Geneva
city and political municipality, as well as capital of the canton of the same name in Switzerland
- 10h ago
DR Congo Ebola deaths surpass 3,000 as Bundibugyo outbreak spreads across six provinces
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 3,007 people among 6,186 confirmed cases, making it the country's deadliest epidemic on record as health authorities struggle with the Bundibugyo strain.
- 2d ago
Stan Wawrinka exits US Open in first round to Matteo Berrettini, ending Grand Slam career
Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka concluded his Grand Slam career on Monday with a straight-sets loss to Matteo Berrettini at Flushing Meadows, ending a 78-tournament run across 21 seasons.
- 5d ago
Deutsche Oper Berlin opens for full weekend as Aviel Cahn begins tenure
The Berlin opera house runs continuous programming from Saturday noon through Sunday evening, including an overnight club conversion and a public costume parade.
- Aug 26
Nepal and Tibet flood death toll reaches 1,225 as search operations enter second week
A week after a glacier collapse triggered flash floods across the Nepal-China border, the death toll has reached 1,225 with thousands missing, as authorities shift from rescue to long-term reconstruction.
- Aug 26
UNICEF warns one million Afghan children face death from severe acute malnutrition
UNICEF representative Tajudeen Oyewale reported from Kabul that 3.7 million Afghan children suffer from wasting, while emergency nutrition operations face an 78% funding shortfall in 2026.
- Aug 26
UN and Red Cross demand binding treaty to restrict autonomous weapons
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric called on governments to negotiate a legally binding treaty regulating autonomous weapons before a November summit in Geneva.
- Aug 25
Gaza shelters ban kites after Israeli leaders threaten strikes and evacuations
Displacement camp committees in Gaza instructed families to stop children flying kites after Israeli officials threatened targeted assassinations and evacuation orders over cross-border toys.
- Aug 23
DR Congo and AFC/M23 rebels agree on peace roadmap during Swiss talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 armed group agreed on a peace roadmap following closed-door negotiations in Switzerland.
- Aug 22
Sofia and Noah lead Switzerland's 2025 baby name rankings as Müller tops surnames
Data released by the Federal Statistical Office shows Sofia displaced Emma among newborn girls in 2025, while Noah led boys for the 12th time since 2010. Surnames remained dominated by Müller, with 52,674 bearers nationwide.
- Aug 21
FIFA bans Leandro Paredes for 10 matches and fines Argentina $321,000
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee suspended Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches and defender Nahuel Molina for seven after the World Cup final brawl in New Jersey, while fining the Argentinian Football Association $321,000.
- Aug 21
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Exceeds 2,500 Deaths as UN Warns of Exponential Growth
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed 2,516 lives across an area larger than France, with United Nations officials warning that response funding will expire in weeks.
- Aug 19
WHO warns DRC Ebola outbreak is not under control as deaths pass 2,300
The World Health Organization warned that the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains uncontrolled, with nearly 5,000 infections and over 2,300 fatalities across six provinces.
- Aug 19
Thomas Walkup seeks Olympiacos contract termination after €3 million Dubai offer
Olympiacos BC rejected a unilateral contract termination notice from Thomas Walkup on 18 August 2026, ordering the 34-year-old guard to report to Athens for pre-season medical tests on 20 August or face legal action.
- Aug 14
DRC Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province as deaths exceed 2,100
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to a sixth province as deaths surpass 2,100, with the WHO warning the outbreak could eclipse the 2014-16 West Africa crisis that killed more than 11,000 people.
- Aug 13
Swiss Federal Council backs capping health insurance executive pay at 478,166 CHF
The Swiss Federal Council on 12 August 2026 endorsed capping compensation for health insurance executives at the salary of a Federal Councillor (478,166 CHF), responding to public anger over rising premiums and record-level executive pay approaching 1 million CHF.
- Aug 12
Spanish airports set record July with 34.4 million passengers, Barcelona-El Prat nears 5.9 million
Aena's Spanish airport network handled 34.4 million passengers in July 2026, up 5% year-on-year, with Barcelona-El Prat posting its best-ever July at 5.87 million and Bilbao jumping 16.8%.
- Aug 8
33rd Zurich Street Parade begins in 33-degree heat with 30 Love Mobiles and over 800,000 expected
The 33rd Zurich Street Parade began at 2pm on 8 August 2026, with 30 Love Mobiles rolling along a roughly two-kilometre lakeside route in hot, sunny weather and authorities expecting over 800,000 attendees by evening.
- Aug 6
Apollo to take easyJet private in £5.7 billion deal after Castlelake exits
Apollo Global Management agreed to buy easyJet for £5.70 billion ($7.7 billion) at £7.15 per share, ending a months-long bidding war after rival suitor Castlelake withdrew on Thursday.
- Aug 4
Sigrid Haugset solos to Tour de France Femmes stage 3 win and yellow jersey after 89km breakaway
Sigrid Haugset attacked alone 89 kilometres from the finish in Poligny and held off Lotte Kopecky to win stage 3 of the Tour de France Femmes, taking the overall lead by over two minutes.
- Aug 3
Phil Collins reveals 2024 near-death alcohol crisis: 'My organs were seizing up, people came to say goodbye'
The Genesis legend spent seven months in a Swiss hospital, including intensive care, as his kidneys and pancreas failed and his family faced a decision on life support.
