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After ten years of negotiations and preparations, the Common European Asylum System comes into force today. The system is meant to centralise data collection, distribute the burden more fairly among EU member states and limit immigration overall – for example by setting up centres for fast-track asylum procedures at the EU's external borders. Media reactions are for the most part sceptical.

The rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna has sparked a wave of outrage in France. Despite the fact that her alleged killer had been reported to the police on several occasions in the past, the judicial authorities failed to take action. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin is now rushing to have 70,000 cases of sexual violence against minors reviewed.

The Estonian Parliament has passed a law that fundamentally changes its Penal Code on sexual offences after total of 69 members of parliament voted in favour with only 8 against. The basic principle of the 'yes model' is that sexual contact without clear consent is considered rape. This brings Estonian law into line with the Istanbul Convention on preventing violence against women.

The Fifa Men's World Cup has kicked off, the first matches have been played. A record 48 teams will compete in more than 100 games held across the three host nations, Mexico, Canada and the US, until the final on July 19. But many of the organisers' decisions seem at odds with the values the sport is supposed to embody, note commentators.

Ein tödlicher Verkehrsunfall ereignete sich am Donnerstag in Vessy GE. Ein Fussgänger wurde von einem Auto eines 18-Jährigen erfasst und starb noch vor Ort.

Der einstige Trainer der Hockey-Nati und Ex-NHL-Headcoach Ralph Krueger treibt täglich mehrere Stunden Sport. Seit der Kindheit seine grosse Leidenschaft im Sommer: Wasserskifahren. Wenn sich der 66-Jährige bewegt, ist der Parkinson-Tremor, das Zittern, wie weggeblasen.