Month: February 2026

Referendum on immigration limit could threaten EU agreements and cripple economy, say Swiss businesses Switzerland will vote this summer on a proposal from the far-right Swiss People’s party (SVP) to limit the country’s population to 10 million, a move that would threaten key agreements with the EU and, opponents say, cripple its economy.The government said on Wednesday the referendum on the SVP’s “No to a 10 million Switzerland” initiative, which […]

Leaders to discuss once-taboo policy of favouring European companies, in attempt to regain economic competitivenessEU leaders are expected to diverge on whether “Buy European” is an answer to Europe’s waning economic fortunes, at a summit on how to secure the continent’s future in a more volatile global economy.At a moated castle in the east Belgian countryside, the EU’s 27 leaders will gather on Thursday for a brainstorming session on how […]

Follow today’s news liveSupport builds for Angus Taylor after launching Liberal party leadership challenge against Sussan LeyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMcCarthy threatens pulling funding levers on states on Close the Gap outcomesMalarndirri McCarthy says there are funding levers the government could pull to put more pressure on the states to improve on Closing the Gap outcomes.We have levers that we can pull and I […]

The vote is a direct contest between frontrunner Tarique Rahman's BNP and a Jamaat-e-Islami-led coalition of 11 parties.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

The Sudan Doctors Network said the deadly strike was carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article