Jamey Keaten | Associated Press Geneva — The right-to-die activist behind a new “suicide capsule” says he rejects “absurd” allegations that the U.S. woman who was said to be its first user may have actually been strangled. Philip Nitschke of advocacy group Exit International said Wednesday he wasn’t on hand for the woman’s death on Sept. 23...
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First-time use of controversial Swiss suicide capsule leads to multiple arrests
Swiss police make arrests after suicide capsule is used for first time Swiss police have arrested several people after a controversial futuristic-looking capsule designed to allow its occupant to commit suicide was used for the first time. FMM – F24 Video Clips ZURICH − Swiss police have arrested several people after a controversial futuristic-looking capsule...
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Jordan Chiles takes fight over Olympic bronze medal to Swiss high court
Jordan Chiles must give back her Olympic bronze medal This comes after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that the judging panelmade a mistake in granting an inquiry filed by Chiles’ coaches. The fight over Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal is not over yet. Chiles’ attorneys announced Monday that they have filed a formal appeal...
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Monday’s hockey: Zadina off to Switzerland; Michigan Tech picks Works as captain
News staff and wire services Free agent forward Filip Zadina signed a two-year contract with Hockey Club Davos of the Swiss National League, the Switzerland team announced Monday. A first-round draft pick and sixth overall by the Detroit Red Wings in 2018, Zadina posted 41 goals and 50 assists for 91 points in 262 career...
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Tourist in Swiss Alps left in tears after capturing viral post of massive glacier melt
An English software developer’s vacation photograph has gone viral, showing the effects of climate change on Switzerland’s Rhône Glacier Glaciers in the Swiss Alps don’t look like they used to, with one tourist’s viral vacation photo illustrating the effects of a warming planet at one of Switzerland’s natural wonders. Duncan Porter, a software developer from...
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Olympic golf leaderboard: Women’s scores, results from Round 3 at Le Golf National
It’s onto the final round of women’s golf at the 2024 Paris Olympics. And following a day of golf that saw quite the movement and change across the leaderboard, Friday’s Round 3 set up what should be an entertaining and big final round of golf at Le Golf National on Saturday — including the possibility...
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What Euro 2024 games are today? Germany, Switzerland take aim at winning Group A
Germany has been one of the most impressive teams so far at UEFA Euro 2024, and the hosts aim to lock up the top spot in Group A against Switzerland on Sunday. Switzerland, meanwhile, could spoil Group A victory plans for Germany with a win. Germany needs a draw or win to claim first place...
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NFL grants Detroit Lions marketing rights in four countries, including Canada and Germany
Orlando, Fla. — The Detroit Lions weren’t selected to host a home game internationally for the 2024 season, but the team was awarded international marketing rights in four countries on Monday, including Germany, Austria and Switzerland, suggesting a matchup across the Atlantic Ocean could be in the cards in the coming years. The NFL launched...