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Swiss reject right-wing's bid to cap population at 10 million, early results show
Nearly 55% of voters in Switzerland rejected an initiative championed by the top right-wing party to cap the rich Alpine country's population at 10 million, early results showed.
The Associated Press | Jun 15, 2026, 6:04 AM UTC

Hurricanes use stifling defense to win the Stanley Cup
The Carolina Hurricanes held Vegas to five total goals in Games 4 and 5 and used a suffocating defense in a 3-0 shutout Sunday night in Game 6 to win their first championship in 20 years.
The Associated Press | Jun 15, 2026, 5:45 AM UTC

Russian attack sets fire to religious site in Kyiv, kills 5 in Kharkiv
A large-scale Russian attack killed 5 rescuers in Kharkiv, wounded 20 in the capital Kyiv, set apartment buildings ablaze and sparked a fire at one of Ukraine's most significant religious landmarks.
The Associated Press | Jun 15, 2026, 5:33 AM UTC

12 dead after skydiving plane crashes in Missouri, authorities say
Authorities say a pilot and 11 others were killed when a plane taking people on a skydiving outing crashed and caught fire in Missouri.
The Associated Press | Jun 14, 2026, 7:49 PM UTC

Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia's shadow fleet
Britain is investigating a sanctioned tanker that is suspected of being part of the Russian "shadow fleet," shipping oil in violation of international sanctions over Moscow's war on Ukraine.
The Associated Press | Jun 14, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC

Pope Leo XIV's flight home from Spain was grounded so the king came to his aid
Leo's Iberia charter, due to take him back to Rome after a weeklong visit to Spain, was grounded by a technical problem Friday, prompting Spain's king to offer his private jet instead.
The Associated Press | Jun 13, 2026, 4:29 AM UTC

Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang
President Trump said Friday that a U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called "the infamous leader" of the Tren de Aragua gang in Venezuela.
The Associated Press | Jun 13, 2026, 3:38 AM UTC

Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100
Known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and a love for puns, Gene Shalit joined Today in 1970 and became arts editor in 1973. He was a middle-of-the-road critic, known for his wit and intelligence.
The Associated Press | Jun 13, 2026, 1:01 AM UTC

Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name
President Trump's board at the Kennedy Center is mounting a last-minute effort to keep his name on the facade of the performing arts facility before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday.
The Associated Press | Jun 12, 2026, 5:43 AM UTC

Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang
South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday in a case alleging Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify declaring martial law at home.
The Associated Press | Jun 12, 2026, 5:21 AM UTC



