The bodies of a husband and wife have been found in an apartment in Chatelaine in Geneva. Initial investigations suggest the 64-year-old husband shot his 58-year-old wife several times before turning the gun on himself.
Neighbours told the press they’re shocked. They say the couple seemed happy and they never heard any arguments – nor did they hear any gun shots.
The scene was discovered by a family member.
Switzerland through to next round!
Switzerland has reached the last 16 of the World Cup after beating Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver — the team's first knockout-stage win at a World Cup since 1954.
Minister says heat is due to climate change
The Environment Minister Albert Rösti says the current heatwave is a clear sign of climate change, calling it a major risk to people and the environment.
Heatwave temps next week
Heatwave temperatures are expected early next week.
Storms not helping with drought
This week's violent storms have done little to ease the drought, with fire-risk warnings at level four out of five across most cantons.
Inflation falls slightly
Inflation stood at half a percent in the year to June, down from 0.6% in May, according to the Federal Statistics Office.
Traffic disruption due to triathlon
Drivers in Geneva are being warned to expect major disruption on the Left Bank this weekend because of the triathlon.
