Bitesize News from Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Each fire victim to get CHF 10k
Canton Valais has announced initial emergency measures following the deadly fire in Crans-Montana.
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Girl dies after hit and run in Meyrin
In Geneva, a ten-year-old girl struck by a car in Meyrin on December 1st has died from her injuries.
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Some fire victims discharged - a long journey for others
In Lausanne, 13 of the 22 patients seriously injured in the Crans-Montana tragedy have now been discharged from the Vaud University Hospital.
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Bern police use pepper spray on Iranian protestors
Bern police used pepper spray on a group of protestors outside the Iranian Embassy yesterday.
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Teen killed at train yard
A 14-year-old boy has been killed at a train freight yard in canton Bern.
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US sends large delegation to Davos
The delegation from the United States at this year’s World Economic Forum’s meeting in Davos will be one of the largest ever.
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The US needs to clear debts before leaving WHO
The United States’ planned withdrawal from the World Health Organization at the end of the month remains uncertain.
