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The United Kingdom has intercepted a Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker for the first time.

Swiss voters appear on track to reject a proposal to cap the population at 10 million, with preliminary results showing 52.9% voting against the initiative backed by the Swiss People's Party.

Violent racist attacks broke out in Belfast following a knife incident, forcing immigrant families to flee burned homes and face ongoing harassment. Sky's Tom Sky News speaks to those affected, including a mother concerned for her children's safety.

Al Jazeera English reports that a UK court is set to rule on whether to designate the group Palestine Action as a 'terrorist' organization.

UK forces have seized a suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in the English Channel, according to Al Jazeera English.

PolishKarol Nawrocki is deliberately not revoking the highest state award of the republic — the Order of the White Eagle — from Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky, giving him time to make a decision. This is reported by the Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita, citing sources. In addition to presenting Kyiv with a 'window of opportunity,' the Polish president thus intends to demonstrate that his decision is not dictated by emotions, as politicians from the ruling party accuse him of. According to RP, it is

Most Swiss voters did not support the idea of limiting the country's population to 10 million by 2050. According to Le Temps, 54.7% of voters opposed it. The initiative was put forward by the Swiss People's Party, which argued that mass migration in recent years has led to serious consequences including housing shortages, infrastructure strain, and rising crime.

Swiss voters in a referendum rejected a proposal by anti-immigrant parties to limit population growth. The proposal came from the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which has long campaigned on an anti-immigration platform. The vote, which caused a split in society, could have threatened the free movement agreement between the country and the European Union.

UK Royal Marines boarded the Smyrtos tanker in the English Channel overnight, seizing a vessel carrying more than 100,000 tons of Russian crude oil. The operation marks Britain’s first physical capture of a Russian shadow fleet tanker in its waters.

Futuro Nazionale, the far-right movement that has drawn lawmakers away from ItalianGiorgia Meloni's coalition, has formally become a party.

The International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) has opened in Berlin, bringing together aerospace companies, defence manufacturers, researchers and government leaders from around the world. Military aircraft, transport planes and drones are among the biggest attractions at this year's event. The exhibition is taking place against the backdrop of a major development in Europe's defence industry.

Navrotsky gave Zelensky several days to renounce the glorification of the UPA*. As Rzeczpospolita writes, the President of Poland, who initiated the process of stripping Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle, leaves the Ukrainian side a small 'window of opportunity' on this matter. *extremist organization banned in Russia

A legal notice has been sent to the Edgware United Synagogue over its hosting of the Great Israeli Estate Event on Sunday, Middle East Eye has learned.

Swiss voters are poised to reject a proposed cap on the population at 10 million, according to a projection.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside a London hotel on Sunday where the 'Great Israeli Real Estate Event' was being held, a trade fair where companies advertise land for sale in illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Volkswagen plans to cut 19,000 jobs by the end of the year, according to the company's CEO, as the automaker continues efforts to improve efficiency and lower costs amid industry challenges.

Navrotsky issued an ultimatum to Zelenskyy regarding the renaming of a Ukrainian Armed Forces unit 'named after the heroes of the UPA', Rzeczpospolita reports citing sources. The newspaper notes that the Polish president did not give exact deadlines, but it is a matter of 'days rather than weeks'.

Trump to meet Sisi at G7 summit in France: Egyptian presidency

Trump to meet Sisi at G7 summit in France: Egyptian presidency

France has accused an Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting the Scottish National Party.

Trump heads to G7 summit in France as world awaits Iran deal.

A tourist train overturned and injured 17 people during the Cártama tapas festival.

Swiss voters are expected to reject a population cap in a referendum, avoiding a clash with the European Union.

Switzerland's voters decide on Sunday whether to cap their population at 10 million people, alarming many businesses who fear an economic blow should the proposal succeed.

A rare baby greater bamboo lemur, a critically endangered species, has made its first public appearance at Besancon Zoo in France, where it was born in early May.

Switzerland has rejected an initiative to keep the population below 10 million by 2050, according to preliminary referendum results reported by Blick and Neue Zürcher Zeitung. The current trend shows 55% voted against and 45% in favor, with about 9.1 million people currently living in the country.

Thousands of protesters are expected to gather in Geneva on Sunday ahead of the G7 summit in Evian, France, under close police surveillance. The 'No-G7' coalition of associations, unions, and left-wing groups says it aims to denounce 'fascism and imperialism'.

Romanian President Nicusor Dan on Sunday designated Adrian Vestea, president of the Brasov County Council and vice-president of the National Liberal Party, as prime minister after independent candidate Eugen Tomac resigned his mandate. Vestea has 10 days to form a government and win a parliamentary vote of confidence.

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the population at 10 million, according to early projections.

British Keir Starmer meets Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at Downing Street.