Alpine Weekly: Swiss & Alpine News in English
Helicopters and Hybrid Goats: Ticino's War on Alpine Mating
In the Canton of Ticino, interbreeding between feral domestic goats and wild ibexes has threatened the genetic purity of alpine wildlife, prompting veterinary authorities to demand winter lockdowns for livestock.
Nov 1, 11:01 AM
Billions in Damages, Zero Legal Merit: Trump’s Wall Street Journal Lawsuit Collapses
Federal Judge Darrin Gayles has dismissed Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal with prejudice. The ruling emphasized First Amendment protections and the high constitutional bar required to prove actual malice.
Nov 1, 11:01 AM
The Brussels Reflex: Why Westminster Still Dreams of European Bureaucracy
Former chancellor Rachel Reeves has publicly backed Prime Minister Andy Burnham's push to rebuild ties with Brussels, claiming Brexit weakened Britain. Yet returning to the EU's bureaucratic orbit offers little guarantee of economic salvation.
Nov 1, 11:01 AMPolitics
All newsJailed for Words: Berlin’s Hardline Response to Political Insult
Commentator Paul Brandenburg was arrested at Berlin Brandenburg Airport and placed in pre-trial detention over online insults aimed at Mayor Kai Wegner. The case underlines growing concerns about state overreach and free expression in Germany.
Nov 1, 11:02 AM
The £78 Million Channel Carousel
Weeks after the official end of the Anglo-French migration pact, the UK Home Office continues to deport asylum seekers across the Channel. The expensive exercise has yielded little deterrence, with deportees promptly buying another passage back.
Nov 1, 11:00 AM
Federal Agents at the Ballot Box
A federal judge in California has blocked the Trump administration from threatening election officials with criminal charges over ballot processing ahead of the US midterm elections.
Nov 1, 11:02 AMBillions in Damages, Zero Legal Merit: Trump’s Wall Street Journal Lawsuit Collapses
Federal Judge Darrin Gayles has dismissed Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal with prejudice. The ruling emphasized First Amendment protections and the high constitutional bar required to prove actual malice.
Nov 1, 11:01 AMCulture and Lifestyle
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The Circus Director of the Female Gaze
Photographer Ellen von Unwerth reflects on her decades-long career, navigating the rise of artificial intelligence, and her latest artistic ventures across European galleries.
Nov 1, 9:02 AM
A Swiss Tragedy in Minor Key: The Belated Discovery of Friedrich Theodor Fröhlich
Driven to suicide at thirty-three after failing to win over Berlin or his complacent homeland, 19th-century composer Friedrich Theodor Fröhlich left behind over 700 forgotten works. A private initiative in Brugg is now unearthing a musical heritage that Switzerland ignored for generations.
Nov 1, 9:01 AM
The Prince of High-Society Hype
In 1901, Ranji Smile opened America's first Indian restaurant on Fifth Avenue, catering to Manhattan's elite. What began as a bold culinary experiment quickly devolved into short-lived hype, illegal trafficking, and a string of aristocratic fabrications.
Oct 31, 9:01 PM
Literary Commerce at the Eurasian Crossroads
The twelfth Baku International Book Fair gathered authors and publishers from 32 nations, using historical heritage to frame modern debates on reading habits, digital competition, and international storytelling.
Oct 31, 7:01 PMSport
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Merciless in Sepang: Marc Marquez Capitalises on a Broken Rivalry
Marc Marquez dominated the Malaysian Grand Prix to extend his championship lead to 44 points while his primary rival, Jorge Martin, watched from the sidelines with a fractured wrist. With the Qatar Grand Prix looming, an eighth world title is now within immediate reach.
Nov 1, 11:01 AM
Gold and Glitz in Abu Dhabi: Heavyweights Prevail as Grand Slam Concludes
The 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam concluded with a series of decisive heavyweight final matches, highlighting both veteran persistence and host-nation ambition under the watchful eye of judo royalty.
Nov 1, 5:02 AM
Market Efficiency Meets Corporate Uncertainty at the Etihad
Brighton & Hove Albion claimed their first-ever away victory over Manchester City, a 1-0 triumph that pulls the Seagulls within two points of the Premier League top spot.
Oct 31, 7:01 PM
Sri Lanka Hand Pakistan Tri-Series Final on a Dew-Soaked Plate
Sri Lanka set an impressive target of 325 in Lahore, only to unravel through dropped catches and slippery bowling conditions as Pakistan chased down the total to win the tri-series final by three wickets.
Oct 31, 7:01 PM