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How Manzambi became one of Europe's best young talents
Aston Villa's summer signing Johan Manzambi has been nominated for the best young player at the Ballon d'Or ceremony. BBC Sport looks at his rise.
September 29, 2026Canada prosecutors drop charges against two in Toronto gold heist
Amit Jalota and Ali Raza had their charges dismissed while other cases related to the massive 2023 theft continue through the courts.
September 24, 2026Assisted dying: How laws differ around the world
About 400 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?
September 11, 2026The trail of clues that our planet might be heating faster than we realised
A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science.
September 8, 2026Man arrested after Swiss rave shooting that killed woman
A 22-year-old Italian woman was killed and several injured at a techno rave in Aarau.
August 31, 2026Manhunt after one killed and five injured in Swiss shooting, police say
A major police operation has been launched after the shooting at an event near Zurich overnight.
August 30, 2026Second world record in Zurich goes to Russell in the 100m hurdles
American Masai Russell storms to victory in the women's 100m hurdles in a remarkable 12.09 seconds, breaking the world record at the Diamond League in Zurich.
August 27, 2026Dos Santos breaks 400m hurdles world record in Zurich
Brazil's Alison dos Santos breaks the 400m hurdles world record, clocking a time of 45.80 seconds at the Diamond League in Zurich.
August 27, 2026Dos Santos shatters 400m hurdles world record
Brazil's Alison dos Santos smashes the 400m hurdles world record with an astonishing run at the Zurich Diamond League meeting.
August 27, 2026Hodgkinson withdraws from Zurich Diamond League
Keely Hodgkinson withdraws from the women's 800 metres at Thursday's Diamond League meeting in Zurich because her "body is not quite ready".
August 24, 2026Hunt second in Diamond League 200m as White wins
Amy Hunt follows up her extraordinary week at the European Championships with a second-placed finish in the women's 200m at the Diamond League in Lausanne behind Kayla White.
August 21, 2026European Athletics Championships: Key events, timetable & BBC coverage
Timetable and BBC coverage times for the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham from 10-16 August.
August 10, 2026Politicians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president
Fifa president Gianni Infantino appears to be trying to return to business as usual after the failed World Cup private investment plan - but it may not be that easy.
August 7, 2026Booker Prize longlist: See the 13 'dynamite' novels up for this year's prestigious award
Elizabeth Strout, Douglas Stuart and Marlon James are among the 13 authors recognised this year.
July 28, 2026UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates
The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".
July 13, 2026No-fly zone for Iran talks disrupted flights at Zurich airport, authorities say - Reuters
No-fly zone for Iran talks disrupted flights at Zurich airport, authorities say Reuters
June 21, 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, 2026Swiss pharma hub Basel frets over population cap threat - Reuters
Swiss pharma hub Basel frets over population cap threat Reuters
June 12, 2026EU conservative chief urges tougher China trade stance, Bild am Sonntag reports - Reuters
EU conservative chief urges tougher China trade stance, Bild am Sonntag reports Reuters
June 7, 2026China state broadcaster reaches World Cup deal with FIFA - Reuters
China state broadcaster reaches World Cup deal with FIFA Reuters
May 15, 2026US passengers from ship quarantined as officials say public risk 'very low'
One passenger has tested positive for Andes virus, a rare type of hantavirus, while another is showing mild symptoms, health officials say.
May 11, 2026One of repatriated French passengers from hantavirus-hit ship has symptoms, PM says - Reuters
One of repatriated French passengers from hantavirus-hit ship has symptoms, PM says Reuters
May 10, 2026What is hantavirus and how does it spread?
The Andes strain of the virus, which can rarely be passed from person to person, has been found among passengers of a cruise ship.
May 10, 2026Vancouver hosts FIFA Congress with expanded World Cup under scrutiny - Reuters
Vancouver hosts FIFA Congress with expanded World Cup under scrutiny Reuters
April 28, 2026Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge
The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.
April 22, 2026Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge
Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.
April 7, 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, 2026Teen cyclist killed at Road World Championships not found for 82 minutes
A cyclist who was killed during the Road World Championships was not found for 82 minutes after a crash, investigators find.
March 31, 2026Airline SAS hikes prices on higher jet fuel cost following Iran war - Reuters
Airline SAS hikes prices on higher jet fuel cost following Iran war Reuters
March 10, 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, 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, 2026Swiss government to pay $56,000 to each victim of Crans-Montana bar fire - Reuters
Swiss government to pay $56,000 to each victim of Crans-Montana bar fire Reuters
February 25, 2026SNB chairman expects Swiss inflation to pick up - Reuters
SNB chairman expects Swiss inflation to pick up Reuters
February 24, 2026