Four best train journeys in the world from the most scenic UK views to 200mph routes
TRAIN travel isn't going anywhere, with a number of new routes launching across the globe. This includes sleeper trains across Europe and even plans for…
Markets Report: A look at the week ahead
Anticipation mounts as major central banks prepare to announce decisions on interest rates, influencing market dynamics and investor sentiment. ADVERTISEMENTLast week witnessed a continued surge…
Bobsleigh star rushed to hospital in helicopter for emergency surgery after being KO’d by his own sled in shock crash
A BOBSLEDDER has been rushed to hospital after being run over by his own sled. Swiss bobsleigh star Sandro Michel was transported to hospital by…
easyJet passengers stranded after pilot refuses to take off due to ‘funny smell’
PASSENGERS had to get off their jet and were left stranded after a pilot refused to take off due to a “funny smell”. The easyJet…
Ukraine hopes to avoid economic doomsday of not getting Western financial aid – POLITICO
Kyiv currently uses what money it can raise domestically to run its own arms industry, pay its soldiers and other security personnel, and protect pensioners…
‘Gossip Girl’ alum Ed Westwick proposes to Amy Jackson in Switzerland
Spotted: “Gossip Girl” alum Ed Westwick and fellow actor Amy Jackson getting engaged on a romantic adventure, suspended thousands of feet in the Swiss Alps.…
Global split evident as China’s human rights record faces UN scrutiny | Human Rights News
Western states slammed Beijing’s actions in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, but others said they saw progress. A split was evident as China’s human rights record…
IOM makes ‘global appeal’ for $7.9bn to help 140 million people | Migration News
The appeal comes as the number of people forced to migrate reached 117 million by the end of 2022, the IOM said. The United Nations…
‘Criminal complaints’ filed against Israeli President Herzog in Switzerland | Israel War on Gaza News
Swiss prosecutor confirmed the filing but would not reveal details about the nature and number of the complaints. Israeli President Isaac Herzog is the subject of…
China snubs Zelenskyy in Switzerland – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. DAVOS, Switzerland — Ukrainian leaders made no secret of wanting to meet with Chinese…
Zelensky arrives in Switzerland as country agrees to host Ukraine peace summit
Swiss Federal President Viola Amherd (R) welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday in Kehrsatz near Bern, saying Switzerland "is committed to contributing to peacebuilding."…
Trump’s ghost stalks Davos – POLITICO
DAVOS, Switzerland — World leaders gathered together in the Swiss Alps this week are nervous that Donald Trump will be even more anti-global if he returns…
Russia dismisses Davos discussion on Ukrainian president’s peace plan | Russia-Ukraine war News
Zelenskyy’s proposal, discussed by 83 delegations, calls for Russia to pull its troops back and face up to war crimes. Russia has dismissed discussions on…
Is the World Economic Forum still relevant? | Business and Economy News
This coming week in Switzerland, representatives of governments and international organisations, billionaires and major entrepreneurs, experts and academics, NGOs and press corps will once again…
World's worst flight routes for turbulence revealed including Italy and Switzerland
Turbulence prediction website Turbli has analysed around 150,000 flight routes and found which were the most turbulent in 2023, and therefore which are likely to…
Former Gambian interior minister on trial in Switzerland over alleged crimes against humanity
A former interior minister of Gambia was going on trial Monday in Switzerland on charges including crimes against humanity for his alleged role in years…
Michael Bolton had emergency brain surgery over the holidays
Michael Bolton had a serious health scare over the holiday break. The “How Can We Be Lovers” hitmaker shared the health update via Facebook on…
Exploring Switzerland’s Role in Enhancing Security and Stability in the Horn of Africa
The conflictual state of the Horn of Africa Located on the easternmost peninsula of the African continent, the Horn of Africa, home to the countries…
The new direct train service that could link the UK to Switzerland without needing to fly
BRITS heading abroad without wanting to fly can already visit several destinations across Europe by train. France, Belgium, and the Netherlands are already accessible to Brits thanks to the Eurostar.…