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Switzerland

Switzerland's Werro stunned to get win over Hodgkinson so soon

Athletics - Diamond League - Stockholm - Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Stockholm, Sweden - June 7, 2026 Switzerland's Audrey Werro celebrates after winning the women's 800m Christine Olsson/TT News Agency via REUTERS
Athletics - Diamond League - Stockholm - Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Stockholm, Sweden - June 7, 2026 Switzerland's Audrey Werro celebrates after winning the women's 800m Christine Olsson/TT News Agency via REUTERS

Businesses fear for economy if Swiss vote to cap population at 10 million

The vote is the latest example of right-wing parties tapping into anxiety over immigration, housing and public services.
The vote is the latest example of right-wing parties tapping into anxiety over immigration, housing and public services.

Mauricio Pochettino happy with US response despite 2-1 loss to Germany

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: 


Antonee Robinson #5 of United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Germany at Soldier Field on June 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.   Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: 


Antonee Robinson #5 of United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Germany at Soldier Field on June 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.   Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Switzerland agrees joint military plan with France for G7 summit

Switzerland's Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis and France's Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot attend a bilateral meeting between Switzerland and France ahead of the G7 Summit, in Geneva, Switzerland, May 8, 2026. MARTIAL TREZZINI/Pool via REUTERS
Switzerland's Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis and France's Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot attend a bilateral meeting between Switzerland and France ahead of the G7 Summit, in Geneva, Switzerland, May 8, 2026. MARTIAL TREZZINI/Pool via REUTERS

Switzerland's Embolo cleared to join team in the US

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Switzerland v Germany - St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland - March 27, 2026 Germany's Florian Wirtz in action with Switzerland's Breel Embolo REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Switzerland v Germany - St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland - March 27, 2026 Germany's Florian Wirtz in action with Switzerland's Breel Embolo REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Switzerland to deploy 4,000 troops on its side of border as France hosts G-7 summit

Overview of the Evian Resort hotel where the 2026 G7 summit will take place in Evian-les-Bains, France, April 2, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Overview of the Evian Resort hotel where the 2026 G7 summit will take place in Evian-les-Bains, France, April 2, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Switzerland's Embolo awaiting clearance to travel to US after visa submission

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Switzerland v Germany - St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland - March 27, 2026 Germany's Florian Wirtz in action with Switzerland's Breel Embolo REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Switzerland v Germany - St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland - March 27, 2026 Germany's Florian Wirtz in action with Switzerland's Breel Embolo REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Swiss voters look set to reject plan to limit population at 10 million, poll shows

Switzerland's population grew to 9.1 million in 2025 from 7.3 million in 2002.
Switzerland's population grew to 9.1 million in 2025 from 7.3 million in 2002.

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo not travelling to US as travel authorisation under review: Swiss federation

Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group B - Switzerland v Slovenia - St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland - September 8, 2025 Switzerland's Breel Embolo celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Soccer Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group B - Switzerland v Slovenia - St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland - September 8, 2025 Switzerland's Breel Embolo celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Resurgent Swiss seek new story to break World Cup hoodoo

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - International Friendly - Switzerland v Germany - St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland - March 27, 2026 Switzerland's Joel Almada Monteiro celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - International Friendly - Switzerland v Germany - St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland - March 27, 2026 Switzerland's Joel Almada Monteiro celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.