Bitesize News from Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Outrage over Trump's Christ photo spreads
Anger is mounting in Switzerland after Donald Trump’s criticism of the Pope and a controversial image he posted depicting himself in a Christ-like role.
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Initiative launched to control federal costs
A cross-party group led by the Young Liberals has launched a federal initiative aimed at curbing the growth of the federal administration.
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Cheesemaker accused of stealing tonnes
An award winning cheesemaker in canton Valais is facing charges that he stole more than 12 tonnes of raclette cheese for over three years from the dairy he works at.
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Elderly man dies after car park fight
A dispute in a Lausanne car park about a dog being left in a car has led to the death of an elderly man.
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Repairs to Old Town building will take years
Residents evacuated from a building on rue Saint-Léger in Geneva’s Old Town will not be able to return, after structural damage forced them out in February.
