Bitesize News from Monday, July 20th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Storms possible at end of week
The heatwave is taking a break this week, with MeteoSwiss forecasting cooler and more stable air across the country and no thunderstorm risk until Friday.
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Politician on trial accused of rape and drug assault
Aargau prosecutors are asking for a life sentence for a former Swiss People’s Party cantonal MP accused of drugging and raping several women and a girl over a period of years.
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Swiss People's Party says EU treaty helps crime
Switzerland's largest party is warning that the country's new treaty package with the European Union would let criminals cross the border freely, a claim legal experts call vastly exaggerated.
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Waterways dry
Switzerland's dams are less than half full, the lowest level in two decades, after weeks of heat and no rain have drained rivers and lakes across the country.
