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US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kiev has credible intelligence that Russia plans to disrupt the Global Peace Summit to be held in Switzerland in June. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:36Published 2 days ago

US Vetoes Resolution to Grant Palestine Full UN Membership US Vetoes Resolution , to Grant Palestine , Full UN Membership. On April 18, the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution that would have allowed Palestine to become a full United Nations.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 1 week ago

Iran Attack On Israel: Iran threatens to target U.S bases if U.S backs Israeli retaliation\| Oneindia Amid rising tensions in the West Asia region, Iran has conveyed a message to the US through Switzerland, cautioning that its bases could become targets if Washington supports Israel's retaliatory.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:02Published 2 weeks ago

State of the Union: Decisions on climate, transparency and migration In this edition of State of the Union, we focus on the climate ruling against Switzerland, fairness in the European election campaign and the new EU Migration and Asylum Pact Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 07:00Published 2 weeks ago

International Court Rules Against Switzerland for Climate-Related Human Rights Violations International Court Rules Against, Switzerland for Climate-Related , Human Rights Violations. On April 9, an international court in France ruled that Switzerland's inability to address the climate.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 2 weeks ago

'The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the Swiss government' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:46Published 2 weeks ago

Swiss women win landmark climate case at Europe top human rights court Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:47Published 2 weeks ago

Five people killed as Flixbus overturns in Germany The bus was headed from Berlin to Switzerland before it crashed in eastern Germany. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:10Published on March 27, 2024

These Are the Happiest Countries on Earth in 2024 These Are the Happiest Countries , on Earth in 2024. The World Happiness Report was released on March 20. It was compiled using global survey data based on life evaluations from 2021 to 2023. Six.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on March 21, 2024

The History of International Women's Day The History of , International Women's Day. For more than 100 years, March 8 has been known as a special day for women. . It was first celebrated in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 00:52Published on March 8, 2024

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'Evenly-balanced' Euros group gives Scotland hope Scotland have an "evenly-balanced" Euro 2024 group after being drawn with hosts Germany in the opening game, as well as Hungary and Switzerland, says head coach Steve Clarke. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2023
Watch: Scotland men v Switzerland in semi-finals Watch live coverage as defending men's champions Scotland meet Switzerland in the semi-finals of the European Curling Championships. BBC Sport - Published on November 23, 2023
LIVE: Scotland women v Switzerland Coverage of the European Curling Championships 2023 Live from Aberdeen BBC Sport - Published on November 21, 2023

Swiss woman's murder: Initial autopsy report suggests death due to suffocation The initial autopsy report of a Swiss woman found dead in West Delhi suggests that she died from suffocation. The body of Nina Berger, aged around 30 years, was discovered with her limbs tied with.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 30, 2023
16-year-old Brookes wins bronze for GB in Switzerland Britain's Mia Brookes starts her season in style with bronze in the Big Air World Cup in Chur, Switzerland. BBC Sport - Published on October 22, 2023
Brookes wins Big Air World Cup bronze British teenager Mia Brookes wins bronze in the season-opening Big Air World Cup in Chur, Switzerland. BBC Sport - Published on October 21, 2023

UK and Ireland confirmed as Euro 2028 hosts The UK and Republic of Ireland will host the 2028 European Championship, Uefa confirms at a meeting in Switzerland. BBC Sport - Published on October 10, 2023
Switzerland has lost 10% of its glaciers in just two years in 'catastrophic' ice melt Switzerland has lost 10% of its glaciers in just two years, research shows, after high summer heat and low winter snowfall. Sky News - Published on September 28, 2023
World champions Spain hit five on home return Spain turn on the style in their first match on home soil since winning the Women's World Cup to crush Switzerland in Cordoba. BBC Sport - Published on September 26, 2023
Body of British hiker found in Swiss Alps The family of a British hiker who went missing in Switzerland three months ago have confirmed his body has been found. Sky News - Published on September 25, 2023

