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Chairlift breakdown in France: 240 skiers evacuated

Around 240 skiers were temporarily stranded in the French Alps on Tuesday due to a faulty chairlift. According to the authorities in the Hautes-Alpes department, a chairlift became blocked at around 1 p.m. due to a power failure.

Weather ticker

This is where there is now the most snow +++ Several roads and railroad lines closed

The big snowfall has begun. Traffic is restricted in various places in the Alps.

Researchers are thrilled

Nasa probe passes near the sun in record time

According to researchers' calculations, a space probe has penetrated deeper into the sun's atmosphere than ever before. And it has achieved yet another record.

On a high at Benfica Lisbon

Haris Seferovic praises Zeki Amdouni: "He can't do any better"

Zeki Amdouni is causing a sensation at Benfica Lisbon. Haris Seferovic did the same a few years earlier. The 32-year-old striker spoke to blue Sport about his Swiss successor in Portugal.

Weather ticker

This is where there is now the most snow +++ Several roads and railroad lines closed

The big snowfall has begun. Traffic is restricted in various places in the Alps.

Researchers are thrilled

Nasa probe passes near the sun in record time

According to researchers' calculations, a space probe has penetrated deeper into the sun's atmosphere than ever before. And it has achieved yet another record.

On a high at Benfica Lisbon

Haris Seferovic praises Zeki Amdouni: "He can't do any better"

Zeki Amdouni is causing a sensation at Benfica Lisbon. Haris Seferovic did the same a few years earlier. The 32-year-old striker spoke to blue Sport about his Swiss successor in Portugal.

Handsome man with long hair

AI Jesus in Lucerne confessional baffles church superiors

This year, a church in Lucerne used artificial intelligence (AI) to create a talking Jesus who answered questions in a confessional. The handsome young man with long hair and a beard was, of course, biblical.

Bronze door was closed for several years

Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica

The heavy bronze door in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome was closed for several years - now it is open again. By opening the Holy Door, the Pope has ushered in the Holy Year 2025.

Zaric successor found

Uli Forte becomes new coach of FC Winterthur

Uli Forte becomes the new coach of Super League bottom club Winterthur. Before that, the Zurich native terminates his contract with Neuchâtel Xamax in the Challenge League.

Engaged after two weeks?

Reality star drops to her knees after helicopter flight

Just two weeks ago, they made it public that they are dating but are still getting to know each other. Now reality stars Kim Virginia Hartung and Nikola Glumac are letting speculate that they are engaged.

Helicopter in action

240 skiers evacuated in France due to chairlift breakdown

Around 240 skiers were temporarily stranded in the French Alps on Tuesday due to a faulty chairlift. According to the authorities in the Hautes-Alpes department, a chairlift at the Superdévoluy station was blocked at around 1 p.m. due to a power failure.

Plant partially collapsed

11 dead in explosion at Turkish ammunition factory

11 people have been killed and others injured in an explosion at a Turkish ammunition factory. An attack has been ruled out.

Swiss News

All-clear in the Les Crosets ski area

Search team finds no buried victims after avalanche in Valais

The descent of an avalanche in an off-piste area in the Les Crosets ski area in the municipality of Val-d'Illiez VS appears to have gone off without serious injury. Helicopters and a rescue team with dogs found no buried victims on Tuesday afternoon.

On the closed piste

Snowboarder (26) caught in an avalanche in Arosa GR and died

A snowboarder was caught in an avalanche in Arosa on Monday. She died at the scene.

"It was just a memorial"

Angry citizen hangs a rope for Green politician

A dispute over asphalted roads escalates in Seedorf BE. A local resident erects a gallows with threats against the Greens, while the municipality struggles to keep calm.

Special flight brings passengers to Zurich

Smoke forces Swiss flight to land - crew member in intensive care

Following engine problems and smoke in the cabin and cockpit, a Swiss aircraft has made an emergency landing in Graz, Austria. One crew member was taken to hospital by helicopter

Christmas vacations start

Long queues at Zurich Airport

There will be longer waiting times at Zurich Airport on Monday. However, chaos has not broken out.

Rare syndrome

Stroke - British woman only speaks with an Italian accent

After suffering a stroke, Althia Bryden from London suddenly speaks with an Italian accent. This rare speech disorder has had a significant impact on her everyday life.

Three occupants arrested

Teenagers film crash while speeding - and end up in court

A night-time speeding trip on Sihltalstrasse ends in an accident for three teenagers. The passengers film the risky drive and are now sentenced for it.

100-year-old landmark burnt to the ground

"People are crying" - Rorschach in a state of shock after a major fire

On Monday morning, the famous Badhütte in Rorschach SG burns down. The fire department intervened immediately, but was unable to save the building.

Tourist tax in comparison

What you pay tourist tax for - and what you get in return

Most tourist destinations in Switzerland levy a visitor's tax. The daily fees range from 0 to 7 francs. There are also big differences in the benefits. An overview.

