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Esther Rantzen says she is too fragile to travel for assisted dying

Dame Esther Rantzen, the 86 year old former broadcaster and Childline founder, has stated she is now too physically fragile to travel to Switzerland to end her life at a Dignitas clinic. Rantzen, who is terminally ill with stage four lung cancer, revealed she had joined the…

3 sources · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from United Kingdom.

· morning

Switzerland Releases Intelligence Dossier on Nazi War Criminal Josef Mengele

The Swiss federal intelligence service has published a 200 page dossier on Josef Mengele, the Nazi doctor known as the Angel of Death for his brutal medical experiments on prisoners at Auschwitz. The released documents include police material suggesting that Mengele may have…

4 sources across 4 countries · Germany · Hong Kong · Israel · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Several Dead and Injured in Dutch Tour Bus Crash in Eastern Switzerland

Several people were killed and others injured on Thursday when a Dutch tour bus overturned in the eastern Swiss canton of Graubünden. The accident occurred around 4:45 p.m. local time on the road between the villages of Susch and Zernez. According to police and local media, the…

12 sources across 10 countries

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Noah Okafor Announces Departure from Swiss National Team

Noah Okafor, the Leeds United forward and 26 time international, has announced that he will no longer play for the Swiss national team under current coach Murat Yakin. In a letter published on social media, Okafor stated that his decision follows careful reflection and is…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Two Workers Killed in Explosion at Swiss Hydroelectric Plant

Two workers died following an explosion at the Ritom hydroelectric plant in Piotta, located in the Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning shortly after 9:30. One victim has been identified as a 55 year old Swiss man from the Lugano region,…

2 sources across 2 countries · Switzerland · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Swiss Referee Désirée Blanco Retires Due to Heart Problems

Swiss top referee Désirée Blanco has prematurely ended her career due to heart problems. According to the Swiss Football Association, the 43 year old had a pacemaker implanted four years ago. A cardiological checkup in early August revealed abnormalities that Blanco attributed…

2 sources · Germany

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Germany.

· morning


Former Swiss Banker Pierre Mirabaud Convicted of Bribery and Money Laundering

Pierre Mirabaud, a former partner at the private bank Mirabaud and Cie and former president of the Swiss Bankers Association, has been sentenced to two years in prison by Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court. The sentence is suspended. Mirabaud, who is 77 years old, was…

3 sources across 3 countries · Brazil · Germany · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Real Estate Investment Stocks Face Summer Pullback Across Different Markets

Real estate investment stocks and trusts experienced a decline in momentum during the summer months in both South Africa and Switzerland. In South Africa, real estate investment trusts (Reits) fell 5 percent in August. According to the SA Reit Association, this pullback was…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · South Africa · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Ig Nobel Prizes 2026 Held in Zurich for First Time in Europe

The 2026 Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded in Zurich, marking the first time the ceremony has been held in Europe since its inception in 1991. Organized by the Annals of Improbable Research, the prizes honor scientific studies that first make people laugh and then make them think.…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Germany · Italy · Japan

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Ig Nobel Prizes Move to Switzerland for First Time in 35 Years

The 36th annual Ig Nobel Prize ceremony took place on Thursday in Zurich, Switzerland, marking the first time the event has been held outside the United States since its inception in 1991. Organized by the magazine Annals of Improbable Research, the satirical awards honor…

development
8 sources across 7 countries

Who reported this

  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Ars Technica United States · Centre · Conde Nast (Advance Publications)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Founder of Ig Nobel Prize Discusses the Purpose of Honoring Unusual Research

The Ig Nobel Prize ceremony will take place on September 3 in Switzerland to honor research that makes people laugh and then think. Marc Abrahams, the founder and current leader of the prize, started the initiative in 1990 while serving as the editor of a humor science magazine.…

2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Japan

Who reported this

  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Swiss Man Arrested After Shooting Rampage at Technoparty

A 43 year old Swiss man has been detained after a shooting rampage at a technoparty in the canton of Aargau. The attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning at the Aargauischen Rennvereins grounds as a music event was concluding. One woman, identified as a 22 year old…

development
2 sources · Germany

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Germany.

