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Thierno Barry set for Everton medical after £27.5m transfer agreed
Thierno Barry is set to undergo a medical with Everton after the club reached a deal with Villarreal for the forward. The 22-year-old is moving closer to joining David Moyes’ squad after talks between the Blues and the La Liga side reached a...

'Apocalyptic' wildfire closes in on Marseille, tornadoes form in the Med and Greece shuts Acropolis amid 42C heatwave while SNOW falls in Switzerland as Europe's extreme weather continues
Europe is being battered by extreme weather, as 'apocalyptic' wildfires in Marseille and tornadoes formed in the Mediterranean Sea. Raging fires, fuelled by strong winds, are edging towards the southern French city as nearly 170 firefighters were...

Swiss firm BioVersys signs deal with Shionogi for antibiotics research
The two companies want to drive forward a BioVersys program for the treatment of non-tuberculous mycobacteria. Keystone / Gaetan Bally Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US)...

Wales team bus involved in crash in Switzerland at UEFA Women's Euros
The Wales bus was on its way to training in St Gallen ahead of Wednesday (July 7) night’s Euro 2025 clash with France when it was involved in an accident. Head coach Rhian Wilkinson, who was not on the coach as she and midfielder Angharad James...

Swiss government completely revises pandemic plan due to Covid-19
Federal government completely revises pandemic plan due to Covid-19 Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence....

In Switzerland, Meat Labels Must Now Disclose Animal Cruelty Practices
4 Mins Read The Swiss government has approved new labelling rules that mandate businesses to declare if the meat and dairy products they’re selling are linked to animal suffering. In a big win for animal rights activists and food transparency,...

The future of French wine: cultivating disease-resistant grape varieties
Nearly all the commercial wines of the world, wherever the grapes are grown, are made from European grape varieties cultivated since Roman times. They all belong to the family Vitis vinifera. French varieties such as Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet...

Switzerland faces downside risks if full US tariffs bite, IMF says
BERN: The Swiss economy faces significant downside risks if the country is hit by the full force of looming U.S. tariffs, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday. The IMF expects the Swiss economy to grow by 1.3% this year, down from a...

Rod Stewart's touching message to Penny Lancaster after sharing health fears
Penny Lancaster, wife of Sir Rod Stewart, has revealed the touching message from the rock legend after reaching a significant career landmark. The past month has been a challenging one for the singer, culminating in a triumphant return to the...

Better by MTA Highlights Platinum Members Elevating Global Healthcare Standards
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Better by MTA, the leading medical tourism platform, is proud to spotlight its distinguished Platinum Members—organizations that exemplify leadership, excellence, and innovation in the global...

Rod Stewart makes emotional seven-word comment to Penny Lancaster after health struggles
Sir Rod Stewart's wife, Penny Lancaster, has shared the emotional message the rock star gave after recently completing a major career milestone. After what has been a gruelling month or so for the singer, he marked what will go down as one of his...

Swiss government warns data stolen in third-party ransomware attack
Ransomware operators Sarcoma recently breached Radix As a result, Swiss government files were posted on the dark web Radix claims it retained intact backups Multiple agencies of the Swiss federal government were affected by a supply chain attack...

Swiss Government Confirms Radix Ransomware Attack Leaked Federal Data
The Swiss government has confirmed that sensitive federal data has been leaked onto the dark web following a ransomware attack on Radix, a non-profit health promotion foundation serving multiple federal offices. The breach, attributed to the...

Health alerts, risk of field fires as heatwave sweeps across Europe
A record-breaking heatwave has forced many schools in France and the Netherlands to close amid health warnings. A blistering early summer heatwave is making its way from the Iberian Peninsula northwards across Europe, forcing thousands of schools...

Canton Zurich Does Not Want Gender Reassignment Surgery For Minors
(MENAFN- Swissinfo) On Monday, Health Director Natalie Rickli called on the federal government to introduce a ban. This content was published on July 7, 2025 - 15:39 1 minute Keystone-SDA Deutsch de Kanton Zürich will keine Geschlechtsanpassungen...

Swiss government data published following supply chain attack – here’s what we know about the culprits
The Swiss government has warned that sensitive data has been stolen and leaked following a cyber attack on a supplier. Radix, a non-profit organization in the health promotion sector, supplies a number of federal offices, whose data has apparently...
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12 Foods That May Help You Live Longer and Lower Your Risk of Disease
Flavonoids are antioxidants that may help you live longer by reducing inflammation and the risk of chronic diseases. Research shows that eating and drinking various flavonoid-rich foods and beverages, like berries, oranges, red wine, and nuts, can...

Switzerland and Ivory Coast sign agreement on cultural assets
Françoise Remarck (left) and Elisabeth Baume-Schneider in Ivory Coast on Monday. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial...

Switzerland hoping for festival of football as hosts get Euro 2025 party started
In any downtime from ensuring Euro 2025 passes smoothly, Uefa staff can take a short walk to watch Nyon’s summer jazz festival in full flow. Rive Jazzy is in its fourth decade and there should be something for everyone. The Greasers will be on...

Re-Sowing the Seeds of Connection in Switzerland, Part I – Nurturing What We Have
In early June, the Seeds4All project team was invited by artist Alexandra Baumgartner to contribute to the fifth edition of Food Culture Days, a multidisciplinary biennial organised in Vevey, Switzerland, by the platform of the same name. The...