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Record Alpine Snowfall Causes Death, Widespread Disruptions
Heavy late-season snowfall exceeding 1.1 meters in parts of the French, Italian, and Swiss Alps on April 17th caused one death, widespread disruptions, temporary confinement orders, and significant avalanche risk, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Alpine weather.
Record Alpine Snowfall Causes Death, Widespread Disruptions
Heavy late-season snowfall exceeding 1.1 meters in parts of the French, Italian, and Swiss Alps on April 17th caused one death, widespread disruptions, temporary confinement orders, and significant avalanche risk, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Alpine weather.
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24% Bias Score
Avalanche Kills British Skier Amidst Severe Alpine Storms
A 27-year-old British man died in an avalanche at the French ski resort of Val Thorens on Thursday, following unusually heavy storms across the Alps that caused at least four deaths and widespread disruption to transport and infrastructure across France, Italy, and Switzerland.
Avalanche Kills British Skier Amidst Severe Alpine Storms
A 27-year-old British man died in an avalanche at the French ski resort of Val Thorens on Thursday, following unusually heavy storms across the Alps that caused at least four deaths and widespread disruption to transport and infrastructure across France, Italy, and Switzerland.
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24% Bias Score
Severe Weather Cripples Southern Switzerland and Northern Italy
Southern Switzerland and Northern Italy face extreme weather; up to 350 mm of rain and 2 meters of snow are expected, causing flooding, landslides, road closures, and the rescue of two people from a car in a river near Turin.
Severe Weather Cripples Southern Switzerland and Northern Italy
Southern Switzerland and Northern Italy face extreme weather; up to 350 mm of rain and 2 meters of snow are expected, causing flooding, landslides, road closures, and the rescue of two people from a car in a river near Turin.
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16% Bias Score
U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks in Oman Amidst Sanctions and Threats
Amidst crippling sanctions and weakened regional alliances, Iran engages in unprecedented nuclear talks with the U.S. in Oman, facilitated by Switzerland, despite Iran's refusal to reverse its nuclear advancements and the U.S.'s continued threat of military action.
U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks in Oman Amidst Sanctions and Threats
Amidst crippling sanctions and weakened regional alliances, Iran engages in unprecedented nuclear talks with the U.S. in Oman, facilitated by Switzerland, despite Iran's refusal to reverse its nuclear advancements and the U.S.'s continued threat of military action.
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40% Bias Score
Record-Low Rhine Water Levels Due to Lack of Rainfall and Glacial Retreat
Due to weeks of insufficient rainfall and decades of glacial retreat, the Rhine River in Switzerland is experiencing critically low water levels; the flow near the Rhine Falls is at approximately 170 cubic meters per second, about half the April average, while the Basel Rhine port shows levels signi...
Record-Low Rhine Water Levels Due to Lack of Rainfall and Glacial Retreat
Due to weeks of insufficient rainfall and decades of glacial retreat, the Rhine River in Switzerland is experiencing critically low water levels; the flow near the Rhine Falls is at approximately 170 cubic meters per second, about half the April average, while the Basel Rhine port shows levels signi...
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16% Bias Score
31% US Tariff Slams Swiss Exports
The Trump administration imposed a 31% tariff on Swiss exports to the US starting April 9th, 2024, impacting Switzerland's largest export market and causing significant concern within its political and economic sectors.
31% US Tariff Slams Swiss Exports
The Trump administration imposed a 31% tariff on Swiss exports to the US starting April 9th, 2024, impacting Switzerland's largest export market and causing significant concern within its political and economic sectors.
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60% Bias Score
Swiss Painter Chosen for St. Peter's Stations of the Cross
Manuel Dürr, a 36-year-old Swiss painter, was chosen from over 1000 applicants to create 14 oil paintings depicting the Stations of the Cross for St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, to be displayed annually during Lent starting in 2026.
Swiss Painter Chosen for St. Peter's Stations of the Cross
Manuel Dürr, a 36-year-old Swiss painter, was chosen from over 1000 applicants to create 14 oil paintings depicting the Stations of the Cross for St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, to be displayed annually during Lent starting in 2026.
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44% Bias Score
Extreme Weather in Southern Switzerland and Northern Italy Causes Flooding and Landslides
Southern Switzerland and Northern Italy face extreme weather; torrential rain (up to 350mm locally) and heavy snow (over 2 meters in some alpine areas) cause flooding, landslides, road closures (Great St Bernard Tunnel, highways, Simplon railway line), and rising rivers (Po River nearing critical le...
Extreme Weather in Southern Switzerland and Northern Italy Causes Flooding and Landslides
Southern Switzerland and Northern Italy face extreme weather; torrential rain (up to 350mm locally) and heavy snow (over 2 meters in some alpine areas) cause flooding, landslides, road closures (Great St Bernard Tunnel, highways, Simplon railway line), and rising rivers (Po River nearing critical le...
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16% Bias Score
Manzambi's Goal Secures Freiburg Victory, Boosts European Hopes
Johan Manzambi, a 19-year-old Swiss midfielder playing for SC Freiburg, scored a decisive goal in the 90th minute, securing a 2-1 victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach on April 28th, 2024, boosting Freiburg's chances of qualifying for European competitions next season.
Manzambi's Goal Secures Freiburg Victory, Boosts European Hopes
Johan Manzambi, a 19-year-old Swiss midfielder playing for SC Freiburg, scored a decisive goal in the 90th minute, securing a 2-1 victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach on April 28th, 2024, boosting Freiburg's chances of qualifying for European competitions next season.
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28% Bias Score
Low Water Levels in Bodensee and Rhine Threaten Economic Growth
Record low water levels in the Bodensee and Rhine River, caused by unusually warm and dry weather in March 2025, have closed several harbors and reduced river freight capacity, threatening economic growth.
Low Water Levels in Bodensee and Rhine Threaten Economic Growth
Record low water levels in the Bodensee and Rhine River, caused by unusually warm and dry weather in March 2025, have closed several harbors and reduced river freight capacity, threatening economic growth.
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40% Bias Score
Watches and Wonders 2025: Record Attendance Despite US Tax Impact
Watches and Wonders 2025 in Geneva, held April 1-7, attracted a record 55,000 attendees, exceeding last year's numbers across all categories, with significant social media reach, despite a US tax announcement impacting major watch group shares.
Watches and Wonders 2025: Record Attendance Despite US Tax Impact
Watches and Wonders 2025 in Geneva, held April 1-7, attracted a record 55,000 attendees, exceeding last year's numbers across all categories, with significant social media reach, despite a US tax announcement impacting major watch group shares.
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56% Bias Score
Swiss Clinic's Assisted Dying Practices Under Scrutiny After Two British Deaths
A Swiss assisted dying clinic, Pegasos, facilitated the deaths of two British individuals, Anne Canning and Alastair Hamilton, without fully informing their families, despite claiming to have changed its practices following a similar 2023 incident involving Alastair Hamilton. Both individuals were n...
Swiss Clinic's Assisted Dying Practices Under Scrutiny After Two British Deaths
A Swiss assisted dying clinic, Pegasos, facilitated the deaths of two British individuals, Anne Canning and Alastair Hamilton, without fully informing their families, despite claiming to have changed its practices following a similar 2023 incident involving Alastair Hamilton. Both individuals were n...
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64% Bias Score
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