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  Geneva is reactivating its heatwave plan from today as another spell of high temperatures is forecast to last until at least next Monday.

• Air conditioners run out

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• More kids suffer from abuse

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• Geneva airport at centre of easyJet takeover

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• 5 charged after Alain Prost robbery

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• Job hunter docked benefit for volunteering

  A Vaud jobseeker who volunteered at the Caribana festival last month has been docked CHF 660.- in unemployment benefits, after his fund ruled the work did not count as real volunteering.