Bitesize News from Thursday, April 9th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Switzerland could be doing more for the environment
Switzerland could be doing more to protect the environment, according to a new report by the Swiss Academy of Sciences.
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Most don't want further cuts to international aid
Most people oppose further cuts to development aid, according to a new survey by ETH Zurich.
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FC Stade Nyonnais could be rejected from Challenge League
The football club, Stade Nyonnais, could be denied a licence to play in next season’s Challenge League, due to shortcomings at its Colovray stadium.
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Teen killed on train tracks in Vaud
A 15-year-old boy has died after being struck by a train at Allaman station in canton Vaud.
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Bern says it supports ceasefire and could re-open embassy
Switzerland has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, calling it an important step towards easing tensions in the region.
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Overnight closures of A9 this month
The A9 autoroute between Aigle and Villeneuve will be closed to traffic in both directions overnight from the 13th and 18th of this month.
