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Cartier-owner Richemont's sales beat boosts luxury sector as jewellery shines - Reuters
Cartier-owner Richemont's sales beat boosts luxury sector as jewellery shines Reuters
July 15, 2026IOC asked to investigate FIFA president's role in Balogun reversal - Reuters
IOC asked to investigate FIFA president's role in Balogun reversal Reuters
July 15, 2026Google probed by Swiss regulator over Android default search feature - Reuters
Google probed by Swiss regulator over Android default search feature Reuters
July 14, 2026The secretive crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor
Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.
July 13, 2026Villa working on deal for Switzerland's Manzambi
Aston Villa are working on a deal for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi as they attempt to hijack a move to Newcastle United.
July 13, 2026Arsenal want Argentina's Alvarez - Monday's gossip
Arsenal want to sign Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, Aston Villa hijack Newcastle's move for Johan Manzambi, plus more.
July 12, 2026Potential World Cup expansion to be discussed after 2026 edition - Infantino - Reuters
Potential World Cup expansion to be discussed after 2026 edition - Infantino Reuters
July 12, 2026Swiss fans salute team after World Cup run ends in defeat by Argentina - Reuters
Swiss fans salute team after World Cup run ends in defeat by Argentina Reuters
July 12, 2026Scaloni says suffering is in Argentina's DNA after extra-time win over Switzerland - Reuters
Scaloni says suffering is in Argentina's DNA after extra-time win over Switzerland Reuters
July 12, 2026Switzerland coach blasts 'unacceptable' VAR rule after Argentina defeat - Reuters
Switzerland coach blasts 'unacceptable' VAR rule after Argentina defeat Reuters
July 12, 2026Argentina strike late in extra time to sink 10-man Swiss and reach World Cup semis - Reuters
Argentina strike late in extra time to sink 10-man Swiss and reach World Cup semis Reuters
July 12, 2026Swiss without injured Manzambi for Argentina quarter-final, Yakin says - Reuters
Swiss without injured Manzambi for Argentina quarter-final, Yakin says Reuters
July 10, 2026Mission creep: FIFA's embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup - Reuters
Mission creep: FIFA's embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup Reuters
July 10, 2026Swift starts blockchain ledger with initial set of 17 banks - Reuters
Swift starts blockchain ledger with initial set of 17 banks Reuters
July 9, 2026Unusual or predictable? How Europe is dominating the World Cup
Six of the eight quarter-finalists at the World Cup in North America are from Europe, so why are they doing so well and what does history tell us about the chances of one of them winning it all?
July 8, 2026Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach quarter-finals
Gregor Kobel is Switzerland's penalty hero, after pulling off a stunning shootout save from Colombia's Cucho Hernandez to help set up a quarter-final clash with Argentina.
July 8, 2026Watch every penalty from Switzerland v Colombia shootout
Watch the full penalties as Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 in the shootout to advance to the quarter-finals.
July 8, 2026Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 - Reuters
Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 Reuters
July 7, 2026Flexibility key for Colombia's Lorenzo as Swiss challenge awaits - Reuters
Flexibility key for Colombia's Lorenzo as Swiss challenge awaits Reuters
July 7, 2026FIFA defends Balogun decision, Trump calls red card U-turn 'brilliant' - Reuters
FIFA defends Balogun decision, Trump calls red card U-turn 'brilliant' Reuters
July 6, 2026The numbers behind Spain defence chasing World Cup history
With Spain yet to concede at the 2026 World Cup and on the brink of another tournament record, BBC Sport examines the numbers behind the shutouts.
July 6, 2026UEFA slams FIFA's 'unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable' Balogun decision - Reuters
UEFA slams FIFA's 'unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable' Balogun decision Reuters
July 6, 2026From one to 16 - ranking every team left in the World Cup
BBC Sport ranks the 16 teams left in the World Cup. Do Argentina deserve to be in the top three? Should Norway be higher? What about England's position?
July 4, 2026Colombia edge Ghana 1-0 to set up Switzerland showdown - Reuters
Colombia edge Ghana 1-0 to set up Switzerland showdown Reuters
July 4, 2026'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts
Temperature records have tumbled across the UK and Europe as scientists warn it is a sign of things to come.
