Ethan Hawke feared acting roles would dry up
Ethan Hawke has admitted he embraced writing and directing movies over fears he would no longer be offered any acting roles
1970-01-01 08:00
Yury Garavsky: Swiss trial acquits man who admitted abducting Belarus politicians
A Belarusian is released despite giving a detailed account of disappearing opposition members.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gulnara Karimova: Swiss say Uzbekistan ex-leader's daughter ran huge crime network
Switzerland seizes $857m of assets as the daughter of Uzbekistan's ex-leader is charged with fraud.
1970-01-01 08:00
Swiss glaciers get 10% smaller in two years
The ice fields have lost as much volume in two years as they did in three decades from 1960 to 1990.
1970-01-01 08:00
Switzerland's glaciers lose 'mind-blowing' 10% of their volume in just two years
Glaciers in Switzerland are shrinking at a "mind-blowing" rate. A total of 10% of their ice volume has disappeared over a period of just two years as a combination of low snowfall and soaring temperatures cause unprecedented melting, according to figures released Thursday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Assisted dying: Grieving son calls for law change
James Johnson says his terminally ill mother used her life savings to die alone at a Swiss clinic.
1970-01-01 08:00
Former Belarus 'hit squad' member to stand trial in Switzerland
Yury Garavsky is charged with the forced disappearance of three Belarusian opposition figures.
1970-01-01 08:00
Switzerland: Hundreds of sex abuse cases 'tip of the iceberg', say researchers
A report commissioned by Catholic Church uncovers cases dating back to the 1950s.
1970-01-01 08:00
UBS to cut 3,000 jobs after Credit Suisse takeover
The Swiss bank reports bumper profits following the rescue of its rival but staff face redundancies.
1970-01-01 08:00
Luxembourg country profile
Provides an overview of Luxembourg, including key dates and facts about this west European country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gotthard: World's longest rail tunnel shut for months after freight crash
National Swiss rail operator SBB said a derailed freight train caused severe damage to tracks.
1970-01-01 08:00
Spain thrashes Switzerland at Women's World Cup despite bizarre own goal
Spain overcame a bizarre long-range own goal to thrash Switzerland 5-1 and advance to the Women's World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.
1970-01-01 08:00