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The average cost of developing a new drug, from discovery to launch, reached $2.23 billion in 2024 for the world's 20 biggest biopharma companies – a 65% jump from 2014.

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Parliament can decide on the Compass Initiative

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With international law under attack, can Geneva remain a guardian of global order?

This content was published on Aug 13, 2026 Nations and leaders must step up to protect the rules and demand accountability at a time of conflict, polarisation and disregard, say legal and humanitarian experts.

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Court rules Ukrainian can stay in Zurich despite deportation order

This content was published on Aug 13, 2026 A Zurich court has ruled that a Ukrainian who served a prison sentence is allowed to remain in Switzerland due to risk of forced conscription.

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SpaceX leaves its mark on the Moon, Trump’s odyssey, and scepticism of Fed head

This content was published on Aug 12, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

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Quarrel between France and the US heats up International Geneva

This content was published on Aug 12, 2026 It all began with a rather blunt message posted on X by the French mission to the UN.

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Switzerland to cover 80% of OSCE conference security costs

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“Easier to attack than defend” against drones: Swiss expert

This content was published on Aug 12, 2026 Swiss expert explains how to protect infrastructure from increasingly sophisticated aerial threats.

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Federer loses billionaire status as On shoes share price slumps

This content was published on Aug 12, 2026 Federer’s estimated net worth fell to US$949 million after On shares price tumbled.

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Switzerland gives CHF1 million in Colombia earthquake aid

This content was published on Aug 12, 2026 Swiss CHF1 million emergency aid to Colombia for food, temporary accommodation and water supply.

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