Switzerland

New Swiss supercomputer ranked sixth most powerful in the world

Switzerland has recently unveiled the country's new supercomputer, ‘Alps’, which has already been ranked as the sixth most powerful supercomputer in the world. The supercomputer, which was only 60% operational when the 'Top 500' global supercomputer rankings were published this June, is expected to rise in rank once fully functional.

Southgate under pressure as England face Swiss test

England's European Championship campaign looked dead and buried before it was salvaged by a remarkable last-gasp goal from Jude Bellingham in the round of 16, but they have barely made their presence felt in Germany.

Shaqiri stunner moves Swiss to verge of last 16 after Scotland draw

Shaqiri produced one of the goals of the tournament so far as the former Liverpool forward punished Anthony Ralston's woeful backpass with a brilliant curler from 20 yards.

How Switzerland is preparing for the quantum computing revolution

Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator Foundation (GESDA), an independent research foundation based in Switzerland, is already looking beyond AI, with the belief that quantum computing is going to be the next big technological disrupter. 

Visa, sponsor issues put champion cyclist's World Duathlon dream in danger

In the last 6-7 years, Rakibul Islam (30) played a key role in popularising cycling as a sport among the younger generation of Bangladesh. But the national gold medal winning cyclist’s is now going through uncertain times regarding his participation in the Duathlon Championship-2023 in Switzerland) due to sponsorship and visa complications.

Classy Bonmati takes five-star Spain into World Cup quarters

Aitana Bonmati played a starring role with a brace and two assists as Spain crushed Switzerland 5-1 at Eden Park on Saturday to march into the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time in their history.

Switzerland, Norway qualify for Women's World Cup last 16

Switzerland and Norway qualified for the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Sunday as co-hosts New Zealand were eliminated along with the Philippines.

Bayern sign Sommer from Gladbach to replace injured Neuer

Bayern Munich have signed Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer from Borussia Moenchengladbach to replace injured Manuel Neuer, the German champions said on Thursday.

Portugal 2-1 Switzerland: What's your prediction?

Portugal coach Fernando Santos has been boosted by news that key midfielder Otavio should be fully fit and ready to play in their World Cup last-16 match against Switzerland on Tuesday.

January 24, 2017
January 24, 2017

Tennis: Wawrinka wins testy clash with Tsonga to reach semi-finals

Former champion Stan Wawrinka engaged in a war of words with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga but won the argument that counted to storm into the Australian Open semi-finals with a 7-6(2) 6-4 6-3 win over the Frenchman on Tuesday.

September 8, 2016
September 8, 2016

Swiss to host Inter-migrant football contest

Around 120 asylum seekers and refugees in Switzerland will next week compete in a football tournament organised with the backing of UEFA.

June 20, 2016
June 20, 2016

I hope Puma don't make condoms, says Shaqiri

Switzerland's Stoke City winger Xherdan Shaqiri said he hoped the country's shirt manufacturer Puma "doesn't make condoms" after several Swiss players ended their Euro 2016 match with France with shredded jerseys.

June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016

FIFA headquarters searched, documents seized

Swiss investigators search FIFA's Zurich headquarters and seize documents, the country's prosecution authority says, while FIFA says the search targets sacked deputy general secretary Markus Kattner.

June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016

World’s longest rail tunnel to open

The world's longest and deepest rail tunnel is to be officially opened in Switzerland, after almost two decades of construction work.

May 30, 2016
May 30, 2016

Hingis and Mirza lose chance to complete 'Santina Slam'

Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza lose their cool as their hopes of holding all four grand slam titles are dashed following a 6-3 6-2 defeat by Czech duo Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova in the third round of the French Open on Sunday.

April 30, 2016
April 30, 2016

Weasel halts most powerful machine on Earth

The largest scientific experiment goes offline because of a foreign intruder, reports CNN.

February 3, 2016
February 3, 2016

8-day-old conjoined twins successfully separated

Eight-day-old twin girls who were joined at the liver and chest are successfully separated by doctors in Switzerland.

January 28, 2016
January 28, 2016

Moosa to disclose Swiss Bank details: ACC

Controversial business tycoon Moosa Bin Shamsher has agreed to provide details of Swiss bank account to the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) within a few days, an official said.

January 15, 2016
January 15, 2016

2 most dangerous numbers in universe threaten end of physics

A deeply disturbing and controversial line of thinking has emerged within the physics community. It's the idea that we are reaching the absolute limit of what we can understand about the world around us through science.