July 4, 2026Xhaka set to stay at Sunderland despite Chelsea interest
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka is set to stay at the club this summer, despite interest from Chelsea.
July 3, 2026Swiss glaciers rapidly lose protective snow in punishing European heatwave - Reuters
Swiss glaciers rapidly lose protective snow in punishing European heatwave Reuters
July 3, 2026Swiss steel sees off Algeria World Cup challenge, says Yakin - Reuters
Swiss steel sees off Algeria World Cup challenge, says Yakin Reuters
July 3, 2026Soccer-Switzerland sweep past Algeria to make World Cup last 16 - Reuters
Soccer-Switzerland sweep past Algeria to make World Cup last 16 Reuters
July 3, 2026Switzerland make two changes, Algeria three for World Cup last-32 clash - Reuters
Switzerland make two changes, Algeria three for World Cup last-32 clash Reuters
July 3, 2026Rebel Catholic group in Switzerland unrepentant over excommunication - Reuters
Rebel Catholic group in Switzerland unrepentant over excommunication Reuters
July 2, 2026Rebel Catholic group ordains bishops in Switzerland, defying Pope Leo - Reuters
Rebel Catholic group ordains bishops in Switzerland, defying Pope Leo Reuters
July 1, 2026England's warmest June on record following historic heatwave
England saw its warmest June since records began in 1865 and the second warmest for the whole of the UK according to data just released by the Met Office.
July 1, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Nestle to cut artificial colourings from all products by end-2026 - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Nestle to cut artificial colourings from all products by end-2026 Reuters
June 30, 2026FDA set to review Sandoz's generic GLP-1s - Reuters
FDA set to review Sandoz's generic GLP-1s Reuters
June 29, 2026Move over Messi and Ronaldo - the new generation shining at World Cup
BBC Sport looks at five young players who are making a big impression on the same World Cup stage as veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
June 29, 2026Derided by Leeds, snubbed by USA - but Marsch becoming Canada hero
Derided by Leeds fans and snubbed by the USA, Jesse Marsch has faced difficult moments in his career - but appears to have found his home with Canada as they look to reach the World Cup last 16.
June 28, 2026Canada eligible to join Eurovision competition
Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the idea of Canada joining the song contest in his 2025 budget.
June 26, 2026Swatch claiming $170 million in damages against Samsung over trademark infringement, FT reports - Reuters
Swatch claiming $170 million in damages against Samsung over trademark infringement, FT reports Reuters
June 26, 2026Three Britons reach Wimbledon through qualifying
A trio of Britons - Ollie Tarvet, Billy Harris and Max Basing - qualify for the Wimbledon main draw.
June 25, 2026Vargas, Manzambi strike as Switzerland top group with 2-1 victory over Canada - Reuters
Vargas, Manzambi strike as Switzerland top group with 2-1 victory over Canada Reuters
June 24, 2026Switzerland starts talks to acquire non-US air defence system - Reuters
Switzerland starts talks to acquire non-US air defence system Reuters
June 24, 2026Fewer job offers for junior roles due to AI, Swiss study shows - Reuters
Fewer job offers for junior roles due to AI, Swiss study shows Reuters
June 24, 2026No extra revenue for Fifa from hydration breaks - Infantino
Hydration breaks at the World Cup are "purely a sporting matter" and bring "no additional revenue for Fifa", says president Gianni Infantino.
June 24, 2026Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back
Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.
June 23, 2026Schools close as more than half of France under red heat alerts
The health minister warns many citizens "will suffer", with temperatures set to peak on Monday.
June 22, 2026US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran's claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.
June 21, 2026US VP Vance arrives in Switzerland for peace talks with Iran - Reuters
US VP Vance arrives in Switzerland for peace talks with Iran Reuters
June 21, 2026Why are so many World Cup goals being scored late?
