Switzerland
‘I lost everything’: Swiss residents in shock after glacier debris buries village
Local people are struggling to take in the devastation after their village was buried by millions of cubic metres of ice, mud and rock.
- Dave Graham
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Swiss village mostly destroyed as glacier collapse triggers ‘major catastrophe’
Dramatic video showed the picturesque alpine village of Blatten being swept away by a mass of brownish sludge.
- Jamey Keaten
The underrated region where Italian lifestyle meets Swiss efficiency
It was once an ordeal to get here, but Swiss engineering prowess has pierced a route with awe-inspiring road and rail tunnels.
- Steve McKenna
Austria sweeps to Eurovision victory after nail-biting finish
In a tight finish Austria surged ahead of Israel to claim victory in the world’s biggest singing competition.
- Michael Idato
Australia’s milkshake man Go-Jo out of Eurovision
After a second semi-final packed with the competition’s strongest acts, Australia failed to lock in a slot for this weekend’s final.
- Michael Idato
Revealed: Russia’s new ‘mini-Frankenstein’ missile that is terrorising Ukraine
Experts stripped down one of the lightweight, low-cost weapons and discovered a swag of foreign-manufactured components, including one possibly from Australia.
- Iona Cleave
Sweden’s the song to beat as Australia’s Go-Jo generates buzz at Eurovision
The first semi-final also saw strong performances from Belgium and Netherlands, and a video appearance from iconic Canadian singer Celine Dion.
- Michael Idato
Trump hails China trade talks as a ‘total reset’
Trump says the first day of US-China discussions aimed at defusing a trade war were “friendly, but constructive”.
- John Revill, Emma Farge and David Brunnstrom
Can a cheap, public service be as good as a tourist train? I tested both
Switzerland’s Bernina Express tourist train and its panoramic carriages are well known, but few realise there’s a cheaper regional service on the same route.
- Shaney Hudson
Five countries worst hit by Trump’s tariffs
Trump’s tariffs mean Australian exports to the US will attract a 10 per cent charge. Goods from these countries won’t get off so lightly.
- Millie Muroi
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