El Niño is a regular pattern in which sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean become warmer than usual. It usually lasts about nine to 12 months,]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279097953/el-nino-could-raise-temperatures-to-extreme-highs-un-predicts 279097953 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:53:09 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279097953/el-nino-could-raise-temperatures-to-extreme-highs-un-predicts GENEVA, Switzerland: Global health organization CEPI has committed roughly $60 million to accelerate the development of vaccines against the Ebola Bundibugyo virus, a deadly strain behind a growing outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

The funding will support vaccine programs led by Moderna, the University of Oxford and the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (I]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279095930/moderna-among-groups-funded-to-fight-ebola-outbreak 279095930 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:02 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279095930/moderna-among-groups-funded-to-fight-ebola-outbreak NEW YORK CITY, New York: Meta's effort to train artificial intelligence systems using detailed records of employee computer activity is drawing fresh scrutiny after internal documents suggested the project may capture data from non-U.S. workers, potentially creating new privacy challenges in Europe.

The initiative, known internally as the Model Capability Initiative (MCI), is part of Chief Executive Officer Mark]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279090691/meta-employee-monitoring-project-sparks-gdpr-concerns 279090691 Sun, 31 May 2026 18:55:23 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279090691/meta-employee-monitoring-project-sparks-gdpr-concerns GENEVA, Switzerland: On average, eleven children have been killed or injured every 24 hours in Lebanon over the past week, the U.N.'s children's agency said on May 29, as Israel has increased its strikes across the country despite a ceasefire.

Heavy Israeli airstrikes hit towns and villages in southern Lebanon overnight from May 27 into May 28, after Israel declared a new part of the area a combat zone. It also ]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279090647/11-lebanese-children-get-killed-or-injured-every-24-hours-un-says 279090647 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:00:49 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279090647/11-lebanese-children-get-killed-or-injured-every-24-hours-un-says PARIS, France: France will begin reimbursing weight-loss medications for severely obese patients from mid-June, becoming the first country in the European Union to offer state-backed coverage for the treatments, Health Minister Stephanie Rist said on May 28.

The move marks a major step in Europe's response to rising obesity rates and growing demand for new anti-obesity drugs such as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279087615/france-becomes-first-eu-nation-to-fund-weight-loss-drugs 279087615 Sat, 30 May 2026 21:29:38 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279087615/france-becomes-first-eu-nation-to-fund-weight-loss-drugs New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through the Sports Authority of India (SAI), is establishing a world-class High Altitude Training Centre at Shillong, Meghalaya, upgrading the authority's existing Sports Training Centre at the location.

As per the Union Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry, under the leadership of Mansukh Mandaviya, the project is being carried out wit]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279101509/union-sports-ministry-world-class-high-altitude-training-centre-at-shillong-to-benefit-athletes 279101509 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:33:02 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279101509/union-sports-ministry-world-class-high-altitude-training-centre-at-shillong-to-benefit-athletes (Photo credit: Nick Oza/The Republic via Imagn Content Services, LLC)

BetBoom Team and B8 became the first two teams to advance out of Stage 1 of the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major on Wednesday in Germany.

In matchups of teams that began the day with 2-0 records, BetBoom Team swept GamerLegion 2-0, and B8 defeated M80 2-0, capping the series with a triple-overtime victory.

The day also featured t]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279101367/betboom-team-b8-move-into-stage-2-at-iem-cologne-major 279101367 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:25:13 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279101367/betboom-team-b8-move-into-stage-2-at-iem-cologne-major (Photo credit: REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes)

Canada star Alphonso Davies said he is still hopeful of being fit in time to play in the team's World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on June 12.

The 25-year-old Bayern Munich left-back has been sidelined since suffering a left hamstring injury in the Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain on May 6.

Canada and Bayern worked t]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279100845/canada-alphonso-davies-says-playing-in-world-cup-opener-still-possible 279100845 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:40:20 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279100845/canada-alphonso-davies-says-playing-in-world-cup-opener-still-possible (Photo credit: John Meore/The Journal News)

M80 cruised to two comfortable wins on Tuesday as Stage 1 of the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major got underway in Germany.

GamerLegion, BetBoom Team and B8 also earned two victories on the tournament's opening day.

The 32-team, $1.25 million Counter-Strike: Global Offensive event is starting with a 16-team opening stage featuring Swiss System play. Matche]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279098919/m80-shine-as-intel-extreme-masters-cologne-major-begins 279098919 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:25:09 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279098919/m80-shine-as-intel-extreme-masters-cologne-major-begins Brussels [Belgium], June 3 (ANI): The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has filed an urgent complaint with the Indian authorities demanding the immediate arrest of Eitan Gilboa, an Israeli national and reservist currently vacationing in Himachal Pradesh, who has been alleged to have carried out the demolition of residential blocks and civilian infrastructure across Khan Younis, Gaza and Rafah.

