Switzerland, Switzerland
News from Switzerland
Veteran broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Rantzen, who fronted the BBC's That's Life for two decades, went on to found Childline, and in recent years had been a campaigner for assisted dying.
October 1, 2026'Style important' as McBurnie & seven uncapped players make Pocognoli's first Scotland squad
Hull City forward Oli McBurnie is called up to the Scotland squad for the first time in five years while seven uncapped make new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli's first selection.
September 15, 2026Esther Rantzen says she is too fragile to travel to Switzerland to end life
The broadcaster and campaigner says she missed her chance to go before living with cancer became "unbearable".
September 10, 2026Why tough US Open draw will be true test of Alcaraz's fitness
Carlos Alcaraz starts his US Open title defence against Russia's Roman Safiullin in the first serious examination of his fitness following a long-term wrist injury.
August 27, 2026Fearnley among Britons closing in on US Open place
Jacob Fearnley is among the British players who stand one win away from a place in the US Open main draw in New York.
August 26, 2026NBA recruits boost GB bid for EuroBasket success
Great Britain have managed to land three current, former and future NBA players for their EuroBasket qualifying double-header this week.
August 26, 2026Retiring Wawrinka 'forever grateful' to US Open despite no wildcard
Stan Wawrinka says his US Open triumph will "forever be one of the greatest moments of my life" after missing out on a wildcard for a farewell appearance in New York.
August 25, 2026DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks
Representatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.
August 23, 2026World chess chief faces endgame after EU announces Russia war sanctions
Arkady Dvorkovich, a former Russian deputy prime minister, now faces an EU travel ban and asset freeze.
July 24, 2026JD Vance accuses Israel of 'manipulating' US public opinion to prolong Iran war
The US vice president says he thinks some Israeli politicians are trying to detail efforts to end the conflict.
July 16, 2026Embolo red card turns Swiss dream into heartbreak against Argentina - Reuters
Embolo red card turns Swiss dream into heartbreak against Argentina Reuters
July 12, 2026US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.
June 30, 2026Oil price falls to levels not seen since before Iran war
Energy prices have been on a wild ride since Iran responded to US and Israeli attacks by effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz.
June 25, 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, 2026Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks with Hormuz in spotlight - Reuters
Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks with Hormuz in spotlight Reuters
June 20, 2026In Trump's shadow, Vance becomes face of Iran deal
His fierce defence of the Iran plan amid mounting criticism comes as speculation intensifies about a possible 2028 presidential run.
June 19, 2026US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'
Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".
June 18, 2026Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity
For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.
June 16, 2026Trump may release US-Iran agreement before Friday, Vance says - Reuters
Trump may release US-Iran agreement before Friday, Vance says Reuters
June 16, 2026Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".
June 16, 2026Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released 'pretty soon'
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but there is still confusion about the exact contents of the agreement.
June 16, 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, 2026Iran deal could expand market gains, with consumer shares, small caps seen benefiting - Reuters
Iran deal could expand market gains, with consumer shares, small caps seen benefiting Reuters
June 15, 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, 2026US, Iran reach agreement to end war, signing set for Friday - Reuters
US, Iran reach agreement to end war, signing set for Friday Reuters
June 14, 2026Iran arrive in US for World Cup opener against New Zealand in LA - Reuters
Iran arrive in US for World Cup opener against New Zealand in LA Reuters
June 14, 2026Why the US economy keeps defying the odds
Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?
June 14, 2026US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump
Before the US president's comments, Iran expressed caution about the exact timing.
June 13, 2026Red-hot SpaceX IPO may burn retail buyers - Reuters
Red-hot SpaceX IPO may burn retail buyers Reuters
June 11, 2026Hantavirus cruise ship part of Antarctic tourism boom that some want better regulated - Reuters
Hantavirus cruise ship part of Antarctic tourism boom that some want better regulated Reuters
May 8, 2026Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash
American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.
May 1, 2026Iran-US talks turn to interim deal amid rifts over nuclear work, Iranian sources say - Reuters
Iran-US talks turn to interim deal amid rifts over nuclear work, Iranian sources say Reuters
April 16, 2026Where have Nepal's 'nepo kids' gone as corruption takes centre stage in election?
The excess of politicians' children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last year.
February 28, 2026Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme
President Trump said he was not happy with Iran's stance, but had not yet decided whether to attack.
February 27, 2026Analysts hike oil outlook on geopolitical risks, oversupply concerns limit upside - Reuters
Analysts hike oil outlook on geopolitical risks, oversupply concerns limit upside Reuters
February 27, 2026Venezuela fuel station operators declare emergency on minimal earnings-document, sources - Reuters
Venezuela fuel station operators declare emergency on minimal earnings-document, sources Reuters
February 26, 2026Russia and Ukraine exchange more than 1,000 soldiers' bodies
Russia's announcement comes as Ukraine's top negotiator met US peace envoys in Geneva.
February 26, 2026Williamson 'wouldn't rule out' striking over scheduling
England captain Leah Williamson says she would "never rule out" strike action to get players' messaging across to governing bodies about schedule concerns.
February 24, 2026US partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensions
The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review.
February 23, 2026I almost lost my leg after crash, says Vonn
Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her leg from the injuries she sustained in a heavy crash at the Winter Olympics - and thanks the doctor who saved her from an amputation.
February 23, 2026Exclusive: Iran and US views on sanctions relief differ, Iranian official tells Reuters - Reuters
Exclusive: Iran and US views on sanctions relief differ, Iranian official tells Reuters Reuters
February 22, 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, 2026