Big cars in our sights

Many commuters will soon have to pay more for parking in Basel

Basel wants to ban parked cars from the cityscape. As a result, on-street parking will now become more expensive for many commuters. But there is a ray of hope for visitors.

"Major loss of time"

TCS reports traffic congestion at the Gotthard north portal

Due to snowfall, the police have temporarily closed the access road to the Gotthard north portal. The highway is now open again, but major delays are to be expected due to congestion.

The weather until Christmas

Here comes the next big snow

The fourth Advent began with storms, now it's raining and snowing at higher altitudes. Over the next few days, up to 120 centimetres will fall in the Alps. The lowlands could also be powdered white on Christmas Eve.

Christmas guests without accommodation

Municipality of Fiesch VS withdraws permits from two hotels

Shortly before the festive season, the municipality of Fiesch closed two hotels because the Dutch tenant couple failed to meet their financial obligations. The guests now have no accommodation for their Christmas vacation.

Attack in Magdeburg

How well protected are Swiss Christmas markets?

The deadly attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg has also unsettled visitors in Switzerland. According to an expert, many markets in this country are not adequately protected.

"Vigil" against the EU deal

SVP parliamentary group threatens to press charges for unauthorized demonstration

On Friday morning, the SVP parliamentary group held a symbolic vigil to protest against the new agreement with the EU. Because the rally was unauthorized, the participants are facing charges.

International

Israel

Christmas mass in Bethlehem: compassion for people in Gaza

At the Midnight Mass in Bethlehem, the highest representative of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, expressed solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Government

Moldova's President Sandu sworn in for second term in office

The pro-European President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, was sworn in for a second term in office on Tuesday. "We have defended democracy in the face of external threats," she said at her swearing-in ceremony before parliament and the Constitutional Court.

Politics

Gaza war: Israel withdraws negotiating team from Qatar

After a week of intensive negotiations in Qatar on a ceasefire in the Gaza war, Israel is withdrawing its negotiators. According to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, there will be internal consultations on the continuation of negotiations for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip.

Italy

Pope opens the doors of St. Peter's Basilica and rings in the Holy Year

In a highly symbolic ceremony on Christmas Eve, Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, which had been closed for several years. This marked the official start of the Catholic Church's Holy Year. Sitting in a wheelchair, 88-year-old Francis knocked several times on the heavy bronze door, whereupon helpers opened it from the inside.

Politics

WhatsApp is back: Iran lifts some internet blocks

Iran has lifted the ban on Google Play and WhatsApp. As reported by the state news agency Irna, the applications have been reactivated by the responsible cyber center. This is a first step, with more apps to follow soon, it said.

USA

Trump wants to campaign for the death penalty as president

US President-elect Donald Trump has sharply criticized incumbent Joe Biden's decision to commute the death sentences of dozens of criminals to life imprisonment. "When you hear what everybody did, you won't believe they did it," Trump said on his Truth Social platform. "It doesn't make any sense."

Politics

Famine spreads in Sudan - 600,000 people affected

A famine is spreading in the civil war-torn country of Sudan. According to the World Food Program (WFP) and the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef), independent experts have identified the criteria for famine in at least five areas of the country.

Magdeburg, Germany

Christmas in a city in mourning - commemoration in Magdeburg

Flowers, candles, cuddly toys: After the attack at Magdeburg's Christmas market, which left five people dead and up to 235 injured, there is no end to the grief and sympathy in the state capital of Saxony-Anhalt. On Christmas Eve, citizens once again laid flowers at the central memorial site at St. John's Church, many with tears in their eyes.

Politics

Armed groups in Syria to be disbanded

All armed rebel factions in Syria are to be disbanded and brought together under the umbrella of the Ministry of Defense. The leaders of the individual groups agreed on this after a meeting with Syria's de facto ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new transitional government in Syria announced.

Politics

Denmark invests in Greenland's security after Trump's claim

The Danish government wants to strengthen its military presence in the north by investing billions. Shortly beforehand, future US President Donald Trump laid claim to Greenland, which belongs to Denmark.

Visitors evacuated

Fire on the Eiffel Tower - major operation underway

A fire has broken out on the Eiffel Tower. The fire department is on site with a large contingent.

Russia

Two missing after explosion on Russian freighter

Two sailors are missing following the sinking of a Russian freighter off the Spanish Mediterranean coast. 14 members of the 16-strong crew of the ship "Ursa Major" were rescued on Monday evening around 40 nautical miles off Cartagena, the newspaper "La Opinión de Murcia" and other media reported, citing the Spanish Maritime Rescue Service and the port administration of Cartagena.

Israel

Netanyahu's message: peace with those who want it

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed Christians around the world in a Christmas message. "At a time when Israel is fighting on seven fronts, we deeply appreciate the steadfast support of our Christian friends," Netanyahu said, according to his office.

Sports

From Garcia to Monteiro to Sanches

The incredible football family of Gelson Fernandes

Gelson Fernandes' family could almost put together its own football team. The former national team player talks to blue Sport about the talent in his genes. He says: "The mothers are the stars!"

