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Syngenta approves $43bn acquisition bid from ChemChina
ChemChina's other recent acquisitions include that of KraussMaffei Group and Pirelli.
Kedar Grandhi Feb 03, 2016
Looted 'priceless' ancient treasures from Pompeii found in Swiss storage lock-up
Hundreds of rare antiquities including classical sculptures and ancient Roman frescoes taken by tomb raiders.
Fiona Keating Feb 01, 2016
Who was Benoit Violier, the 'world's best chef' who was found dead in apparent suicide?
Violier was found dead just a month and a half after his restaurant was named the world's best.
James Tennent Feb 01, 2016
World's 'best chef' Benoit Violier dies at 44 in apparent suicide
Violier's Swiss three Michelin-starred restaurant was named the world's best only months ago.
Tom Porter Feb 01, 2016
Youngest-ever conjoined twins successfully separated in Switzerland
The December 10 operation was "the first successful operation of such small conjoined twins in Switzerland."
Henry Austin Jan 31, 2016
Davos 2016: George Osborne urges 'political will' to deal with rocky transition of global economy
The discussions in Davos have been dominated by talks of oil and global markets diving.
Bauke Schram Jan 22, 2016
Davos 2016: US Vice President Joe Biden urges world business leaders to do more for LGBT rights
The Democrat was speaking to business leaders from companies including Google, Microsoft and Coca-Cola.
James Lillywhite Jan 20, 2016
Davos 2016: Leonardo DiCaprio asks world to put an end to fossil fuels
The Revenant star hailed Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates for his support towards 'zero-emissions'.
Kedar Grandhi Jan 20, 2016
Where to watch Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau address the Davos world economic forum live
The Canadian Prime Minister's office has said Trudeau is to speak on his economic pledges.
Staff Reporter Jan 18, 2016
Davos 2016: How much does it cost to attend the 46th World Economic Forum?
The five-day event will see 2,500 participants from Leonardo DiCaprio to David Cameron and George Osborne.
Kedar Grandhi Jan 18, 2016
Refugee crisis: Switzerland seizing assets from migrants to fund their upkeep
Denmark is also amending a controversial proposal to grant authorities the power to seize migrants' assets.
Romil Patel Jan 15, 2016
Fifa: Scandal-hit body to open $140m football museum days after presidential election
Managing director Stefan Jost says former president Sepp Blatter will have to 'buy a ticket'.
James Lillywhite Jan 13, 2016
Davos 2016: What is the annual World Economic Forum and how long has it been around?
Past speakers include Nelson Mandela and Gordon Brown and it's known for its impact on businesses.
Bauke Schram Jan 09, 2016
Yemen civil war: UN accuses Saudi-led coalition forces of using cluster bombs
UN investigators have reportedly discovered cluster submunitions in several districts of the country.
Jigmey Bhutia Jan 06, 2016
Qatar dispatches nine private jets to transport former leader to Switzerland after he breaks leg
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani was on holiday in Morocco's Atlas Mountains when he suffered the injury.
John Hall Dec 29, 2015
Switzerland experiences its warmest winter in 150 years
The country is 3.4C above the historical average for December.
Sanskrity Sinha Dec 29, 2015
Fifa corruption: Two more officials arrested in Swiss dawn raid
Two more officials have been arrested as part of the US Department of Justice investigationhe
James Tennent Dec 03, 2015
HSBC whistleblower Herve Falciani gets 5-year jail sentence
Falciani who is currently residing in France is unlikely to serve the sentence
Agamoni Ghosh Nov 28, 2015
Switzerland: Ticino region imposes £6,500 fine on women wearing burqa and niqab
Switzerland is the latest country in Europe to issue ban on Islamic garments that hide people's faces
Ludovica Iaccino Nov 25, 2015
Farmer unearths over 4,100 coins dating back to ancient Rome in Swiss orchard
The coins discovered in Switzerland's Aargau canton were buried 1,700 years ago.
Romil Patel Nov 20, 2015
Polls predict Swiss election to swing to the right
Pre-election survey showed key concern with crisis affecting other parts of Europe.
Jigmey Bhutia Oct 19, 2015
UK slips down global competitiveness index as Switzerland tops the league
Britain drops one place to tenth in the WEF index, with Sweden taking ninth spot.
Bauke Schram Sep 30, 2015
Malaysian PM Najib Razak to face US corruption inquiry
US Justice department has started an investigation into shell companies allegedly linked to Razak's stepson, Riza Aziz.
Agamoni Ghosh Sep 23, 2015
Watch three autonomous drones build a rope bridge [Video]
Three drones build a rope bridge capable of carrying humans with no outside help
Alistair Charlton Sep 21, 2015
Wayne Rooney status as England record goalscorer is hollow
The Manchester United captain surpasses Sir Bobby Charlton but his achievement is unsubstantiated.
Nick Howson Sep 08, 2015
Wayne Rooney becomes England record goalscorer after surpassing Sir Bobby Charlton with Switzerland penalty
Rooney scores from the spot after 84 minutes in 2-0 England success over the Swiss.
Nick Howson Sep 08, 2015
England vs Switzerland, Euro 2016 qualifiers: Where to watch live, preview, betting odds and possible XI
England face Switzerland in the 2016 Euro qualifiers on Tuesday. Find out how to follow the match live in the UK.
Naveen Ullal Sep 07, 2015
Jonjo Shelvey and Jamie Vardy included in England squad for Euro 2016 qualifiers
Tottenham's Ryan Mason also called up by Roy Hodgson for matches against San Marino and Switzerland.
George Flood Aug 30, 2015
Switzerland: Pilot killed as two planes collide at Dittingen Airshow
The incident follows death toll of seven at Shoreham Airshow in the UK.
Mark Banham Aug 23, 2015
Matterhorn remains identified as two Japanese climbers who went missing in 1970
Long-lost climbers' remains were found at the foot of Switzerland's Matterhorn glacier in September
Yasmin Kaye Aug 07, 2015
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