World failing to protect civilians caught in conflict: UN chief Nearly 17,000 civilian deaths were recorded across 12 conflicts around the world last year, a 53% rise. Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023
UN: World is failing to protect millions of civilians caught in conflicts The U.N. chief is decrying the “terrible truth” that the world is failing to live up to its commitments to protect a growing number of civilians caught in conflicts The Independent UK · May 23, 2023
UBS to buy Credit Suisse for nearly $3.25B to calm turmoil Swiss President Alain Berset said banking giant UBS is acquiring its smaller rival Credit Suisse for almost $3.25 billion in an effort to avoid further market-shaking turmoil in global banking The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023
UBS to buy Credit Suisse for nearly $3.25 billion to calm turmoil in banking industry Credit Suisse’s buyout by UBS was arranged by banking regulators worried that Credit Suisse’s failure could have repercussions similar to the collapse of Lehman Brothers. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 19, 2023
World's central banks rally to prevent banking crisis spreading after UBS takes over embattled Credit Suisse Beleaguered bank Credit Suisse is bought out by Swiss rival UBS, with the nation's president saying an uncontrolled collapse would have had "incalculable consequences" for the international finance system. ABC News · Mar 19, 2023
Bakhmut may fall 'in coming days', NATO's Stoltenberg warns NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned Wednesday that the devastated eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut may fall into Russian hands in the coming days after months of intense fighting. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1). France 24 · Mar 8, 2023
Ukraine urges world leaders to intensify war efforts on first day at Davos At World Economic Forum, country’s officials ask allies to step up military supplies to defeat Russia The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023
Switzerland votes in favour of presumed consent for organ donation Interior minister Alain Berset says changes are ‘not a revolution, but an evolution’ The Independent UK · May 16, 2022