· evening


Swiss Police Arrest Suspect in Deadly Rave Shooting

Swiss police arrested a 43 year old Swiss man on Monday in connection with a shooting attack that killed one person and injured five others during a rave in Aarau. The incident occurred during the early hours of Sunday at the Aarauer Rave, an annual techno music event held at…

development
14 sources across 9 countries

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Manhunt Underway After Fatal Shooting at Swiss Techno Party

A shooting at a techno party in Aarau, Switzerland, left one woman dead and five others injured, some seriously. The victim was identified by the Italian government as 22 year old Maria Spinelli, an Italian citizen and Swiss resident. The incident occurred before 3 a.m. on…

development
4 sources across 4 countries · Germany · Israel · South Korea · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Roger Federer Inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame in Emotional Ceremony

Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island, on Saturday, August 29. The 45 year old Swiss legend, who retired in 2022, was brought to tears multiple times during his speech. He described the induction as one…

4 sources across 4 countries · Chile · Germany · Philippines · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Manhunt Underway After Fatal Shooting at Swiss Rave

A 22 year old woman was killed and five others were injured in a shooting at a techno rave in Aarau, Switzerland, on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at the Schachen horse racing track during the annual Aarauer Rave, which had an expected attendance of up to 3,500 people.…

development
21 sources across 12 countries

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Several Victims Reported After Shooting at Rave in Aarau, Switzerland

Several people were injured after shots were fired into a crowd during a rave party in Aarau, Switzerland. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at a horse racing track in the Schachen area during an event titled Aarau Rave VOL. 7. Aargau cantonal police…

5 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


UEFA Pursues Legal Action Against FIFA President Gianni Infantino

UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint in Switzerland against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over a project to sell part of the World Cup's commercial rights to private investors. While the proposal was eventually aborted, UEFA has accused Infantino of disloyal management. As…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · France · United States

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • MS NOW United States · Left · Versant (spun off from NBCUniversal)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Elite Runners Gather in Chamonix for Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc

Approximately 2,300 to 2,500 runners gathered in Chamonix for the 23rd edition of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB). The race covers roughly 171 to 174 kilometers with approximately 10,000 meters of positive elevation gain, looping through France, Italy, and Switzerland. Due…

3 sources across 2 countries · France · Spain

Who reported this

  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Two World Records Set During Historic Diamond League Meeting in Zurich

The Zurich Diamond League meeting on Thursday featured a historic series of performances, highlighted by two world records in the hurdles. Brazil's Alison dos Santos set a new world record in the 400 meters hurdles with a time of 45.80 seconds. He surpassed the previous mark of…

development
10 sources across 7 countries

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Premium Times Nigeria · Centre · Premium Times Services Ltd
  • TheCable Nigeria · Centre · Cable Newspaper Ltd
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

UEFA Prepares Criminal Complaint Against FIFA President Gianni Infantino

UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint in Switzerland against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged criminal mismanagement. The legal action stems from Infantino's failed plan to create a subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) to sell a stake in the commercial…

development
9 sources across 7 countries

Who reported this

  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • NRC Netherlands · Centre · Mediahuis
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


UEFA Prepares Criminal Complaint Against FIFA President Gianni Infantino

UEFA is preparing to initiate criminal proceedings in Switzerland against FIFA President Gianni Infantino and potentially other officials and advisors. The legal action concerns alleged criminal mismanagement under Article 158 of the Swiss Criminal Code related to a now scrapped…

development
6 sources across 4 countries · United Kingdom · Germany · India · Norway

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Mario Draghi and Patrick Collison Launch Rhine Group to Boost EU Competitiveness

Former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi and Stripe CEO Patrick Collison have founded the Rhine Group, a new think tank based in Switzerland. The organization aims to relaunch European competitiveness by transforming the recommendations of the 2024 Draghi Report into…

2 sources · Italy

Who reported this

  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Italy.

· morning


German Logistics Magnate Klaus-Michael Kuehne Dies at 89

Klaus-Michael Kuehne, the billionaire founder of one of the world's largest logistics groups, died Sunday evening at his home in Schindellegi, Switzerland, at the age of 89. Kuehne transformed the family freight forwarding company, Kuehne + Nagel, into a global corporation with…

6 sources across 4 countries · Germany · Italy · South Africa · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

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Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Swiss Tourist Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Insulting Bali's Day of Silence

A 26 year old Swiss man named Luzian Andrin Zgraggen has been sentenced to one year in prison by a court in Denpasar, Bali, for insulting the sacred Hindu holiday known as Nyepi, or the Day of Silence. The court found that Zgraggen posted videos to Instagram in which he boasted…

3 sources across 3 countries · Germany · Japan · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Continental Resources and Mercuria Form Joint Venture to Expand Vaca Muerta Production

U.S. oil company Continental Resources and Swiss energy group Mercuria have announced a joint venture to expand production in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation. Under the agreement, Continental will acquire a 50 percent stake in Phoenix Global Resources, a company…

3 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Switzerland and China Reach Agreement to Optimize Free Trade Deal

