The Latest Breaking News from Geneva

Whip-Like Streaks Sent a Man to the ER, but the Culprit Was a Shiitake Meal Eaten Four Days Earlier

Whip-like streaks can signal chemo reactions or autoimmune disease. For a 54-year-old in Geneva, they traced it back to undercooked shiitake.

Medical Daily · Oct 20

Missing for 69 Years, royal tiara heads to auction for $1.3M

A diamond tiara known as the Mellerio Orléans Tiara will be auctioned on November 11 in Geneva. Originally crafted in 1862 for a royal exhibition, it features a Greek Revival design. After being lost for nearly 69 years, it is expected to fetch between $946,000 and $1.33 million. The tiara…

The Times of India · Oct 19

India flags double standards on human rights, says UNHRC lacks focus on terror victims

India reaffirmed its dedication to human rights during the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council. The country emphasized the need for equality and voiced concerns regarding victims of terrorism. Furthermore, India highlighted its commitment to global governance reform and the welfare of its diaspora abroad. The nation's position…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

European buildings are turning millions of litres of human urine into fertiliser

European buildings are turning urine into a recoverable resource by separating it from ordinary wastewater. Special toilets collect the liquid before it is diluted, allowing nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus to be processed into fertiliser. Systems operating across commercial and residential sites are recycling around 3 million litres of…

The Times of India · Sep 27

US and Russia Quietly Strip Ethics and Human Review Safeguards From UN Draft on AI Weapons That Can Kill

US and Russian diplomats reportedly removed key safeguards from a draft on lethal autonomous weapons, including human review of AI-selected targets, before November's UN review conference.

International Business Times UK · Sep 27

India reserves third-party rights in Russia-EU CBAM trade dispute in WTO: Official

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, the UK and the US are other countries that have reserved their third-party rights in the dispute, the Geneva-based official said.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Paris des Arts: Special edition in Geneva

This week Paris des Arts decamps to Geneva, the cosmopolitan Swiss city nestled between the lake and the Jura mountains. Valérie Fayolle is there to meet two artists who have made it their home. Young chef Danny Khezzar heads up the team at the Michelin-starred Bayview restaurant. A "Top Chef"…

France 24 · Sep 25

Australia book SailGP finals spot with second in Geneva

Australia have let another lead slip in SailGP but have still booked a berth in the series final by finishing second in Switzerland.

AAP · Sep 20

1967 Rolex Daytona found in family drawer after 45 years sells for CHF 1.143 million in Geneva

A rare 1967 Rolex Daytona Reference 6239 in 18k yellow gold, fitted with a Paul Newman dial, has sold for CHF 1.143 million in Geneva. The watch had remained in the family of its original owner for more than 45 years before being inherited by two sisters. Sotheby’s had estimated…

The Times of India · Sep 20

Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau: 'There are always four sides to a story: your side, their side, the truth and what really happened.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on human perception, objective reality, quick judgment, humility and deeper listening

Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau explores how people can see the same event in different ways. The saying points to four parts of a story: your side, their side, the truth and what really happened. It encourages people to question personal bias, avoid quick judgment, listen to different…

The Economic Times · Sep 16