World Cup 2026 is witnessing a surge in late goals. Longer stoppage times, tactical substitutions and hydration breaks are reshaping matches
June 20, 2026Israel and Hezbollah continue strikes despite ceasefire agreement
Deaths are reported in southern Lebanon, with the IDF saying it hit "Hezbollah terrorist targets" after the group fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces.
June 20, 2026Trump envoy, Iranian minister head to Switzerland for talks - Reuters
Trump envoy, Iranian minister head to Switzerland for talks Reuters
June 20, 2026Uncertainty hangs over timing of US-Iran peace talks as Switzerland meeting scrapped - Reuters
Uncertainty hangs over timing of US-Iran peace talks as Switzerland meeting scrapped Reuters
June 19, 2026Hat-trick hero & Swiss wonderkid - World Cup duo set for Premier League?
Will Canada hat-trick hero Jonathan David and Swiss goal-scoring midfielder Johan Manzambi be playing in the Premier League next season?
June 19, 2026Manzambi double helps Swiss crush Bosnia 4-1 in World Cup - Reuters
Manzambi double helps Swiss crush Bosnia 4-1 in World Cup Reuters
June 18, 2026Manzambi double propels Switzerland to win against Bosnia
Substitute Johan Manzambi scores twice in a thrilling final 20 minutes, as Switzerland beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 to edge towards a place in the World Cup round of 32.
June 18, 2026Switzerland says talks planned for Friday between Iran and U.S. - Reuters
Switzerland says talks planned for Friday between Iran and U.S. Reuters
June 18, 2026Bosnia ready to shed underdog reputation, face Switzerland as equals - Reuters
Bosnia ready to shed underdog reputation, face Switzerland as equals Reuters
June 18, 2026Switzerland seek response against Bosnia after Qatar frustration - Reuters
Switzerland seek response against Bosnia after Qatar frustration Reuters
June 18, 2026Iran sends tankers loaded with oil past US military blockade
Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows.
June 17, 2026MSC denies media report it looking to buy stake in Hapag-Lloyd - Reuters
MSC denies media report it looking to buy stake in Hapag-Lloyd Reuters
June 17, 2026Wall Street rallies, Dow ends with record on US-Iran deal, oil price slide - Reuters
Wall Street rallies, Dow ends with record on US-Iran deal, oil price slide Reuters
June 15, 2026South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91
Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.
June 15, 2026What the US and Iran say is in the memorandum to end the war - Reuters
What the US and Iran say is in the memorandum to end the war Reuters
June 15, 2026Unclear if US-Iran agreement will provide respite to Lebanon
Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.
June 15, 2026Oil prices slide after Pakistan announces deal between US and Iran
Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.
June 15, 2026Dollar hits 10-day low as US, Iran reach peace deal - Reuters
Dollar hits 10-day low as US, Iran reach peace deal Reuters
June 15, 2026Gold extends gains after US, Iran reach peace deal - Reuters
Gold extends gains after US, Iran reach peace deal Reuters
June 15, 2026Surge in scams as fraudsters use AI to target people
On average, nearly eight cases of fraud in which money is stolen are reported in the UK every minute.
June 14, 2026Oil slips over 4% after US, Iran reach peace deal, reopen Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Oil slips over 4% after US, Iran reach peace deal, reopen Strait of Hormuz Reuters
June 14, 2026Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in Geneva
Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes.
June 14, 2026Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say
Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.
June 14, 2026Was this offside? Technology fault leaves questions over VAR images
Fifa have blamed a technical fault for the delay in releasing the VAR images after a potential - and controversial - offside call during Qatar's World Cup draw with Switzerland.
June 14, 2026Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population at 10 million - Reuters
Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population at 10 million Reuters
June 14, 2026Qatar hail first World Cup point after late goal stuns Switzerland in 1-1 draw - Reuters
Qatar hail first World Cup point after late goal stuns Switzerland in 1-1 draw Reuters
June 13, 2026Switzerland stunned by late Qatar equaliser
Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi scores a stoppage-time equaliser to earn his country their first ever World Cup point against Switzerland in San Francisco.
June 13, 2026Khoukhi heads home late equaliser for Qatar against Switzerland
Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi heads home an equaliser in added on time as his side earn their first ever World Cup point against Switzerland in San Francisco.