Switzerland and China have concluded negotiations to modernize and optimize their existing free trade agreement. The announcement was made on Thursday in Bern by Swiss President Guy Parmelin and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. The updated deal aims to eliminate a trade…

3 sources across 3 countries · Germany · Switzerland · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Bodies of Two Belgian Mountaineers Missing Since 1992 Found in Swiss Alps

The bodies of two Belgian mountaineers who disappeared 34 years ago have been discovered on the Trift Glacier in the Swiss canton of Wallis. A hiker first spotted the remains on July 26 near the Italian border. Following a recovery operation, the remains were taken to the…

4 sources across 4 countries · Germany · Hungary · Italy · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Switzerland and Germany Push for Migrant Returns to Italy as Church Grants Asylum to Somali Woman

Switzerland and Germany are moving to return asylum seekers to Italy in accordance with the new EU migration pact. Switzerland announced that it will gradually resume the repatriation of migrants who first arrived on Italian coasts, with return flights scheduled to begin in late…

2 sources · Italy

Who reported this

  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Italy.

· evening


One Dead and Twelve Injured in Horse Carriage Accident in Switzerland

A 73 year old woman died and twelve other people were injured on Saturday during a horse carriage accident in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. The incident occurred as a travel group of approximately 40 people was returning from an excursion in Val Roseg toward Pontresina.…

3 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Director Hong Sang-soo and actor Kim Min-hee win awards at Locarno Film Festival

Director Hong Sang-soo and actor Kim Min-hee won awards at the 79th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland on Saturday. Hong received the award for best direction for his 35th feature film, "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes." The film follows a character named Sang-hee, played by Kim, who…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning


Romanian Film Wins Golden Leopard at 79th Locarno Film Festival

The Romanian film "You Don't Belong Here," directed by Florin Serban, won the Golden Leopard, the top prize, at the 79th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. The jury, presided over by Belgian director Fabrice Du Welz, praised the film for its screenplay, vision, and mastery of…

4 sources across 3 countries · Brazil · France · Italy

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Audrey Werro Wins Gold in 800 Meters at European Athletics Championships

Swiss athlete Audrey Werro won the gold medal in the 800 meters at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, defeating Keely Hodgkinson. Werro finished the race in 1:54.81 minutes, which surpassed the European Championship record from 1982. Femke Broeders-Bol finished…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Actor Kim Min-hee and Director Hong Sang-soo Appear Together at Locarno Film Festival

Actor Kim Min-hee and director Hong Sang-soo attended the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland this week. This appearance marked their first public outing together since the birth of their son last year. The pair attended the screening of Hong's 35th feature film, "Nowhere to…

2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning


Swiss Government Rejects Rigid Neutrality Initiative Ahead of Referendum

The Swiss government has rejected a proposed neutrality initiative ahead of a public referendum scheduled for late September. Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis stated that the Federal Council opposes the proposal because Switzerland must maintain the flexibility to react…

2 sources across 2 countries · Switzerland · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Swiss Flight Makes Unscheduled Landing in Dublin Due to Power Bank Smoke

A Swiss aircraft flying from Zurich to Boston made an unscheduled landing in Dublin in the early morning hours after a power bank caused smoke on board. The flight, designated LX 52, carried 206 passengers who were later placed in hotels while the airline arranged for their…

2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak in Basel Leaves One Dead and Dozens Ill

Health authorities in Basel have reported an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease that has resulted in 26 cases and one death. Of those infected, 25 people were hospitalized, and seven required treatment in intensive care. The majority of the cases were concentrated in the…

2 sources across 2 countries · France · Switzerland

Who reported this

  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Holcim to Exit Philippine Market via $807 Million Sale to China's Huaxin

Swiss building materials supplier Holcim Group will sell its Philippine operations to China's Huaxin Building Materials in a deal valued at approximately $807 million. The transaction will occur in two phases. Huaxin will first acquire a majority stake of roughly 68 percent for…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Philippines · South Africa

Who reported this

  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Holcim to Sell Philippine Unit to China's Huaxin for $807 Million

Switzerland based cement giant Holcim Group is selling its Philippine business to China's Huaxin Building Materials in a deal valued at approximately $807 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Holcim will sell an initial 67.623 percent stake to the Wuhan based company for…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Philippines · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Cameroon President Paul Biya's Prolonged Absence in Switzerland Sparks Speculation

President Paul Biya of Cameroon, the world's oldest head of state at 93 years old, has been absent from his country for over 50 days. He left for Switzerland on June 7 for what officials described as a brief private stay. Neither he nor First Lady Chantal Biya have appeared…

2 sources across 2 countries · France · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • The Africa Report France · Centre · Jeune Afrique Media Group
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening