https://lostinthejungle.ch/en Média d'actualité suisse trilingue en https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/sport/tour-de-france-2026-stage-9-shortened-30-km-due-extreme-heat-9sdbdv https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/sport/tour-de-france-2026-stage-9-shortened-30-km-due-extreme-heat-9sdbdv Tour de France organizers (ASO) announced on July 11, 2026, that Stage 9 would be shortened by 30 km due to extreme heat in the Corrèze department. Météo-France had placed the region on red heat-wave alert. The race distance was reduced from 185.5 km to 155.5 km. The announcement came shortly after the finish of Stage 8 in Bergerac. According to franceinfo, this would be the first time in Tour history that a stage has been shortened for this reason. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:23:22 GMT https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/climate/guin-fr-artisanal-ice-cream-salon-offers-handmade-ice-cream-fe46xj https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/climate/guin-fr-artisanal-ice-cream-salon-offers-handmade-ice-cream-fe46xj According to 24heures and Tribune de Genève, the artisanal ice cream salon Maxsimo in Guin (canton of Fribourg) offers ice cream specially designed for dogs. The managers, Massimiliano Lanzafame and Simona Zito, have developed recipes without lactose or refined sugar. Carrot-apple, banana, and coconut flavors are particularly appreciated by dog owners. Veterinarian Isabelle Gauderon, however, urges caution: the very low temperature of ice cream can cause gastritis, an inflammatory disease of the stomach lining, in dogs. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:23:26 GMT https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/switzerland/tribune-de-geneve-offers-catch-up-reading-selection-summer-v-u5vyd0 https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/switzerland/tribune-de-geneve-offers-catch-up-reading-selection-summer-v-u5vyd0 Tribune de Genève (TDG), a Swiss newspaper, published on July 11, 2026, a curated selection of novels recommended for summer reading. Rather than featuring new releases, this list focuses on previously published titles that readers may have missed—positioning it as a 'catch-up' selection for those looking to use their vacation time to revisit overlooked works. The article presents these recommendations as an opportunity to tackle accumulated reading backlogs over the summer months. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:23:23 GMT https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/switzerland/swiss-army-shooting-simulators-considered-reduce-training-ex-1grt1x https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/switzerland/swiss-army-shooting-simulators-considered-reduce-training-ex-1grt1x According to Tribune de Genève, the Swiss Army is considering testing shooting simulators — nicknamed "shooting galleries" — to reduce noise pollution from military training exercises. These devices would be modeled after shooting facilities used by hunters. The initiative responds to mounting complaints from residents about noise from military training drills. These reports stem from a single source and await further confirmation. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:23:22 GMT https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/switzerland/swiss-army-shooting-simulators-under-study-reduce-training-n-b3d2q7 https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/switzerland/swiss-army-shooting-simulators-under-study-reduce-training-n-b3d2q7 According to 24heures.ch, the Swiss Army is considering testing shooting simulators—known as 'firing ranges' or 'shooting cinemas'—to reduce noise from military training exercises. This initiative stems from growing public complaints about the noise generated by these military drills. The proposed simulators would be modeled after shooting ranges used by hunters. No timeline for deployment, budget, or pilot site has been disclosed. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:23:22 GMT https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/switzerland/24heuresch-unveils-catch-up-selection-novels-read-during-vac-wfipae https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/switzerland/24heuresch-unveils-catch-up-selection-novels-read-during-vac-wfipae On July 11, 2026, 24heures.ch published a selection of novels for summer reading. Presented as a 'catch-up' list, it brings together titles that are not necessarily recent releases. The editorial team itself describes this as a 'small' selection. The initiative targets readers who want to revisit older or overlooked novels during their vacation period, offering a curated but limited collection rather than a comprehensive summer reading guide. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:23:20 GMT https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/world/typhoon-bavi-nearly-2-million-people-evacuated-china-0zcwsi https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/world/typhoon-bavi-nearly-2-million-people-evacuated-china-0zcwsi According to France Info, nearly 2 million people were evacuated in China on July 11, 2026, as Typhoon Bavi approached the mainland. The typhoon previously struck Taiwan and several Japanese islands before heading toward China's eastern coasts. A Chinese state media outlet forecasts exceptionally heavy rainfall in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, located in eastern China. The full extent of damage to territories already affected by the storm remains unknown. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:23:19 GMT https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/climate/france-pledges-100-million-30000-air-conditioners-hospitals-3otqgj https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/climate/france-pledges-100-million-30000-air-conditioners-hospitals-3otqgj The French government announced a €100 million package in late June to adapt health facilities to extreme heat episodes, according to Franceinfo. The announcement also includes 30,000 mobile air conditioners for French hospitals. As France faces a heatwave on July 11, 2026, questions remain about whether these air conditioners have actually been delivered, according to the same source. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:23:21 GMT https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/sport/wimbledon-brittany-tennis-fan-recreates-grass-court-his-gard-djv9zq https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/sport/wimbledon-brittany-tennis-fan-recreates-grass-court-his-gard-djv9zq A Brittany-based tennis enthusiast named Christophe Natu has built a grass tennis court in his garden, directly inspired by Wimbledon, according to France Info. He maintains it with meticulous care. This initiative coincides with the Wimbledon finals: according to France Info, the women's final is scheduled for July 11, 2026, and the men's final for July 12, 2026. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:23:23 GMT https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/sport/2026-world-cup-macron-skip-france-spain-semifinal-but-eyes-f-i6yv2t https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/sport/2026-world-cup-macron-skip-france-spain-semifinal-but-eyes-f-i6yv2t Emmanuel Macron will not travel to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal between France and Spain, according to franceinfo. The Élysée has confirmed that the French president intends to cross the Atlantic for the final if France qualifies. According to franceinfo, the men's 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for July 19, 2026, in New York. France's team is coached by Didier Deschamps for this tournament, according to the same source. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:23:22 GMT https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/world/parcoursup-over-126000-candidates-without-admission-offers-j-cdhhvg https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/world/parcoursup-over-126000-candidates-without-admission-offers-j-cdhhvg Over 126,000 applicants registered on Parcoursup, France's university admissions platform, had not received admission offers by July 11, 2026, according to reports by franceinfo. The platform's complementary admission phase remains open until September 10, 2026, according to the same source. This information comes from a single source and has not been independently verified. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:23:20 GMT https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/sport/france-defeats-australia-42-26-brisbane-nations-championship-gjj812 https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/sport/france-defeats-australia-42-26-brisbane-nations-championship-gjj812 According to reports, France's rugby team defeated Australia 42-26 in Brisbane on July 11, 2026, during the Nations Championship. It was France's second match in this competition. France dominated the encounter overall, but experienced a dip in performance late in the first half, according to the same reports. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:23:23 GMT https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/world/seveso-50-years-later-disaster-that-transformed-industrial-r-c7xxnj https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/world/seveso-50-years-later-disaster-that-transformed-industrial-r-c7xxnj Fifty years ago, on July 10, 1976, a chemical factory near Milan triggered an industrial catastrophe in Seveso, Italy, according to France Info. The accident caused extensive dioxin contamination. France Info describes this event as a pivotal moment in European environmental consciousness. According to the same source, the town of Seveso lent its name to a European directive regulating high-risk industrial activities. In 2026, the 50th anniversary of the disaster is being commemorated. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:41:49 GMT https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/world/scaloni-defends-messi-before-2026-world-cup-quarterfinal-aga-1j6kim https://lostinthejungle.ch/en/world/scaloni-defends-messi-before-2026-world-cup-quarterfinal-aga-1j6kim Ahead of the Argentina-Switzerland quarterfinal at the 2026 World Cup, Argentina's manager Lionel Scaloni publicly defended Lionel Messi, according to franceinfo. On Friday, July 10, 2026, Scaloni told the press he does not appreciate criticism about Messi's level of play. Scaloni also stated that his team and Messi deserve an apology. Argentina and Switzerland are set to face each other in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup according to information reported by franceinfo. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:27:43 GMT