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No special prosecutor for Crans-Montana disaster

Crans-Montana: public ministry rejects special prosecutor

This content was published on Jan 23, 2026 There will be no special prosecutor to investigate the New Year's Eve fire in Crans-Montana, in which 40 people died and more than 100 were injured.

Researchers warn of AI swarms as a new threat to democracy

‘AI swarms’ pose new threat to democracy, say researchers

This content was published on Jan 23, 2026 Thousands of AI-controlled online personas that infiltrate social networks and influence people's opinions – an international research team is warning of malicious "AI swarms" that could jeopardise democratic processes.

The United States says it has formally withdrawn from the WHO, which is contesting its decision.

US says it has formally withdrawn from the WHO

This content was published on Jan 23, 2026 The United States announced on Thursday that it had formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Nestlé: criminal investigation in Bordeaux after the death of a baby

Nestlé faces criminal investigation in Bordeaux after baby death

This content was published on Jan 23, 2026 Following the death of a newborn baby who had consumed a Nestlé infant formula, the public prosecutor's office in Bordeaux has opened a criminal investigation.

WEF: Keller-Sutter, 'we are in an era of power politics'

Era of ‘brutal and brazen’ power politics has returned, says Swiss finance minister

This content was published on Jan 23, 2026 The world has returned to an era of "brutal and brazen power politics", according to Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter.

Fatal asteroid impact for dinosaurs spared sharks

This content was published on Jan 23, 2026 The asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs did little damage to sharks and rays.

Head of aid organisation: Davos is not living up to its task

Head of aid organisation says Davos is not living up to its task

This content was published on Jan 23, 2026 The World Economic Forum (WEF) pays too little attention to humanitarian crises, according to the aid organisation International Rescue Committee (IRC).

WEF analysis: Loud Trump in quiet Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 23, 2026 Donald Trump dominated the WEF to such an extent that it was difficult for many observers to watch.

Interest rates on savings accounts continue to fall

Interest rates on Swiss savings accounts continue to fall

This content was published on Jan 23, 2026 Swiss savers are having to make do with ever lower interest rates. A number of banks no longer pay any interest at all on savings accounts.

Swiss film "Heldin" not on the list of Oscar nominations

Swiss film ‘Late Shift’ dropped from Oscar nomination list

This content was published on Jan 22, 2026 Swiss film Late Shift fails to make final cut for Oscar nomination list in Best International Film category.

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