Kokkinakis win boosts Australia's Davis Cup hopes Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis beats Switzerland's Dominic Stricker to boost his country's chances of reaching the Davis Cup Final Eight. BBC Sport - Published on September 16, 2023
Great Britain win to strengthen Davis Cup hopes Great Britain take a positive step towards the Davis Cup Finals knockout stage as Dan Evans and Neal Skupski secure a hard-fought victory against Switzerland. BBC Sport - Published on September 15, 2023
Murray fights back to win emotional Davis Cup match Watch the best shots as Great Britain's Andy Murray fought back from as set down to beat Switzerland's Leandro Riedi, later revealing he was missing his grandmother's funeral to play in the Davis Cup.. BBC Sport - Published on September 15, 2023	Murray dedicates Davis Cup win to grandmother Great Britain's Andy Murray dedicates his Davis Cup win over Switzerland's Leandro Riedi to his grandmother, after revealing he was missing her funeral to play in the tournament. BBC Sport - Published on September 15, 2023
Murray digs deep to give GB lead in Davis Cup tie Andy Murray overcomes a tough test from Leandro Riedi to give Britain a winning start in their Davis Cup round-robin tie against Switzerland. BBC Sport - Published on September 15, 2023	Watch: Murray and Riedi play out entertaining rally Watch Andy Murray and Leandro Riedi play out an entertaining rally during Great Britain's Davis Cup match against Switzerland. BBC Sport - Published on September 15, 2023
Davis Cup: Murray v Riedi as GB face Switzerland - watch & text Andy Murray faces Leandro Riedi in the first singles as Great Britain play Switzerland in the Davis Cup group stage - watch and live text. BBC Sport - Published on September 14, 2023	France beat Switzerland in GB's Davis Cup group France beat Switzerland in the opening match of the same Davis Cup Finals group as Great Britain while Chile, Serbia and the Netherlands also win. BBC Sport - Published on September 12, 2023
Fitzpatrick & MacIntyre confirm Ryder Cup places Matt Fitzpatrick books his place at the Ryder Cup with a third-place finish as Sweden's Ludvig Aberg wins the European Masters in Switzerland. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2023	Fitzpatrick leads at halfway in Switzerland England's Matt Fitzpatrick marks his 29th birthday with an impressive second round 65 to retain the lead at the halfway stage of the European Masters. BBC Sport - Published on September 1, 2023
UBS to cut 3,000 jobs in Switzerland despite huge profits from takeover of rival Swiss banking giant UBS has reported a record pre-tax profit of $29bn (£22.8bn) in the latest quarter following its takeover of Credit Suisse. Sky News - Published on August 31, 2023	Watch the best of Hibs' impressive win over Luzern Watch the best of the action as Hibernian beat Swiss side Luzern in the first leg of their Europa Conference League qualifier. BBC Sport - Published on August 10, 2023
Hibs eye Villa tie after late double against Luzern Two late goals give Hibernian a potentially priceless advantage to take to Switzerland in their Europa Conference League qualifier against Luzern. BBC Sport - Published on August 10, 2023	Switzerland win Worlds team time trial mixed relay Switzerland successfully defend their team time trial mixed relay title at the Cycling World Championships in Glasgow. BBC Sport - Published on August 8, 2023
'We have 23 Ballons d'Or' - Spain show they are contenders After losing 4-0 to Japan in their previous match, Spain show they have rediscovered the form that makes them Women's World Cup contenders with a classy win over Switzerland. BBC Sport - Published on August 5, 2023	Spain thrash Switzerland to reach World Cup last eight Watch highlights as Spain thrash Switzerland 5-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time. BBC Sport - Published on August 5, 2023
'Disastrous!' Spain's Codina scores own goal Spain's Laia Codina scores a "disastrous" own goal to level the scores between her side and Switzerland in their last 16 match at the Fifa Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on August 5, 2023	Watch Fifa Women's World Cup: Build-up to Switzerland v Spain in last 16 Watch live coverage & follow text updates as Switzerland face Spain in the last 16 at the 2023 Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on August 4, 2023
Spain won't forget heavy Japan defeat - Vilda Jorge Vilda says Spain will not forget their 4-0 defeat by Japan when they face Switzerland in the Women's World Cup on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on August 4, 2023	Family and friends of missing British hiker 'extremely worried' The family and friends of a British hiker last seen on a Swiss mountain six weeks ago say they are "extremely worried". Sky News - Published on August 3, 2023
Visa processing in India overtakes pre-Covid levels; group appointments not suspended:’ Swiss Embassy Switzerland is not out of bounds for Indians going in groups due to the country’s embassy here not processing group visas. The Swiss embassy in India on Thursday said it “has not suspended Schengen.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 3, 2023	Swiss embassy suspends Schengen visa applications for Indians till October If you are planning a trip to Switzerland, you may have to reschedule it. The Swiss embassy in New Delhi has announced that it will not be accepting Schengen visa applications for Indian tour groups.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 3, 2023
Co-hosts New Zealand exit World Cup after draw Watch the highlights as co-hosts New Zealand get knocked out of the Women's World Cup after 0-0 draw against Switzerland. BBC Sport - Published on July 30, 2023	Fifa Women's World Cup: Watch Switzerland v NZ & updates from Norway game Watch as Switzerland face New Zealand and follow updates from both games in Group A at the 2023 Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 29, 2023
New Zealand aiming for last 16 as Norway hang on Norway face the Philippines, Switzerland play New Zealand, South Korea take on Morocco and Germany are up against Colombia on day 11 of the Fifa Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 29, 2023	Body of climber missing since 1986 discovered on melting Swiss glacier The remains of a German man who went missing while climbing near Switzerland's iconic Matterhorn mountain 37 years ago have been recovered. Sky News - Published on July 28, 2023
Norway & Switzerland share goalless draw Watch highlights as former winners Norway fight to stay in the Women's World Cup after a draw against Switzerland leaves them bottom of Group A with one game to go. BBC Sport - Published on July 25, 2023	Norway fighting to stay in World Cup after draw Former winners Norway face an early exit from the Women's World Cup after a draw with Switzerland leaves them bottom of Group A. BBC Sport - Published on July 25, 2023
Phair, 16, set for history: WWC day six preview What to expect from day six of the Fifa Women's World Cup, with Colombia facing South Korea, New Zealand playing the Philippines and Switzerland meeting Norway. BBC Sport - Published on July 24, 2023	Switzerland score twice to earn win over Philippines Watch highlights as Switzerland open their 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over debutants the Philippines in Dunedin, New Zealand. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2023
Philippines v Switzerland - follow text updates Follow text updates as Philippines face Switzerland in Group A of the Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2023	Fraser-Pryce powers to victory on 100m return Three-time Olympic champion Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce powers to victory in her first 100m sprint of the 2023 season in Luzern, Switzerland. BBC Sport - Published on July 20, 2023
'Rock stars' Canada & 'miraculous' Philippines - day two preview BBC Sport takes a look at what to expect from day two of the Women's World Cup with Nigeria playing Canada, the Philippines facing Switzerland and Spain taking on Costa Rica. BBC Sport - Published on July 20, 2023	Burnley sign Switzerland forward Amdouni from Basel Burnley sign Switzerland forward Zeki Amdouni on a five-year deal from Basel for an undisclosed fee. BBC Sport - Published on July 19, 2023
UK to be worst hit by increase in 'uncomfortably hot days' globally The UK and Switzerland will be the worst affected globally by a relative increase in "uncomfortably hot days" on the way, a vast new study has warned. Sky News - Published on July 13, 2023	Pandemic over, people on travel spree again: Survey Now that the Covid-19 pandemic has abated, people are planning more for trips abroad and Dubai, Maldives, Singapore and Switzerland have emerged to be their most-preferred destinations, as per a survey.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 11, 2023

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'Evenly-balanced' Euros group gives Scotland hope

Watch: Scotland men v Switzerland in semi-finals

LIVE: Scotland women v Switzerland

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16-year-old Brookes wins bronze for GB in Switzerland

Brookes wins Big Air World Cup bronze

UK and Ireland confirmed as Euro 2028 hosts

Switzerland has lost 10% of its glaciers in just two years in 'catastrophic' ice melt

World champions Spain hit five on home return

Body of British hiker found in Swiss Alps

Kokkinakis win boosts Australia's Davis Cup hopes

Great Britain win to strengthen Davis Cup hopes

Murray fights back to win emotional Davis Cup match

Murray dedicates Davis Cup win to grandmother

Murray digs deep to give GB lead in Davis Cup tie

Watch: Murray and Riedi play out entertaining rally

Davis Cup: Murray v Riedi as GB face Switzerland - watch & text

France beat Switzerland in GB's Davis Cup group

Fitzpatrick & MacIntyre confirm Ryder Cup places

Fitzpatrick leads at halfway in Switzerland

UBS to cut 3,000 jobs in Switzerland despite huge profits from takeover of rival

Watch the best of Hibs' impressive win over Luzern

Hibs eye Villa tie after late double against Luzern

Switzerland win Worlds team time trial mixed relay

'We have 23 Ballons d'Or' - Spain show they are contenders

Spain thrash Switzerland to reach World Cup last eight

'Disastrous!' Spain's Codina scores own goal

Watch Fifa Women's World Cup: Build-up to Switzerland v Spain in last 16

Spain won't forget heavy Japan defeat - Vilda

Family and friends of missing British hiker 'extremely worried'

Visa processing in India overtakes pre-Covid levels; group appointments not suspended:’ Swiss Embassy

Swiss embassy suspends Schengen visa applications for Indians till October

Co-hosts New Zealand exit World Cup after draw

Fifa Women's World Cup: Watch Switzerland v NZ & updates from Norway game

New Zealand aiming for last 16 as Norway hang on

Body of climber missing since 1986 discovered on melting Swiss glacier

Norway & Switzerland share goalless draw

Norway fighting to stay in World Cup after draw

Phair, 16, set for history: WWC day six preview

Switzerland score twice to earn win over Philippines

Philippines v Switzerland - follow text updates

Fraser-Pryce powers to victory on 100m return

'Rock stars' Canada & 'miraculous' Philippines - day two preview

Burnley sign Switzerland forward Amdouni from Basel

UK to be worst hit by increase in 'uncomfortably hot days' globally

Pandemic over, people on travel spree again: Survey