The Latest Breaking News from Lausanne

Death toll from Swiss bar fire rises to 41 as protesters demand 'justice'

A teenager injured in a New year's fire that engulfed a bar in a Swiss ski resort has died in hospital, taking the death toll from the disaster to 41, the local public prosecutor announced Sunday. The day before, several hundred demonstrators marched in Lausanne to demand "justice and truth"…

Radio France Internationale · Feb 1

The five European sites to honour David Bowie on the 10th anniversary of his death

10 years ago, the world lost David Bowie. Here are Euronews Culture's picks of the five European pilgrimage sites to pay tribute to the much-missed artist.

Euronews · Jan 10

Hunt for two robbers who overpowered guard to steal gold coins from museum

The theft comes at a time when gold prices have soared in global markets this year

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025

Keely Hodgkinson smashes Lausanne Diamond League record in 800m victory

Keely Hodgkinson won her second Diamond League race in five days to set the bar high for the world championships in Tokyo next month

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in Lausanne

With the World Championships in Tokyo coming up next month, Hodgkinson – who has been recovering from a hamstring injury – laid down another marker.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Diamond League 2025: Lausanne schedule and start times

The Diamond League season continues with a trip to Switzerland

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Keely Hodgkinson won’t rule out making attempt at new British record in Lausanne

The Olympic champion marked her return from a 376-day absence on Saturday in Silesia in stunning style.

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Should India host the Olympics? An authoritative guide to why this is a bad idea

On July 1, inside a glass tower in Lausanne, India made its pitch to the world. 

Newslaundry · Aug 4, 2025

Keely Hodgkinson set to make return at Lausanne Diamond League meet in August

Her team has said she plans to arrive at September’s World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in “peak form”.

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

What is the longest gap between European top-flight football derbies?

Plus: Isaac Price’s strange goalscoring record, strange trophies and who remembers Rodrigo Defendi?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025