Swiss Referendum: Switzerland has rejected a right-wing plan to cap its population at 10 million by 2050, with early projections showing about 55% against and 45% in favour—reducing the risk of a direct clash with the EU over free movement. Global Security: Iraq says it dismantled an international drug trafficking network in Syria with joint raids, arresting nine traffickers and seizing 200 kg of narcotics bound for Iraq. UN Diplomacy: Finland backed Kenya’s push for UN Security Council reforms, with President William Ruto using the support to advance Africa’s case ahead of the G7. Health & Rights: The Lancet published a petition urging the World Medical Association to suspend Israel’s medical association over alleged failure to speak out on Gaza’s healthcare collapse and attacks on health workers. Environment & Public Life: Kenya’s proposed Ebola facility faces calls for transparency and public oversight, while a separate debate in the UK highlights the costs and frustrations of fly-tipping and waste disposal. Innovation & AI: Japan’s universities are trialling an AI tool that flags whether academic writing is human-made or AI-generated, based on writing patterns. Business/Health Care: Humana agreed to sell its remaining minority stake in hospice and palliative provider Gentiva for about $900 million, as it exits end-of-life care.