Geneva
city and political municipality, as well as capital of the canton of the same name in Switzerland
- 2d ago
Lorena Wiebes wins Tour de France Femmes opener in Lausanne, takes yellow jersey
The Dutch sprinter powered up the Côte Saint-François to beat Kim Le Court-Pienaar and Demi Vollering, claiming the first yellow jersey of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes.
- 3d ago
US releases $600 million for Gavi vaccines after mercury-free pledge, cuts WHO from alliance funding
The Trump administration released $600 million in congressionally appropriated funds for Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, after the group agreed to transition away from mercury-containing vaccines. The US also barred the World Health Organization from receiving any of the money.
- 6d ago
UNAIDS warns HIV epidemic could resurge as global funding drops 18% to $7.3 billion, lowest in two decades
Global HIV funding fell 18% to $7.3 billion in 2025, the lowest level in nearly two decades, driven largely by US cuts, UNAIDS said at the International AIDS Conference in Brazil. The agency warned that without renewed commitment, the epidemic could resurge, with 1.2 million new infections last year and prevention programs collapsing in sub-Saharan Africa.
- 6d ago
Swiss court fines Lombard Odier 3 million francs for failing to prevent Uzbek money laundering
Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court on Monday imposed a 3 million franc fine on the Geneva private bank and ordered the confiscation of more than 400 million francs in assets tied to the daughter of Uzbekistan's late president.
- Jul 23
Pedro Sánchez nominates Yolanda Díaz to lead UN labour agency; election in November with $173,000 base salary
The Spanish government has put forward labour minister Yolanda Díaz for the director-general post of the International Labour Organization, triggering praise, union backing and sharp attacks from Vox and Podemos.
- Jul 10
One million women and girls lose access to humanitarian support as foreign aid cuts reach record levels
At least one million women and girls have lost access to critical humanitarian services since January 2025 after the steepest annual decline in foreign aid on record, a UN Women survey of 855 organisations across 52 crisis-hit countries shows.
- Jul 10
France leaves Switzerland with CHF30 million G7 security bill after failed cost-sharing talks
Three weeks after the G7 summit in Évian, negotiations have collapsed: France will not help pay the CHF30 million Swiss security bill for protests that spilled into Geneva.
- Jul 10
Apollo trumps Castlelake with £5.7bn easyJet bid as board switches recommendation
The US private equity giant's 715p-per-share proposal, backed by the airline's board, sets up a potential bidding war and raises questions about EU ownership rules and the future of London's listed airline sector.
- Jul 9
Night free across Swiss cantons for World Cup quarter-final against Argentina
Dozens of Swiss cities and cantons suspend closing hours as the national team faces Argentina in its first World Cup quarter-final since 1954.
- Jul 7
Switzerland braces for second heatwave as drought deepens and water levels sink to record lows
A level-3 heatwave warning covers much of Switzerland from Tuesday, with peaks of 33–37°C expected by Friday. The hot, dry spell compounds a months-long precipitation deficit that has left soils parched, rivers low, and Lake Constance at its lowest seasonal level on record.
- Jul 7
Ebola death toll in DR Congo passes 500 as health workers threaten strike
The Bundibugyo strain, for which no vaccine exists, has killed 506 people out of 1,561 confirmed cases since the outbreak was declared on 15 May. Frontline health workers in Ituri province have threatened to strike over unpaid wages and poor conditions.
- Jul 6
UN orders urgent inquiry into RSF atrocities in Sudan's El Obeid as siege tightens
The UN Human Rights Council has mandated an urgent investigation into abuses by the Rapid Support Forces in the besieged Sudanese city of El Obeid, where near-siege conditions and drone attacks have killed at least 45 civilians in recent weeks.
- Jul 6
UN chief warns AI is developing faster than rules can keep up, urges global governance
Antonio Guterres told the first UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva that artificial intelligence is outpacing regulation, and called for harmonised global rules to protect children and prevent a 'vibe-coded' future.
- Jul 5
EasyJet board backs £5.5 billion Castlelake takeover after rejecting four earlier bids
British budget carrier easyJet has agreed in principle to a £5.5 billion takeover by US investment firm Castlelake, its fifth and sweetest offer at £6.90 per share.
- Jul 4
UN warns of impending catastrophe as RSF encircles Sudan's al-Obeid
The UN human rights chief warned of an impending human rights catastrophe in Sudan's al-Obeid on Friday, as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces encircle the city. Civilians have endured 18 months of siege, drone strikes, and atrocities, with up to 500,000 at risk.
- Jul 4
UN warns El Niño will rapidly strengthen to a strong event by September, raising global extreme weather risks
The World Meteorological Organization says a strong El Niño is now virtually certain to develop by September, increasing the probability of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall worldwide.
- Jul 4
USMNT's World Cup dream crushed by Belgium 4-1 after red card scandal and political firestorm
A 4-1 loss to Belgium ended the host's run, but it was the overturning of Folarin Balogun's suspension after Trump's petition that turned a knockout match into a diplomatic incident.
- Jul 3
Ebola outbreak in Congo kills 438, reaches Kisangani 600 km from epicentre; WHO starts clinical trial
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 438 people out of 1,406 cases, with a newly confirmed case in Kisangani, 600 km from the Ituri epicentre, raising fears of wider spread. The World Health Organization has launched a clinical trial for the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which no vaccine or treatment exists.
- Jul 2
WHO declares hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship MV Hondius over after last contact clears quarantine
The last contact of a person exposed on the MV Hondius completed quarantine and tested negative, the WHO chief said Thursday. No cases have been reported since 25 May.
- Jul 2
Switzerland end 88-year wait for World Cup knockout win, beat Algeria 2-0 to reach last 16
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored early in each half as Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver, advancing to the World Cup round of 16 for the first time since 1938.
