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Switzerland agrees to pay medical bills for Italian victims of Crans Montana New Year fire

Victims and family members of a New Year fire at Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans Montana attending a Nov 2 hearing involving bar co-owner Jacques Moretti. Forty-one people were killed and 115 injured when a fire ripped through the crowded bar.
Victims and family members of a New Year fire at Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans Montana attending a Nov 2 hearing involving bar co-owner Jacques Moretti. Forty-one people were killed and 115 injured when a fire ripped through the crowded bar.

Holders Spain drawn with Norway, Ireland and Switzerland in Women's Nations League

Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Nations League - Final - Second Leg - Spain v Germany - Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - December 2, 2025 Spain's Irene Paredes lifts the trophy as she celebrates winning the UEFA Women's Nations League final with teammates REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura
Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Nations League - Final - Second Leg - Spain v Germany - Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - December 2, 2025 Spain's Irene Paredes lifts the trophy as she celebrates winning the UEFA Women's Nations League final with teammates REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

McTominay returns to Scotland squad after heart surgery

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Scotland v Brazil - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 24, 2026 Scotland's Scott McTominay in action with Brazil's Rayan IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Sam Navarro/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Scotland v Brazil - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 24, 2026 Scotland's Scott McTominay in action with Brazil's Rayan IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Sam Navarro/File Photo

Alpine skiing-Switzerland's former Olympic champion Gisin retires

FILE PHOTO: Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Women's Super G - Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - January 19, 2025 Switzerland's Michelle Gisin reacts after competing REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Women's Super G - Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - January 19, 2025 Switzerland's Michelle Gisin reacts after competing REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo

UN reports warn of large-scale damage to Earth’s ice from climate change

A drone view shows meltwater cascading down the Mont Mine glacier on a warm summer day amid climate change in Ferpecle near Evolene, Switzerland.
A drone view shows meltwater cascading down the Mont Mine glacier on a warm summer day amid climate change in Ferpecle near Evolene, Switzerland.

Man arrested over asylum centre roommate’s dismembered body in the Rhine

A part of the River Rhine in Germany. Body parts of a 33-year-old Burundian man were found in garbage bags in the river and near the shore in Switzerland near the German border.
A part of the River Rhine in Germany. Body parts of a 33-year-old Burundian man were found in garbage bags in the river and near the shore in Switzerland near the German border.

Top Swiss court upholds landmark Liberia war crimes ruling

Switzerland's national flag is displayed on the Swiss Federal Criminal Court (Bundesstrafgericht) building in Bellinzona, Switzerland, December 3, 2020. REUTERS/Emma Farge
Switzerland's national flag is displayed on the Swiss Federal Criminal Court (Bundesstrafgericht) building in Bellinzona, Switzerland, December 3, 2020. REUTERS/Emma Farge

China's Xi, Swiss president praise trade deal that boosts access

Chinese President Xi Jinping and the President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin attend a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, October 30, 2026. KYODO NEWS/Kai Naito/Pool via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping and the President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin attend a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, October 30, 2026. KYODO NEWS/Kai Naito/Pool via REUTERS

Major European banks’ third-quarter profits beat forecasts

Germany’s largest lender Deutsche Bank posted a 2% rise in profit to €1.59 billion as strength in its retail and corporate banking businesses offset weakness at the investment bank.
Germany’s largest lender Deutsche Bank posted a 2% rise in profit to €1.59 billion as strength in its retail and corporate banking businesses offset weakness at the investment bank.

Switzerland’s Xhaka and Embolo to return to international duty after Covid-19 test investigation

Granit Xhaka admitted to acquiring a fake certificate in order to be able to travel and compete in 2022..
Granit Xhaka admitted to acquiring a fake certificate in order to be able to travel and compete in 2022..

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