Bitesize News from Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Petition to ban 1st class on trains
The youth wing of the Transport and Environment Association is calling for the abolition of first class on trains, describing it as an unnecessary luxury.
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Cyclist dies near the UN
A cyclist died after an accident near the UN yesterday.
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Amnesty slams Bern police
Amnesty International is strongly criticising the police response to last October’s unauthorized pro-Palestinian demonstration in Bern.
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Parliament rejects WHO alcohol policy
The Upper House of Parliament, the Council of States has overwhelmingly rejected adopting an alcohol policy based on recommendations from the World Health Organisation.
