Switzerland

Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcaster

The move is backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which says the current fee is unjustified because of the high cost of living.

Sheffield sculptors Lily Marsh and Steve Roche say it was "refreshing" to swap stone for snow.

The so-called solidarity contribution will go to each of the 115 injured and the families of the 41 who died.

Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.

One passenger was taken to hospital after the derailment, which police say could have been caused by an avalanche.

Scotland will kick-off their Nations League campaign away to Slovenia on 26 September after Uefa confirmed the fixture list for the competition.

Jessica and Jacques Moretti are under criminal investigation for involuntary manslaughter, as well as bodily harm and arson through negligence.

Leila Micheloud had gone to the court where Jacques Moretti was being questioned over the deadly Crans-Montana fire.

The 18-year-old Swiss national died at a hospital in Zurich, the local prosecutor said.

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