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Conflict & SecurityThree killed in Cirrus SR22T plane crash in Swiss Alps
A single-engine Cirrus SR22T plane crashed in the Swiss Alps, killing all three people on board. The incident occurred near Leukerbad in the canton of Valais. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and the identities of the victims are still being determined.
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ClimateSpitze Stei rock formation threatens Swiss village Kandersteg as permafrost thaws
Kandersteg, Switzerland, faces a potential landslide from the Spitze Stei rock formation, destabilised by thawing permafrost. Scientists and residents weigh the risks as monitoring and evacuation plans are in place, following a similar disaster in nearby Blatten in 2025.
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