to launch a sale of its offshore wind farms in the oil major's latest move away from renewable energy to focus on its higher-returning fossil fuel business.

Migration: Switzerland projection: clear rejection of population limits

The SVP wanted to limit migration, but initial figures show that the Swiss apparently reject the proposal. What is behind the so-called “sustainability initiative”?

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Royal Marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel

Sir Keir Starmer said: "This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fuelling Putin's war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide." submitted by /u/Any-Original-6113 [link] [comments]

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British commandos board Russian shadow fleet tanker, Zelensky grateful

British armed forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel on Sunday, for the first time leading an operation to disrupt the oil revenue ‌that helps fund Russia’s war in Ukraine. The vessel Smyrtos, sailing under the Cameroon flag, was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency (NCA) officials in the early hours on Sunday, with support from Chinook helicopters and other aircraft, a frigate and a minehunter. “This successful operation...

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I asked if I was a mama’s boy!

Would you stay with your parents until you're 30+ in order to specifically save equity - be it for the first 100k, a condominium or even a house? I don't mean simply accumulating your first small savings, but actually building up enough capital that it makes a noticeable difference in your life in the long term. If you share the housing costs with your parents, everyone ultimately benefits. Over a few years this should definitely reach the first 100k in the depot

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Chinese World Cup fans robbed at gunpoint soon after arrival in Mexico

Two Chinese football fans were carjacked shortly after arriving in Mexico to watch the World Cup. The Chinese embassy said one suspect had been arrested while the two victims had returned to China on Friday after less than 48 hours in the country. State news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday that the two men, identified only by their surnames Wang and Li, had landed at Mexico City International Airport on Wednesday evening. Two masked motorbike riders held up their car at gunpoint near the...

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UK forces board sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker

The U.K.'s Ministry of Defence says the SMYRTOS was in the English Channel and will be held off the south coast during investigations.

Immigration: Referendum in Switzerland – Germans out?

The Swiss population is growing rapidly, which is why the right-wing conservative SVP wants to legally limit the population to ten million people. A decision will be made on Sunday.

Labor market: IW expects a shortage of 4.3 million workers in 2036

The economy is already desperately looking for skilled workers. According to a study, this will get worse in the next few years due to the increasing aging of the population.

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VWCE vs. Invesco vs. SPDR: An objective analysis of hidden risks and fees (Is the "King" losing its crown?)

Hi everyone, I wanted to bring up a topic that often gets completely glossed over because of the popular "VWCE and Chill" cliché. I did a deep dive into the three main All-World ETFs available in Europe and looked at their actual drawbacks. We often focus strictly on the TER, but there are other critical factors worth worrying about, such as regulatory changes, replication methods, and underlying structural risks. Here are the hard facts regarding these three funds: 1. Vanguard FTSE All-World (V

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+++ Ukraine War +++: British forces intercept oil tankers from the Russian shadow fleet – confirms Starmer

Ukraine hits defense chemical plant and fuel storage facility in Russia +++ Zelensky announces trips to G7, EU and NATO summits +++ Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant back on the power grid +++ The news blog.

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How Iran used US ceasefire to replenish its depleted missile stockpiles

Western allies believe Iran has most likely added new-build Russian weapons to its inventory and reconstituted large swathes of its missile arsenal during the eight-week ceasefire, giving the Islamic Republic the firepower to strike back at nearly full strength if hostilities resume. Tehran has about three-quarters of the munitions it had before the war and can easily build it up further, according to intelligence assessments. That includes unspecified Russian missiles that probably came off the

World Blood Donor Day: The number of blood donors is shrinking – younger people are in demand

Around 15,000 blood units are needed every day in Germany - but there are fewer and fewer donors. Not only baby boomers play a role, but also the holiday season.