In a statement shared on ]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279098806/rights-group-calls-for-arrest-of-israeli-reservist-allegedly-responsible-for-demolition-of-civilian-infra-in-palestinian-territories 279098806 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:36 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279098806/rights-group-calls-for-arrest-of-israeli-reservist-allegedly-responsible-for-demolition-of-civilian-infra-in-palestinian-territories (Photo credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images)

The NHL is taking cues from the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off and Winter Olympics tournaments, introducing an international format to next year's All-Star Game.

The 2027 All-Star Game will feature players divided into five teams representing Canada, the United States, Sweden, Finland and 'World,' which will feature players from all other nations.

Those sides w]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279098565/2027-nhl-all-star-game-adopting-international-format 279098565 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:55:09 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279098565/2027-nhl-all-star-game-adopting-international-format Florida [US], June 3 (ANI): The United States military has disabled a commercial oil tanker attempting to access Iran as Washington continues to enforce its strict naval blockade on maritime traffic linked to Iranian ports, even as tensions remained high between Israel and Hezbollah despite a fresh round of diplomatic talks underway in the American capital.

According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), a Botswana-fl]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279098474/us-says-it-disabled-oil-tanker-sailing-towards-iran-kharg-island 279098474 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:58:05 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279098474/us-says-it-disabled-oil-tanker-sailing-towards-iran-kharg-island The 'Spirit of Anchorage' offered a face-saving compromise for everyone involved. Now it is running out of time.

In Russia-US relations, a tradition has emerged of coining catchy phrases to describe periods of rapprochement between Washington and Moscow. For example, the French term 'detente' (easing) was used to desc]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279096024/the-last-exit-from-the-ukraine-conflict-may-already-be-closing 279096024 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:18:39 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279096024/the-last-exit-from-the-ukraine-conflict-may-already-be-closing Putins Kazakhstan visit highlights why Russias influence in the post-Soviet space remains strong despite Armenias turn toward the West now

President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Kazakhstan this week was an important moment in bilateral relations. It's also a useful occasion to think more broadly about the current state of Russia's relations with those former Soviet republics that remain most f]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279095005/heres-what-you-need-to-understand-about-russia-and-its-neighbors 279095005 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:38:28 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279095005/heres-what-you-need-to-understand-about-russia-and-its-neighbors Paris [France], May 31 (ANI): Marta Kostyuk, the world number 15 and two-time WTA-level titlist, stunned former world number one and four-time champion Iga Swiatek, registering her first-ever French Open quarterfinal appearance on Sunday.

Kostyuk outclassed Swiatek 7-5, 6-1, which extended her win streak on clay surface to 16 matches this season, and she is the second women's player after Justine Henin in 2005, ]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279093047/french-open-kostyuk-stuns-4-time-champion-swiatek-to-reach-qfs 279093047 Sun, 31 May 2026 13:33:42 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279093047/french-open-kostyuk-stuns-4-time-champion-swiatek-to-reach-qfs (260531) -- PARIS, May 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Xiyu celebrates during the women's singles 4th round match between Wang Xiyu of China and Sorana Cirstea of Romania at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Swiss artist Micha Hani (Vierwind) has created a massive mural of Jesus Christ using a decommissioned passenger jet in Armenia as a canvas. The installation can only be viewed in its en]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279092059/watch-abandoned-soviet-jet-turned-into-giant-image-of-christ-video 279092059 Sat, 30 May 2026 19:15:53 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279092059/watch-abandoned-soviet-jet-turned-into-giant-image-of-christ-video Four-time former championIga Swiatekendured a miserable birthday as she was eliminated from theFrench Openfourth round on Sunday by Marta Kostyuk.

The Polish third seed went down 7-5, 6-1 to the 15th seed fromUkraine.

Kostyuk, the Madrid Open winner, moved into the quarter-finals at Roland Garros for the first time in her career.

"I'm still in shock to beat such an unbelievable player who won four tim]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279093008/kostyuk-downs-four-time-winner-swiatek-in-latest-french-open-upset 279093008 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:59:48 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279093008/kostyuk-downs-four-time-winner-swiatek-in-latest-french-open-upset Polling stations in Geneva, Switzerland, saw a large voter turnout as people came out to support democracy in the country and elect a candidate who met their expectations. The elected candidate is expected to champion the nation's progress in economic, political, social, and educational matters.

This Sunday, Colombians living in Geneva, Switzerland, gathered for the second time this year to exercise their right t]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279093314/colombians-turned-out-to-vote-for-the-next-president-from-geneva-switzerland 279093314 Sun, 31 May 2026 09:44:31 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279093314/colombians-turned-out-to-vote-for-the-next-president-from-geneva-switzerland GENEVA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) said at a press conference in Geneva on Wednesday that with concerted efforts and coordination, the response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is catching up.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who just returned from a visit to the DRC, said he was very encouraged by the level of commitment he s]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279100500/who-chief-says-ebola-response-in-drc-catching-up 279100500 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:15:03 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279100500/who-chief-says-ebola-response-in-drc-catching-up BEIJING, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Canada will host FIFA Men's World Cup matches for the first time in the nation's history, kicking off its Group B campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on June 12. The group brings together teams from four different confederations, with Switzerland arriving as the highest-ranked side. Bosnia and Herzegovina returns to the tournament for the first time since 2014, while Qatar aim]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279099669/fifa-world-cup-group-b-preview-host-canada-faces-european-tests-in-historic-home-campaign 279099669 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:46:42 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279099669/fifa-world-cup-group-b-preview-host-canada-faces-european-tests-in-historic-home-campaign The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is showing signs of progress but significant challenges remain in testing, surveillance, vaccine development and building community trust.

