Bitesize News from Monday, July 6th, 2026

A Vaud jobseeker who volunteered at the Caribana festival last month has been docked CHF 660.- in unemployment benefits, after his fund ruled the work did not count as real volunteering.

French investigators have charged five people over the violent home robbery of Formula One champion Alain Prost at his Nyon villa in May.

A record number of children were treated for abuse last year, according to figures released by the Swiss Society of Paediatrics.

Retailers are warning of a nationwide shortage of air conditioners and fans, as households race to buy cooling gear before the next heatwave.

Thousands of athletes and spectators turned out for the Geneva Triathlon over the weekend, with organisers hailing another successful edition of the lakeside event.

The City of Geneva will allow bar terraces to stay open until 2am on Wednesday morning to make sure fans can watch all of the next World Cup game against Colombia.

The Jassbach military barracks in the canton of Bern has been overflown at night by drones in what looks like an espionage attempt.

Geneva doctors are pushing back against viral claims that sleeping with a fan on is dangerous.

Valais police have arrested seven French nationals after an overnight raid on a gun shop in Sion.

Switzerland is emerging as one of the countries hardest hit by the June heatwave.