June 13, 2026Qatar's top scorer Almoez on the bench, Swiss largely unchanged - Reuters
Qatar's top scorer Almoez on the bench, Swiss largely unchanged Reuters
June 13, 2026Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million
The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.
June 13, 2026Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred - Reuters
Rolex raises gold watch prices again as super-rich buyers are undeterred Reuters
June 12, 2026Larin equaliser earns Canada first ever World Cup point
Cyle Larin comes off the bench to score for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn the co-hosts a 1-1 draw as they pick up their first ever point at a World Cup.
June 12, 2026Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.
June 12, 2026Iran team chief slams FIFA’s 'lack of coordination' on visa issues - Reuters
Iran team chief slams FIFA’s 'lack of coordination' on visa issues Reuters
June 12, 2026FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup - Reuters
FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup Reuters
June 10, 2026Fifa and global players' union agree landmark deal
Players will have a seat at football's decision-making table following a landmark deal between world governing body Fifa and global players' union Fifpro.
June 10, 2026Albania protests swell as opposition to Kushner resort persists - Reuters
Albania protests swell as opposition to Kushner resort persists Reuters
June 10, 2026Swiss firms invest $27 billion in US after tariff deal, NZZ am Sonntag reports - Reuters
Swiss firms invest $27 billion in US after tariff deal, NZZ am Sonntag reports Reuters
June 7, 2026Musk's SpaceX IPO jolts life back into European retail investing - Reuters
Musk's SpaceX IPO jolts life back into European retail investing Reuters
June 6, 2026Explainer: An Indian gold firm allegedly inflated revenue by $159 billion using its Swiss unit - Reuters
Explainer: An Indian gold firm allegedly inflated revenue by $159 billion using its Swiss unit Reuters
June 5, 2026Partners Group cap fuels fresh concern over private markets - Reuters
Partners Group cap fuels fresh concern over private markets Reuters
June 3, 2026Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers - Reuters
Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers Reuters
June 2, 2026Helenius the hero as Finland beat Swiss in ice hockey world final - Reuters
Helenius the hero as Finland beat Swiss in ice hockey world final Reuters
May 31, 2026Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world's top cross-border wealth hub on China ties, report shows - Reuters
Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world's top cross-border wealth hub on China ties, report shows Reuters
May 27, 2026Swiss widen sanctions against Russia, Belarus in line with EU measures - Reuters
Swiss widen sanctions against Russia, Belarus in line with EU measures Reuters
May 22, 2026Housing squeeze in Swiss boom region fuels support for population cap - Reuters
Housing squeeze in Swiss boom region fuels support for population cap Reuters
May 22, 2026'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenes
Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000.
May 18, 2026China state broadcaster reaches World Cup deal with FIFA - Reuters
China state broadcaster reaches World Cup deal with FIFA Reuters
May 15, 2026No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization.
May 12, 2026Swiss Air CEO says no immediate fuel shortage, eyes contingency plans - Reuters
Swiss Air CEO says no immediate fuel shortage, eyes contingency plans Reuters
May 10, 2026Most Swiss back initiative to cap population at 10 million, poll shows - Reuters
Most Swiss back initiative to cap population at 10 million, poll shows Reuters
April 29, 2026Suspected members of Nigeria-linked Black Axe crime gang arrested in Switzerland - Reuters
Suspected members of Nigeria-linked Black Axe crime gang arrested in Switzerland Reuters
April 28, 2026Novartis misses quarterly sales, profit estimates as Entresto generics hit growth - Reuters
Novartis misses quarterly sales, profit estimates as Entresto generics hit growth Reuters
April 28, 2026Swiss football club cancel Kanye West concert - Reuters
Swiss football club cancel Kanye West concert Reuters
April 18, 2026Swiss banks to test possible uses for Swiss franc stablecoin - Reuters
Swiss banks to test possible uses for Swiss franc stablecoin Reuters
April 8, 2026Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says - Reuters
Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says Reuters
April 6, 2026Recalled Italian ambassador to return to Switzerland - Reuters
Recalled Italian ambassador to return to Switzerland Reuters
April 5, 2026Semenya vows to fight against IOC's gene-screening policy - Reuters
Semenya vows to fight against IOC's gene-screening policy Reuters
March 31, 2026E-commerce duties moratorium expires as WTO talks run out of time, officials say - Reuters
E-commerce duties moratorium expires as WTO talks run out of time, officials say Reuters
March 30, 2026What is the World Trade Organization e-commerce moratorium that stops tariffs on digital downloads and streaming? - Reuters
What is the World Trade Organization e-commerce moratorium that stops tariffs on digital downloads and streaming? Reuters
March 28, 2026One person dead after gondola crashes down mountain at Swiss ski resort - Reuters
One person dead after gondola crashes down mountain at Swiss ski resort Reuters
March 18, 2026Exclusive: ABB open to 'more than one' big deal in renewed M&A drive, chairman says - Reuters
Exclusive: ABB open to 'more than one' big deal in renewed M&A drive, chairman says Reuters
March 13, 2026Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options - Reuters
Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options Reuters
March 12, 2026Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster
More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.
