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Two people missing after violent storm causes mudslide in Switzerland

The search continued in Chamoson after two people were carried away in a car during a violent storm.

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Breathtaking fireworks show lights up the skies over Geneva

The traditional Geneva fireworks took place on the August 10 in the harbour, lighting up the skies over lake Leman with 2.5 tonnes of gunpowder.

Switzerland

Scientists develop video game that can be controlled by the mind

Researchers in Switzerland have developed a technology which allows people with severely impaired motor functions to play video games, using only their minds.

Switzerland

Caster Semenya barred from defending 800m title at World Championships

Caster Semenya will not be allowed to compete at the World Championships later this year after the Swiss court overturned its ruling on testosterone regulations.

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Sport

Meet the Swiss league that's the antidote to football's super rich

Meet the Swiss league that's the antidote to football's super rich

Switzerland

Watch: Once-in-a-generation festival kicks off in Switzerland

The Fête des Vignerons began in 1797 and has developed from an annual street parade into a globally-recognised extravaganza.

United Kingdom

Djokovic wins fifth Wimbledon title against Federer

Djokovic wins fifth Wimbledon title against Federer

Croatia

Summer holiday traffic tailbacks begin

Elsewhere, Austria is to introduce a ban on vehicles leaving the motorway in Salzburg on weekends in a bid to help local communities suffering from gas emissions.

Switzerland

Ruling the roost: Swiss judge imposes crowing schedule on rooster

The cockerel is now allowed out from 8am to 10pm from Monday to Friday and from 9am to 10 pm on Sundays.

Switzerland

Swiss air force interrupts yodelling festival during fly-by mistake

Members of an aerial display team in the Swiss air force accidentally conducted a fly-by over the wrong location, interrupting a local yodeling festival.

Switzerland

Swiss barracks under quarantine after dozens of soliders hospitalised

A Swiss military school in Germany has been placed under quarantine after 50 soldiers had to be taken to hospital with "severe" sickness.

Sport

Swiss footballer missing after accident on Italian lake

Switzerland forward Ismaili missing in swimming accident in Italy

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Passenger captures extreme turbulence on Pristina-Basel flight

A passenger on a flight from Pristina in Kosovo to Switzerland has captured the moment a plane hit a severe pocket of turbulence.

Living

Olympic house named one of the world’s most sustainable buildings

The IOC headquarters has been presented with a prestigious energy and environmental award.

Cult

Art market growing as annual extravaganza opens in Basel

Prices for big-name artists holding firm, say experts.

Switzerland

Watch: Art Basel opens with Picasso painting on sale for €28 million

While stock markets have slowed globally, the ultra-high end of the art market has grown to €59 billion.

Switzerland

At least five people injured in Swiss gondola accident

At least five people were hurt after the cable supporting a gondola at a Swiss mountain resort snapped during maintenance work.

Italy

Italy vs Switzerland: Who sends home more irregular migrants?

Far-right Lega Nord leader Matteo Salvini promised to “fill planes and send immigrants home” but the number of repatriations as actually fallen.

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Hitting the high notes: Hanging from a crane, pianist plays in the air

In Sion, an exceptional show has been held at the first light of dawn on the construction site of the Sion hospital's new car park. 200 people were amazed at a vertical piano recital.

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Euroviews. Is proportional representation a cure for democratic discontent? ǀ View

Does increasing electoral system proportionally actually cause more responsive policymaking? If it does, do the benefits of a reform outweigh possible side effects?