Crows recognize geometric shapes and parallel lines

Another piece in the puzzle about the amazing abilities of corvids: Crows are even able to recognize subtleties such as non-parallel lines in geometric figures.

Three dead in small plane crash in Florida

A Cessna crashes in a town in Florida. TV stations report a fireball.

Spanish radio calls for "debate" on Israel's participation in ESC

The Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has called for a "debate" on Israel's participation in this year's Eurovision Song Contest in light of the war in the Gaza Strip. RTVE turned to the European Broadcasting Union.

Jasmin dances her dream life on the high seas

Have you ever wanted to go on a trip around the world but didn't dare? Professional dancer Jasmin Ottenburg from Basel took the plunge and tells us what she gave up to do it.

Thousands of people protest for more climate protection

According to the Climate Strike organization, around 6,000 people gathered for demonstrations in several Swiss cities on Friday evening. They called on politicians to take action and demanded systemic rather than climate change.

National Council discusses fees in hospital emergency rooms

Anyone visiting a hospital emergency room for a minor ailment should pay a fee in future. The responsible National Council committee is sticking to this - despite many critical voices in the consultation process. Now it's the National Council's turn.

National Council committee against ban on international adoptions

Adoptions of children from abroad should continue to be permitted in the future. The responsible National Council committee opposes a ban planned by the Federal Council. Instead, it wants to improve controls on international adoptions.

Gold Coast couple suddenly have to pay four times as much for gardener

When the reminder arrived, there was a lot of anger: after a change of gardener, a Zurich couple received a very hefty bill.

A waste disposal facility has caught fire in Sissach

A fire at a waste disposal facility in Sissach BL has caused considerable smoke and unpleasant odors. The police report no injuries and emphasize that there is no danger to the population.

Police find second body after shots fired and fire in apartment building

Following shots fired and a fire on Thursday morning, two bodies have been found in the rubble of a residential building in Epagny FR. It is unclear whether they died as a result of the shots or the fire.

Expert tip for Easter: Wait a few more days to book

The mild spring weather gives way to rain at the weekend. What does this mean for Easter? It's too early to make a reliable forecast, says a meteorologist. But the picture could become clearer in just a few days.

Man shoots into apartment - fire breaks out

The Fribourg cantonal police were called out on Thursday morning. Shots were heard in a residential building.

Show dairy in Emmental has to close - unless a miracle happens

The Arni cheese dairy in Emmental is on the brink of closure, as Cremo has decided to pull out. Without a new customer, closure is imminent.

Amok threat against Basel parliament - 18-year-old arrested

The Basel-Stadt public prosecutor's office has arrested an 18-year-old Swiss national suspected of threatening to go on a killing spree in the Grand Council.

Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro in hospital with severe pain

Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro has been taken to hospital due to severe abdominal pain. This is related to the stab wound he suffered in an assassination attempt during the 2018 election campaign, the opposition leader in the Senate, Rogério Marinho, announced via the X platform.

Is the nuclear dispute between the USA and Iran escalating?

The USA and Iran are holding talks on Iran's nuclear program in Oman on Saturday. US President Donald Trump has urged Tehran to negotiate - and is threatening military action if it fails to do so.

Zelensky visits the site of the Russian missile attack in Kryvyi Rih

One week after a deadly Russian missile attack that left 19 dead, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the site of the incident in his home town of Kryvyi Rih. "An ordinary district. There are only residential buildings all around, only civilian buildings," said the head of state in a statement. The world must not forget that human lives are worth nothing to Russia.

Trump sees tariff policy on the right track despite criticism +++ Swiss stock market down again - after China tariff increase

Supreme Court: Government must bring back accidentally deported people +++ Trump brags that tariff break has made friends even richer

Leipzig on course for Champions League

Leipzig win 3-2 at Wolfsburg to open the 29th round of the Bundesliga. With their second win in a row, the Saxons move up to fourth place and keep their Champions League chances alive.

Young Swiss impress with second win against Slovakia

The Swiss national ice hockey team also wins its second World Championship preparation game against Slovakia in Herisau, this time 5:3.

Top model Lucy Markovic dies aged just 27

Lucy Markovic walked for designers such as Donatella Versace and Giorgio Armani. Now the Australian model has died of a rare disease at the age of just 27.

Militias loot museum - Sudan faces cultural ruin

Sudan is sinking into chaos. Millions of people are on the run. Now videos have emerged documenting the cultural damage caused by the civil war. The National Museum has been almost completely looted.

New short film competition calls for more compassion

A new short film competition aims to encourage young people in Switzerland to bring everyday heroes to the screen. The focus is on stories of compassion and humanity.

Is the SNB now responding with an emergency interest rate cut?

With the turbulence surrounding US tariff policy, the Swiss franc has gained massively in strength. This is not all good news. In order to keep the economy stable, interest rate cuts by the SNB are under discussion.

Thun leads the promotion race

Leaders Thun take the lead in the promotion race against Aarau. The Bernese Oberlanders did their duty in the 30th round of the Challenge League and won 2-0 in Nyon without shining.

What have bears and bulls lost on the stock market?

The tariff conflict is causing ups and downs on the stock market. US President Donald Trump's partial concession is causing euphoria - at least for the time being. A good moment to immerse yourself in the world of investing.

Tourist killed in an accident while climbing in the Höllental valley

A tourist has had a fatal accident while mountaineering in the Höllental valley not far from the Zugspitze.

Imamoglu testifies in court on threat allegations

Istanbul's imprisoned and deposed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is on trial in two cases. He faces severe penalties and a ban from politics. How will he appear in court?

EU finance ministers discuss impact of US tariffs in Warsaw

The trade conflict with the USA is dominating the agenda of the EU finance ministers. Against this backdrop, they will discuss Europe's competitiveness on Friday. President of the Swiss Confederation Karin Keller-Sutter was expected to attend the meeting in Warsaw in the afternoon.

Court allows aids for the holes in Emmental cheese

The Federal Administrative Court allows the use of hay flower powder in the production of Emmental cheese with a protected designation of origin. The powder promotes the formation of holes in the cheese. This has decreased in recent years due to new milking methods.