Great Britain win seven medals at World Rowing Cup

The Swiss village of Brienz has been left a ghost town following the evacuation of its inhabitants

The inhabitants of the Swiss village of Brienz have been forced to leave their town, following the threat of rock fall on their homes.

Austrian team sets record at top of Swiss Verzasca dam

The Austrian team of Jessica Pilz and Jakob Schubert triumphed in the Red Bull Dual Ascent 2024 competition at the Verzasca dam in Switzerland.

Swiss police make arrests after suicide capsule is used for first time

Police in Switzerland detain several people over suspected death in Sarco 'suicide capsule'

The legality of using the 3D-printed device for its intended purpose of helping assisted dying is being questioned by authorities in Switzerland.

Referendum rejects plan to boost Switzerland's biodiversity

Environmentalists wanted stronger safeguards put in place to protect Switzerland's biodiversity, but they were defeated by voters who thought it too expensive.