The mountains in canton Valais have claimed two more lives.
A 22-year-old American climber fell 30 meters to his death in the Upper Valais above the Festi glacier. Police say he was with a friend, but was not roped up.
In a separate incident, a 28-year-old Norwegian national who lives in canton Aargau fell 60 meters in Weissmies. He was alone.
Other climbers came across the body.
Investigations into both accidents are now underway.
Voters to make major decisions this weekend
Voters head to the polls this weekend to decide two closely watched national issues.
Moves to toughen juvenile justice
There are moves to toughen up how courts can deal with juvenile offenders, including giving more leeway to treat a young offender as an adult.
New Geneva school already full
A brand-new Geneva school is already full.
Mpox infections on the rise
Health authorities here are reporting a rise in mpox infections this year, mirroring trends seen elsewhere in Europe.
Possible relief for over debt
Parliament has approved a new right to debt erasure for the chronically indebted.
Border closures and checks start today
Cross border commuters face heavy delays from today as border checks and closures start, due to increased security measures ahead of the G7 summit.
