2222 francs won per month over five years at Eurodreams

A player from Spain will receive a monthly payment of 2222 francs for five years following Thursday's Eurodreams draw. The person picked the six correct numbers 4, 10, 12, 26, 28 and 29, according to Swisslos.

Extreme athlete Baumgartner dies during paragliding jump

The Austrian extreme sportsman Felix Baumgartner has died in Italy during a paragliding jump. The 56-year-old crashed to earth with his paraglider in the seaside resort of Porto Sant'Elpidio on the Adriatic coast for an initially unexplained reason, as the fire department and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Vienna confirmed to the German Press Agency, citing Italian authorities. Baumgartner made headlines around the world in 2012 with a jump from a height of 39 kilometers in the USA.

Rory McIlroy with a mixed start at the British Open

Northern Irish professional golfer Rory McIlroy has had a mixed start to the British Open in his home country.

Gianna Nannini rocks Locarno's Piazza Grande

The Italian singer Gianna Nannini rocked Locarno's Piazza Grande on Thursday evening as part of "Moon & Stars". At the first of a total of three concerts in Switzerland, the 71-year-old also sang "Un'estate italiana" to match the hot July night in Ticino.

Extreme athlete Baumgartner dies during paragliding jump

The Austrian extreme sportsman Felix Baumgartner has died during a paragliding jump, according to the Italian fire department. Baumgartner (56), known for a jump from the stratosphere, fell into the swimming pool of an accommodation on the Adriatic coast, the fire department and the foreign ministry in Vienna confirmed to the German Press Agency, citing Italian authorities.

Heavy rain in Pakistan - evacuations in city of millions

In Pakistan, authorities have evacuated parts of the megacity of Rawalpindi in Punjab province after heavy rainfall. According to a spokesman for the local rescue authority, thousands of residents in and around the city were affected after entire neighborhoods were flooded.

Leuthard threatens SVP politician Imark with legal action

"A chicken is a chicken even after her resignation!!!" - this statement could end up in court. Former Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard feels insulted by SVP politician Christian Imark and is threatening to take legal action.

Balcony breaks off on new building - why it could have happened

A balcony on a new building in Nürensdorf ZH buckled at the end of April. Now an expert opinion shows: The cause was a serious error when installing the load-bearing structure.

Vignette attached with adhesive strips - Aargauer wins dispute before the Federal Supreme Court

A man from the canton of Aargau affixes his fallen-off vignette with adhesive strips. He has now won a resulting legal dispute before the Federal Supreme Court.

Albanian (23) escapes from prisoner transport - manhunt underway

A prisoner escaped during a prisoner transport. Despite a manhunt, he remains missing.

Short-term disruption at SRF - website and app were down

The SRF website and app were affected by a disruption on Thursday morning. The reasons for this are still unclear.

Suspect arrested after homicide in Oberglatt

Police have arrested a 27-year-old man suspected of killing an 18-year-old in Oberglatt - the background to the crime is still unclear.

Ticino residents want to close the baths to tourists

A motion by the Lega wants the municipal swimming pool in Mendrisio to be open only to locals at weekends. The demand is based on the much-criticized example from Pruntrut.

Almost every third person in Switzerland struggles with financial bottlenecks

Despite a high standard of living, many people in Switzerland struggle with financial difficulties. A new survey shows: One in four adults expect their own situation to deteriorate this year compared to 2024.

Construction noise dispute in the canton of Aargau continues to escalate

For years, the fronts have been hardening in a dispute between residents and a construction company in Gebenstorf AG. The dispute is likely to go through several more instances.

Slovakia clears the way for new Russia sanctions +++ Ukrainian recruit shoots instructor dead

Russia bombs several Ukrainian cities - deaths and injuries reported

Mural criticizing Trump becomes a sensation in France

Donald Trump has been President of the United States again since January 20, 2025. All developments in his second presidency can be found here in the ticker.

Netanyahu: Israel will not allow armed forces south of Damascus

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not want to allow Syrian government troops south of the capital Damascus. "We will not allow Syrian forces to enter the region south of Damascus," Netanyahu said in a video address. Another red line is "the protection of our brothers, the Druze". Israel will continue to use military means to enforce its red lines, Netanyahu emphasized.

Russia further restricts free internet use

Under threat of fines, the Russian parliament has imposed further massive restrictions on access to websites. Searching for information that the authorities have classified as "extremist" is now punishable by a fine of up to 5,000 roubles (around 51 francs).

Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner falls to his death

The Austrian extreme sportsman Felix Baumgartner has died in a paragliding accident. He crashed into a swimming pool at a vacation resort.

From superhero to provocateur

The late extreme sportsman Felix Baumgartner became a hero with his jump from the stratosphere. However, he made himself unpopular in his native Austria afterwards - and went to Switzerland.

US comedian Pete Davidson becomes a father

US comedian Pete Davidson's private life has often made the headlines. The ex-boyfriend of singer Ariana Grande and Kim Kardashian is now expecting a child with model Elsie Hewitt.

In the midst of battle - The horror of war from the perspective of a real veteran

Together with war veteran Ray Mendoza, "Civil War" director Alex Garland has created a film that comes uncomfortably close to the experience of war. "Warfare" is an unsparing, sober and real-time account of combat.

What Justin Bieber did in Switzerland

Justin and Hailey Bieber are currently spending time in Switzerland. Their social media posts give an insight into their stay - and at the same time fuel rumors about a possible new start in Europe.

Roche withdraws promising cancer drug

The pharmaceutical company Roche is withdrawing a cancer drug as price negotiations with the Federal Office of Public Health have failed. Oncologists fear negative effects on their patients.

Pia Sundhage dreams of the second "Miracle of Bern"

Pia Sundhage motivates her players with historic images ahead of the European Championship quarter-final against Spain. The Swiss national team coach's belief in a sensation is unbroken.

FC Basel takes over Metinho permanently

Metinho will continue to play for Swiss champions FC Basel next season and beyond.

Wolfgang Grupp makes suicide attempt public

Former Trigema boss Wolfgang Grupp has made a suicide attempt public. "I am 84 years old and suffer from so-called old-age depression. (...) I have therefore also tried to end my life," wrote the 83-year-old in a letter to his former employees, which is available to the Deutsche Presse-Agentur. The "Bild" newspaper first reported on this.

Proceedings against Berset's former head of communications officially closed

The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland has dropped the case against Alain Berset's former head of communications Peter Lauener - after four years of investigations, four days in prison and a legal tug-of-war over source protection.

Tomorrowland wants to build a new mainstage - in just two days

Shortly before the start of the Tomorrowland electro festival, the main stage has burned down completely. Despite the fire, the organizers are sticking to the festival schedule - and the first visitors are already arriving.

That's why it's better to switch off your WiFi while on vacation

If you let your smartphone constantly search for Wi-Fi, you risk more than just a dead battery. You risk an invasion of privacy.