Swiss politician, Federal Councillor and 2026 president
Singapore has revised ministerial pay, boosting the prime minister’s benchmark to S$3.6 million and other ministers’ salaries. Existing officeholders will receive a one‑off up to 9% raise this Oct, with further adjustments based on performance. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pledges to donate his increase to charity.
A bus carrying 48 Dutch tourists has overturned near Susch and Zernez in Graubünden, Switzerland. Rescue teams have been deploying, with injuries reported and a number of fatalities confirmed by police. Officials are investigating the cause as the accident unfolds.
Voters have rejected a plan to enshrine a narrowly defined, “perpetual and armed” neutrality in the Swiss constitution, defeating the far-right SVP-backed initiative. Projections show a majority backed preserving flexible neutrality, allowing sanctions and NATO cooperation as needed. Outcome preserves government discretion amid evolving European security pressures.