Bitesize News from Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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ICRC prepares for further budget cuts
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will undergo significant budget cuts, with a 17% reduction planned next year.
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Zurich dog attacked by beaver
Dog owners, beware, your pet’s summer swim could lead to a beaver brawl.
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Roaming charge warning
A Swiss man got a nasty surprise while using mobile data in Germany.
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Work on second Gotthard tunnel stops
Work on the second Gotthard Road Tunnel has come to a halt as engineers have hit unexpected rock conditions.
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Young birds flee nests too early
It’s not just people who’ve suffered in the recent heatwave, young birds in Geneva have taken desperate measures to survive.
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Men arrested for alleged homosexual attacks on A9 autoroute
Two men have been arrested for attacking and blackmailing several homosexual men at public toilets on the A9 autoroute over a two-year period.
