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Diogo Monteiro's Leeds United loan route, 18-month test of patience, elegant and very skilled

Leeds United secured the signing of teenage defender Diogo Monteiro as their first piece of business on transfer deadline day and LeedsLive have spoken to two people who have watched him closely

Leeds Live

First new Tyne and Wear Metro train hit by 'technical glitch' that halts journey to North East again

The train was due to arrive in the North East this week, but has instead been sent back to the Stadler factory in Switzerland to fix a fault

Chronicle Live

Panel seeks to allow re-exports of Swiss weaponry to Ukraine

A parliamentary panel in Switzerland has recommended waiving a law that bars countries from re-exporting Swiss armored vehicles, weapons and other war materiel to Ukraine for its defense against Russia

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Hot air balloons soar over snowy Swiss town

Tucked in a valley surrounded by snow-capped peaks, the sleepy Swiss town of Chateau d'Oex emerges from its slumber to host a hot-air balloon festival that draws thousands of spectators and flying enthusiasts.

Reuters

Boy, 7, dies after swallowing a button battery while on holiday in Portugal

The boy, from Switzerland, was on a holiday break in Portugal when he swallowed the button battery. Doctors were able to remove the battery but he later sadly died

Daily Mirror

Granit Xhaka shares triumph as Edu and Oleksandr Zinchenko react to award win

Granit Xhaka is in fine form for Arsenal and, after helping them beat Manchester United on Sunday, he jetted off to Bern to pick up an award for his performances with Switzerland

Daily Mirror

Explainer-How to correctly re-export German tanks

Poland and several other countries have said they want to supply Ukraine with German-made Leopard 2 tanks for its defence against Russia but German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has held back so far from sending them or allowing other NATO countries to do so.

Reuters

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Best Newcastle Airport holiday deals for May and June 2023 including Majorca, Ibiza and Greece

See our guide to some of the best holiday offers flying from Newcastle Airport in May and June 2023

Chronicle Live

Davos 2023: Is the EU energy crisis affecting the green transition?

The energy and cost of living crises were on top of the agenda at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos. Has the rush to cut off Russian fossil fuels helped or hindered European efforts to transition to green energy? We speak to Anders Opedal, the head of Norwegian energy…

France 24

At Davos, Thunberg visit spotlights lack of climate action

Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg on Thursday slammed corporate bigwigs meeting in Davos, Switzerland for “prioritizing greed and short term economic profits” over people affected by the climate crisis

The Independent UK

Ukraine President Zelensky says Vladimir Putin could be dead in bombshell speech

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, urging his allies to send more weapons to his army before new Russian offensives

Daily Mirror

How an Australian coach helped mould Roger Federer into one of the greatest athletes of all time

Roger Federer retired as perhaps the greatest tennis player of all time, but he might never have got there without the help of his Aussie coach.

ABC News

Sinema, Manchin back filibuster at Davos

The senators flew to Switzerland to attend ritzy conference filled with billionaires

Salon

'Tax us' say over 200 millionaires who back Oxfam's call to redistribute wealth

As the rich, famous and influential meet at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, aid agency Oxfam says billionaires should be made obsolete. And 200 millionaires agree. In an open letter addressed to world leaders, they say they want to pay more tax "for the common good".

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Indonesia tells Myanmar to let ‘qualified people’ take charge

DAVOS, Switzerland: An Indonesian senior minister has urged Myanmar’s military to consider stepping back and letting “qualified” leaders govern the country that is in an economic free-fall due to sanctions and worsening civil strife.

The Independent UK

Elon Musk claims he skipped Davos because it ‘sounded boring AF’ - but organisers say he wasn’t even invited

The World Economic Forum says billionaire Elon Musk wasn’t on the guest list for the annual meeting of business executives, global leaders and cultural trend-setters in Davos, Switzerland — despite what the Twitter owner claims

The Independent UK

Live updates | World Economic Forum gathering in Davos

Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska dabbed teary eyes before attending a World Economic Forum session in Davos, Switzerland, as she heard the news that a helicopter carrying Ukraine’s interior minister and other officials crashed in Ukraine

The Independent UK

US-China officials to meet on economy, aim to ease tension

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to sit down with her Chinese counterpart in Switzerland on Wednesday

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Time to make the wealthy pay for development

The World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, has always been more than a little problematic. But in recent years, the annual gathering of the rich and powerful has become an increasingly wasteful exercise in vanity. What is the point of all those private jets, luxury hotels, and clinking…

The Independent UK

Davos organizers: Musk wasn't invited despite what he says

Manchester Evening News

Why Manchester United have set up shop at World Economic Forum

Man Utd are being represented at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland amid ongoing takeover talks.

Bangkok Post

China back to 'normal', says vice-premier

DAVOS, Switzerland: China has returned to normal after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, Vice Premier Liu He told the World Economic Forum on Tuesday as he invited "international friends" to visit the country.

Tribune News Service

Yellen sets surprise meeting with China’s vice premier in Switzerland

WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will hold her first face-to-face meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on Wednesday in Zurich, making a detour on her way to talks in Africa.

The Independent UK

Yellen to meet with Chinese finance minister in Switzerland

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to meet with her Chinese counterpart in Switzerland on Wednesday

Reuters

Davos 2023: Yellen to meet China's vice premier Liu He - U.S. Treasury

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will meet Chinese Vice Premier Liu He in Switzerland on Wednesday to exchange views on economic developments and deepen communication between the world's two largest economies, a Treasury official said.

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