The police, who are investigating the cause, said the people were most likely members of the same family, including an 8-year-old girl, her parents and aunt. A boy, 15, was in the hospital in critical condition.
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Oligarchs Got Richer Despite Sanctions. Will This Time Be Different?
For nearly a decade, sanctions have been little more than names on a list for wealthy Russians. Governments are working to give them bite.
Switzerland Says it Will Freeze Russian Assets
The decision came amid mounting public anger at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Arab Rulers and Spy Chiefs Stashed Millions in Swiss Bank
A leak of account data from Credit Suisse revealed the holdings of powerful figures across the Middle East, raising new questions about self-dealing.
Arab Rulers and Spy Chiefs Stashed Millions in Swiss Bank
A leak of account data from Credit Suisse revealed the holdings of powerful figures across the Middle East, raising new questions about self-dealing.
Unraveling Booster and Vaccine-Timing Rules for International Travelers
The requirements for entering foreign countries during the pandemic can be confusing and ever-changing, especially when it comes to boosters. Here’s what to expect.
Swiss Approve Ban on Tobacco Ads
Health advocates have said that the legislation, which was approved in a referendum, was a significant step toward tightening the country’s loose tobacco regulations.
Switzerland, Long a Safe Haven for Tobacco Ads, Weighs a Ban
Voters will decide Sunday on whether to prohibit the ads in places where they can be seen by children under 18.
After 600 Years, Swiss City at Last Has a Woman on Night Watch
Lausanne has kept a night watch atop its cathedral since 1405, but it never appointed a woman to the role until Cassandre Berdoz, after a long fight, landed a job that was her “childhood dream.”
Is Gruyère Still Gruyère if It Doesn’t Come From Gruyères?
A federal judge says yes, siding with U.S. cheese producers who say gruyère can be produced anywhere, not just in Switzerland and France.