Stories from Lausanne · Switzerland

An experimental validation was performed for a fast, control-oriented, physics-informed surrogate model used for plasma equilibrium reconstruction in the TCV tokamak. The model was developed by researchers including M. Mele, with contributions from the TCV and EUROfusion Tokamak Exploitation teams.

The International Fencing Federation announced that Russian and Belarusian athletes are authorized to compete under their national flags and anthems. This decision was published on the organization's website.

European Gymnastics has decided to lift all restrictions on the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes. This decision follows the World Gymnastics Ad-Hoc rules no longer being in force.

The pharmaceutical industry is confronting a potential dependency on GLP-1 treatments, commonly used for obesity.

An international police operation has dismantled a money laundering network linked to cocaine trafficking. The operation, involving the Swiss cantonal police of Vaud, resulted in seizures of assets.

A demonstration against the Olympic Games is scheduled for Wednesday in front of the IOC headquarters in Lausanne. Protesters aim to 'end the Olympic system'.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) made a decision yesterday to accept Ukraine again into its organization. This reinstatement has reportedly caused reactions from neighboring countries and international organizations.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has rapidly launched a series of 'Adapting to the Future' reforms. The International Olympic Committee's special plenary session next month is planned to discuss and adopt measures for the "Adapting to Future" series of reforms.

RTS, in collaboration with Cinémathèque suisse, is inviting the public to experience or re-experience the film 'Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain'. The event will feature a photo booth and garden gnomes as a nod to the film.

The International Olympic Committee has lifted restrictions previously placed on athletes following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The lifting of these measures is part of a broader sectoral shift. Volunteers are assisting with the event, which includes 120 people managing setup and teardown. The group of volunteers has grown as participants return for subsequent years.