Bitesize News from Sunday, February 15th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Geneva move to ban burkini quashed
The Geneva Grand Council was ready to pass a motion that would have made wearing the burkini illegal in the canton’s swimming pool.
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Burger chain guilty of sex harrassment
The Geneva branch of fast-food chain Five Guys has been found guilty of workplace sexual harassment between 2020 and 2022.
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Confetti cannon injuries 11
Eleven people were injured, one seriously, when a confetti cannon exploded during the Bagnes carnival in Le Châble, Valais, on Saturday afternoon.
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Parmelin to sign new EU deal
The president, Guy Parmelin, is heading back to Brussels next month to finalise a new package of agreements with the European Union.
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Work another year to pay for the army
After a survey last week that shows people are strongly against raising VAT to pay for the army - other options are now appearing - including working for another year.