March 8, 2026Iran attacks breach international law, Swiss Defence Minister says - Reuters
Iran attacks breach international law, Swiss Defence Minister says Reuters
March 8, 2026Roche chairman still expects diagnostics hit from US tariffs - Reuters
Roche chairman still expects diagnostics hit from US tariffs Reuters
March 7, 2026Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcaster
The move is backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which says the current fee is unjustified because of the high cost of living.
March 7, 2026Exxon, TotalEnergies output at risk from Iran war, analysts say - Reuters
Exxon, TotalEnergies output at risk from Iran war, analysts say Reuters
March 3, 2026Henrietta Lacks: Family of woman whose cells were 'stolen' settles second lawsuit
Novartis is the second drug company to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of a woman whose cells have enabled huge advances in science.
February 28, 2026US threatens to cut off Swiss bank MBaer from financial system over alleged Iran, Russia, Venezuela ties - Reuters
US threatens to cut off Swiss bank MBaer from financial system over alleged Iran, Russia, Venezuela ties Reuters
February 26, 2026CEO of World Economic Forum quits after Epstein ties come to light - Reuters
CEO of World Economic Forum quits after Epstein ties come to light Reuters
February 26, 2026SNB chairman expects Swiss inflation to pick up - Reuters
SNB chairman expects Swiss inflation to pick up Reuters
February 24, 2026Exclusive: Glencore to buy almost $115 million of cobalt from industry veteran Weisfisch, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Glencore to buy almost $115 million of cobalt from industry veteran Weisfisch, sources say Reuters
February 24, 2026US tariff policy 'hasn't changed', says Trump's trade representative
Jamieson Greer says the legal basis for global import taxes will simply adapt to Friday's Supreme Court ruling.
February 23, 2026Sweden's Andersson claims decisive victory in cross-country 50km classic race - Reuters
Sweden's Andersson claims decisive victory in cross-country 50km classic race Reuters
February 22, 2026Katseye's Manon to take 'temporary hiatus' to focus on health
The six-person girl group say the decision was made following "open and thoughtful conversations together".
February 21, 2026Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say
A man skiing with his son was among the victims on Friday, bringing the region's avalanche death toll this season to at least 21.
February 21, 2026Maier's 'gold medal performance' in ski cross final
Germany's Daniela Maier claims gold in the women's ski cross big final. Maier was following a contentious bronze medal finish four years ago in Beijing.
February 20, 2026More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?
Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.
February 19, 2026Same scorer, same opponent, same medal, 12 years on!
Alina Muller repeats history from Sochi in 2014, scoring an overtime winner as Switzerland beat Sweden 2-1 to claim bronze in the women's ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
February 19, 2026Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran deal reached
The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme.
February 19, 2026CAS upholds sprinter's doping ban after "Gatorade gummies" defence falls flat - Reuters
CAS upholds sprinter's doping ban after "Gatorade gummies" defence falls flat Reuters
October 30, 2025Logitech beats quarterly estimates, boosted by business demand - Reuters
Logitech beats quarterly estimates, boosted by business demand Reuters
July 29, 2025