Four nurses who fell ill with Ebolain the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been discharged from hospital after recovering ]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279100510/we-are-catching-up-who-chief-on-dr-congos-ebola-fight 279100510 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279100510/we-are-catching-up-who-chief-on-dr-congos-ebola-fight SINGAPORE, June 3 (Xinhua) -- The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Switzerland-based MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation in maritime decarbonization, digitalization, innovation and talent development, the duo announced Wednesday.

The agreement, signed on May 25, aims to support a more sustainable and future-ready mar]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279099120/singapore-partners-with-switzerland-shipping-firm-on-maritime-innovation 279099120 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:45:21 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279099120/singapore-partners-with-switzerland-shipping-firm-on-maritime-innovation WINDHOEK, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Namibia welcomed the inaugural Edelweiss flight from Zurich to Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport on Monday evening, marking the launch of a direct air link between Switzerland and the southern African country.

The inaugural flight arrived in Windhoek with 285 passengers on board and departed with 261 passengers, marking the first direct commercial flight connection betwee]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279097475/namibia-welcomes-inaugural-zurich-windhoek-direct-flight 279097475 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:45:40 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279097475/namibia-welcomes-inaugural-zurich-windhoek-direct-flight SYDNEY, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Football Australia on Monday announced the Socceroos' final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring 17 potential World Cup debutants and two uncapped players.

Included in the squad is Italy-based attacking playmaker Cristian Volpato, who has switched his international allegiance from Italy to Australia and is set to make his senior international debut at the World Cup.

Volp]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279094089/volpato-in-as-australia-unveils-fifa-world-cup-squad 279094089 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:29:06 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279094089/volpato-in-as-australia-unveils-fifa-world-cup-squad BERLIN, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Eintracht Frankfurt has appointed Adi Hutter as head coach from July 1, bringing the Austrian back for a second spell at the Bundesliga club on a contract until June 2029, the club announced on Sunday.

The 56-year-old previously coached Frankfurt from July 2018 to June 2021, a period remembered for bold attacking football, pressing and European nights.

In his first season, Frank]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279093247/hutter-returns-as-eintracht-frankfurt-coach 279093247 Sun, 31 May 2026 16:18:10 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279093247/hutter-returns-as-eintracht-frankfurt-coach (CN) - Though Swiss men have to serve in the military or pay a tax, Europe's human rights court found on Thursday that Switzerland does not discriminate by exempting women and foreign residents.

Fabian Brun, a Swiss citizen, spent 104 days in the Swiss army after being drafted in 2000. The following year, military doctors warned that continued service could trigger problems for him including insomnia, depres]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279101883/swiss-men-and-only-swiss-men-must-do-military-service-or-pay-up-is-that-discrimination 279101883 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:19:19 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279101883/swiss-men-and-only-swiss-men-must-do-military-service-or-pay-up-is-that-discrimination EU technology chief Henna Virkkunen is due to unveil the strategy on Wednesday. The move risks adding to tensions withWashington, which has pushed back hard against EU rules and fines targeting major US technology firms in recent years.

More than 80 percent of the bloc's digital products, services, infrastructure and intellectual property come from foreign providers, a draft strategy document seen by the French n]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279098963/eu-unveils-plan-to-cut-dependence-on-us-and-asian-technology 279098963 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:16:15 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279098963/eu-unveils-plan-to-cut-dependence-on-us-and-asian-technology The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the UN weather agency, said on Tuesday there was an 80 percent chance of El Nino conditions emerging between June and August, driven by unusually warm waters in the tropical Pacific.

While El Nino begins far from Europe, its influence can spread across the global climate system, affecting temperatures, rainfall, trade, agriculture and public health. For Europe thefaste]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279098826/el-nino-threat-grows-as-europe-prepares-for-another-hot-summer 279098826 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:15:04 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279098826/el-nino-threat-grows-as-europe-prepares-for-another-hot-summer The Pompidou-Metz museum, a branch of the Pompidou Centre in Paris, said the banana, famously taped to a wall as part of the Italian artists provocative work, was noticed missing by a guard on Saturday.

The museum reported the theft to police on Sunday and said it had lodged a criminal complaint against persons unknown.

The banana has since been replaced, in keeping with the artworks unusual maintenance rou]]> http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279097116/cattelans-famous-taped-banana-stolen-from-french-museum 279097116 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:26:46 GMT http://www.switzerlandtimes.com/news/279097116/cattelans-famous-taped-banana-stolen-from-french-museum Source: Beehive