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You can soar over the Swiss Alps on a giant swing this summer

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Argentina fans erupt as Messi's men reach World Cup semifinal

Argentina fans celebrate in Buenos Aires after a dramatic 3-1 extra-time win over ten-man Switzerland sends the defending champions into the World Cup semifinals.

Destinations

F1 driver Esteban Ocon reveals his holiday hidden gems

In an interview with Euronews Travel, Haas F1 driver Esteban Ocon spoke about his favourite places in his homeland France and adopted home of Switzerland.

Climate

Weather lore: How harsh summer heat hits people and animals

10 July is a little-known day of farming weather lore, said to forecast conditions and further heat in the weeks ahead. Why do meteorologists see this “Seven Brothers Day” as fairly reliable?

Sport

Argentina heads into World Cup quarterfinals against Switzerland

Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regular time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals against Switzerland, which defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout.

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Earth News

Switzerland’s solar railway has been a success. What happens next?

Solar railways could soon become commonplace in Europe, following a successful trial in Switzerland.

Moments

This steam railway that chugs through the Swiss Alps has turned 100

The steam trains now operate exclusively as a tourist attraction in the summers between the stations of Realp and Oberwald.

Earth News

Legendary St. Bernard rescue dogs still roam the Swiss Alps

The famous St. Bernard rescue dogs continue to walk the mountain trails of the Great St. Bernard Pass as Barryland, the world's only theme park dedicated to the breed, celebrates its first anniversary.

Culture news

Switzerland returns 18 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Three Swiss museums have returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, a new step in the African's country decades-long struggle to repatriate its looted cultural heritage.

Travel News

Hot dogs in first class? Fast food classic goes gourmet on Swiss First

The ‘bastardo’ hot dog will be available in SWISS First on all flights departing Switzerland until 1 September.

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Swiss yodellers rehearse in public fountains as Basel swelters

Basel’s national yodelling festival unfolds during a heatwave as performers sing in fountains, compete across the city and close with street parades.

Earth News

Swiss glaciers melting rapidly in June as Europe faces extreme heat

All snow and ice accumulated over the past winter is expected to have melted by Monday. Over the past century, this tipping point usually only arrives in mid-August on average.

Sport

Here are all the World Cup matches you may have missed on Wednesday

Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr made an emotional World Cup debut after earlier doubts saw him on the cusp of missing out due to a recent string of injuries and unconvincing performances.

Destinations

European playcations: Alpine ski resorts where you can also play golf

Pack away your skis and dust off your clubs at these stunning golf destinations in the Swiss and Austrian Alps.

Switzerland

Araghchi hails major progress in first round of direct US-Iran talks

Iran’s top diplomat hailed mediators Pakistan and Qatar’s efforts over what he called “major progress” to end the continued Israeli offensive on Lebanon, despite a fragile truce. The comments came after Iran and the US kickstarted a 6-day negotiating window to permanently end the war.

Switzerland

US-Iran peace deal talks underway in Switzerland

"We're going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue," US Vice President JD Vance told reporters.

Sport

Here are all the World Cup matches you may have missed on Thursday

Mexico became the first team to secure a knockout rounds ticket after beating South Korea 1-0 to top Group A with six points on matchday two of the group stages.