One dead and several hurt in Switzerland rave shooting as police launch manhunt for attacker Police say ‘several shots fired at a large group of people’ during event at horse racing track The Independent UK · Aug 30
World Cup Star Breel Embolo to Hear the Verdict of Atlanta in MLS Debut Breel Embolo led Switzerland in a historic 2026 World Cup quarterfinals run. How hard can it be to turn an MLS season around? Sports Illustrated · Aug 29
Zee founder Subhash Chandra's next move: An investment job in Switzerland Subhash Chandra plans a professional role with Swiss investment firms. He will use his remaining Rs 6.5 crore for a repayment plan. Creditors will recover a fraction of their Rs 22,006.57 crore claims. The insolvency case stemmed from a personal guarantee for a loan default. Chandra expressed confidence in earning… The Economic Times · Aug 29
Nepal flood highlights growing risk of glacier disasters in the Alps "Europe is among the continents warming the fastest, driven by human-made climate change. Rapidly retreating glaciers and thawing permafrost are destabilising high mountain regions," glaciologist Olaf Eisen said. Euronews · Aug 29
Switzerland's Beznau nuclear power plant back online after heatwaves force shutdown Reactor 1 was first brought online in 1969 and Reactor 2 in 1971, making it one of the oldest nuclear plants in the world. Euronews · Aug 28
Irish Teen Allegedly Raped by Swiss Politician Was Nearly Deported After His Arrest An Irish teen and her mother can remain in Switzerland after a court overturned their deportation, amidst allegations of abuse by a former Swiss politician facing serious charges. International Business Times UK · Aug 28
Meet Neil Gilson, the Devon swimmer who became the first person to swim Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes in a gruelling 230-mile challenge Neil Gilson swam across Switzerland's ten largest lakes over two summers. This extraordinary feat covered approximately 230 miles of challenging open-water swimming. His final 45-mile swim across Lake Geneva lasted over twenty-two hours. Gilson undertook this immense challenge to raise awareness for PANS and PANDAS conditions. His children joined him… The Times of India · Aug 27
Switzerland intends to build military drone battalion by 2028, defence ministry says Switzerland's long-standing position has been one of well-armed neutrality and the European country has mandatory conscription for men. Euronews · Aug 27
UCI Mountain Bike World Championships: Laura Stigger, Adrien Boichis claim narrow victories in elite short track Sister and brother Monique and Nicolas Halter take double gold in the U23 short track Cycling News · Aug 27
Harvard Business School considered Europe, Canada MBA options as Trump tightened visa rules Harvard Business School explored teaching MBA students in Europe and Canada as the Trump administration threatened its ability to sponsor international student visas, the Financial Times reported. Potential locations included Portugal, Switzerland, the UK and Canada, though Harvard says it is no longer pursuing the plans. The Economic Times · Aug 27
UCI Mountain Bike World Championships: Italy comes from behind to claim team relay Switzerland, USA round out podium in opening day at Val di Sole Cycling News · Aug 26
Devon man becomes first person to swim Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes Neil Gilson completes 230-mile challenge after a ‘tough’ 22-hour crossing of Lac Léman The Guardian - UK · Aug 26
Ceasefire verification mission deploys to eastern DR Congo A ceasefire verification mission comprised of representatives from DR Congo's government, the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebel group, and observers from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) member nations arrived in South Kivu on Monday. The deployment came a day after the DRC and AFC/M23 agreed on a Switzerland-mediated… France 24 · Aug 24
Business Brief (Aug. 24): China Ramps Up Push to Clear Business Arrears Domestic passenger car sales plunge, China and Switzerland complete negotiations to upgrade their free trade agreement Caixin Global · Aug 24
Euronews · Aug 24 DR Congo and M23 fighters agree to roadmap for peace talks, Switzerland says Both sides had previously signed an agreement in Doha last year, but fighting has continued in mineral-rich eastern DRC, a region that has endured years of conflict.
Times Life · Aug 24 Tanzania Serengeti and Zanzibar: The Africa Safari Indian Travellers Keep Postponing and Should Book The list that never becomes a ticketYou have had this trip on your mind for a while. Maybe since you watched a wildlife documentary and the Serengeti looked so enormous and so quiet that you felt something shift. Maybe since a colleague came back from Tanzania and you asked too…
Digital Camera World · Aug 23 The Swiss watchmakers who accidentally built the world’s most eccentric camera This classic Alpa camera featured two completely different ways to focus
Euronews · Aug 23 Gstaad vs St. Moritz: Skiing, scenery and aprés-ski – which Swiss resort town should you visit? Whether you’re serious about skiing or care more about après-ski, here’s what you need to know before choosing an Alpine stay in St. Moritz or Gstaad.
Euronews · Aug 21 Sweden plans to send migrants to Italy, France and Spain reject Dublin transfers After Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Finland, Sweden now also plans to return to Italy migrants who moved north after landing there. Eurostat says 109,427 transfer requests were sent to Rome between 2023 and 2025, a potential boomerang for Meloni's government.
The Independent UK · Aug 21 Popular Mont Blanc hiking trail could require reservations from 2027 Around 80,000 people walk parts of the circuit each year
The Times of India · Aug 21 Two Belgian climbers vanished in the Alps in 1992; melting ice has finally revealed their remains 34 years later Two Belgian mountaineers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps in 1992 have finally been identified after their remains emerged from a retreating glacier 34 years later. The men, who were 39 and 41 when they vanished, had set out in the Weissmies region but never reached their planned destination. Despite…
International Business Times UK · Aug 20 World's Oldest President Returns After Record Absence as Questions Swirl Over Who Was Running Cameroon Cameroon's President Paul Biya returned after a 73-day absence, fuelling health speculations and leadership concerns. Opposition criticised his remote governance, while the government denied any institutional vacuum.
The Economic Times · Aug 20 Lord's Mark Industries outlines strategic expansion across global healthcare, advanced diagnostics & oncology; targets ₹1,550 Crore revenue in FY2027 In a strategic shift, Lord's Mark Industries is set to launch an extensive healthcare expansion alongside a business demerger. This initiative will prioritize advancements in diagnostics, oncology, and cutting-edge medical devices, bringing CAR-T cell therapy and specialized oncology hospitals to a wider Indian demographic. The company's international vision includes launching…
Euronews · Aug 20 Why swimming in the Rhine is allowed in Switzerland but banned in Germany Basel has spent decades making the Rhine safe for swimmers, while German cities are imposing bans. Could a growing European push to reclaim urban waterways change that?
The Times of India · Aug 19 An unstable rock formation threatens the existence of an entire Swiss village of 1,300 residents as thawing glaciers destabilise the Alps Kandersteg village in Switzerland faces a significant landslide threat from an unstable mountain. Scientists link this danger to thawing permafrost and changing glacier dynamics caused by climate change. While the threat is not immediate, authorities have prepared evacuation plans and monitoring systems. Residents are aware of the risks but remain…