American Football

Green Bay Packers ninth team in the playoffs

The Green Bay Packers become the ninth team to qualify for the National Football League (NFL) playoffs on Tuesday night.

Spain

Mbappé wants to be "much better" in 2025 than this year

Kylian Mbappé is well on his way to becoming "the old" again. After "hitting rock bottom", the French star striker is making a new attempt to reach the top at Real Madrid.

Entertainment

Thumb is green and blue

Bill Kaulitz injured on the ski slopes

The Klum-Kaulitz family is currently spending a few days in the US ski resort of Aspen. But not everything is going well for everyone in the snow: as Bill Kaulitz shows in an Instagram story, he injured himself on the slopes on the first day.

Foodnerds

Fish from the ice hole - it doesn't get any fresher than this

Ice fishing is trendy - even in Switzerland. One hotspot is Lake Oeschinen high above Kandersteg. But the effort required for a fresh catch is enormous. And gives pause for thought.

Franz Beckenbauer, Richard Lugner, Maggie Smith

The world had to say goodbye to these stars in 2024

Stars like Franz Beckenbauer, Maggie Smith and Quincy Jones had an impact on entire generations of fans. They died in 2024. And other prominent faces alongside them.

Barbara Schöneberger doesn't like tattoos

"Michelle Hunziker would be so much nicer if ..."

Barbara Schöneberger thinks tattoos are "terrible". On the sidelines of "Denn sie wissen nicht, was passiert", the presenter refers to Michelle Hunziker, who would be "so much nicer" without her upper arm tattoo.

More News

"Residents are stuck in the snow"

Snowstorm causes chaos in the Balkans

Power outages in Bosnia, traffic chaos in Serbia and Croatia and a suspended search operation in Slovenia: The onset of winter is causing trouble in the Balkans.

Avalanche/landslide

Search team finds no victims after avalanche in Valais

The descent of an avalanche in an off-piste area in the Les Crosets ski area in the municipality of Val-d'Illiez VS appears to have been harmless. Helicopters and a rescue team with dogs found no buried victims on Tuesday afternoon.

USA

Software problem delays American Airlines flights

At the beginning of the holiday season, American Airlines customers in the USA are facing delays. All aircraft were temporarily grounded. The US airline reported a "technical problem" on the X platform. However, it then resumed flight operations.

Huge chaos at American Airlines

All flights in the USA stopped due to software problem

At the beginning of the holidays, American Airlines customers in the USA have to prepare for delays. All aircraft were temporarily grounded. The US airline reported a "technical problem" on the X platform. However, it then resumed flight operations.

Space travel

Space probe passes the sun at record proximity

According to calculations by the US space agency NASA, a space probe flew closer to the sun at Christmas than any man-made object before it. The "Parker Solar Probe" came within 6.1 million kilometers of the surface of the sun.

Avalanche accident

Snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche accident in Arosa GR

The victim of the avalanche in Arosa GR on Monday evening is snowboard athlete Sophie Hediger. The member of the national snowboard cross team could only be rescued dead.

From patriot to traitor

How a Ukrainian betrayed his homeland to Putin - and is serving a life sentence

His past and convictions made him the perfect target for Russia's espionage: a Ukrainian betrayed military secrets to the Kremlin. Today he is in prison for life.

Aviation

Insolvent electric aircraft manufacturer can continue

The insolvent electric aircraft pioneer Lilium from Germany has found an investor and intends to continue its business. A consortium of investors has signed a purchase agreement for the assets of Lilium's subsidiaries.

"There was an explosion, then panic broke out"

Now an eyewitness talks about the Swiss emergency landing

An explosion, smoke in the cabin, panic on board. After the emergency landing of a Swiss plane in Graz, an eyewitness is now speaking out.

blue Music

10 years after his death

Udo Jürgens' granddaughter moves audience to tears at tribute show

An evening dedicated to Udo Jürgens: ARD paid tribute to the legendary singer with an emotional show. His granddaughter Jasmin moved the audience to tears.

The fortune of the pop queen

This is how much Helene Fischer earns in a year

For 20 years, the pop world has had its dazzling queen in Helene Fischer. The singer earns a lot of money with her music, concerts, TV appearances and advertising deals.

"It's really not my thing"

Mariah Carey has a hard time wrapping presents

She is the uncrowned "Queen of Christmas", Mariah Carey now confesses on TikTok: Wrapping presents is not her thing.

SRF in the footsteps of Egli and Fischer

"The world of Schlager is not dusty at all"

Schlager has reinvented itself: Once ridiculed, now celebrated - artists like Beatrice Egli have catapulted the genre into the 21st century. SRF shows how the pop scene has changed.

Organizers reveal secret

How to get tickets for the ESC 2025 in Basel now

The ESC will take place in Basel on May 17, 2025. The organizers have revealed the first information today. Anyone who wants to buy a ticket for the world's biggest singing competition must pre-register now.