Traditionalist Catholics face a difficult choice after Vatican cuts off breakaway group
Breakaway Catholic sect in Kansas remains defiant after excommunication
What to know about the Society of St. Pius X, the schismatic group excommunicated by the Pope
Vatican declares Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicates bishops

France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave
France warns even young people's health at risk as Europe's heatwave shifts east
France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave
France records hottest day in recorded history, weather officials say
Major power outage in France as Europe wilts under record heat
A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books
France's nuclear power plants buckle under heat as rivers run too warm
People living in attic apartments under zinc roofs of Paris suffer in the heat
Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave

The U.S. and Iran agree to a 'road map' for a final deal, mediators say
Trump threatens to 'hit Iran very hard again' while Vance is in Switzerland for talks
Former Iranian diplomat reacts to preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement
Here's how much the Iran war cost — and how its effects will linger
The price of jet fuel is falling, but don't expect airfares to follow any time soon
For Lebanon, a U.S.-Iran agreement raises questions beyond Hezbollah
Read the full text of Trump's preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war
Trump's Iran deal is getting major blowback from everyone except the markets
Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
Trump signs preliminary agreement with Iran, after releasing details
Oil flowing through the strait, says Vance, but Israeli strikes in Lebanon raise doubts over peace
Senate Republicans raise alarm over Trump’s deal with Iran
Trump says Iran can access $300 billion fund only if they do 'things right'
Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed, source says
With Iran deal, Trump told ships to 'start your engines.' That's not happening yet

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Spain receives 900,000 applications in migrant legalisation drive, double expected demand
Swiss reject divisive anti-immigration proposal
EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad

Greetings from the Rhône Glacier, where a gash of pink highlights how it's melting

Melting glaciers mean an uncertain future for Europe's rivers

Why glaciologists believe the Birch Glacier collapsed, burying a nearby Swiss town
A Swiss village is buried after a glacier collapses in the Alps

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Snowboarder's death in Swiss Alps avalanche is a reminder that even pros face risk

US woman dies in controversial suicide capsule in Switzerland

Bankers who helped Putin's friend move millions via Swiss bank accounts lose appeal

Ukraine’s struggling frontline soldiers emboldened by renewed U.S. support
Ukraine says deep drone strike destroys rare Russian Su-57 stealth fighter
Biden Apologizes to Zelenskyy for Delay in U.S. Aid
Ukraine uses US weapons to strike inside Russia, according to a senator and a Western official
Factbox-What to expect from Swiss summit on Ukraine's peace terms
Russia warns US against 'fatal' miscalculation in Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine exchange POWs for the first time in months. Bodies of fallen are also swapped
Survivors say Russia is waging a war of sexual violence in occupied areas of Ukraine. Men are often the victims
Ukraine's army chief says Russia is augmenting its troops presence in the Kharkiv region
Exclusive-To help Airbus, Macron pressed Canada to ease Russia titanium sanctions
U.S. gives Ukraine permission to use U.S. weapons to strike inside Russia, with caveats
Russian forces firm control of offensive line near Kharkiv, Russia-installed officials say
Think tank close to Kremlin says Russia should consider a 'demonstrative' nuclear explosion
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russia putting pressure on countries to shun peace summit
Under Relentless Russian Assault, Ukraine Adopts a Defensive Crouch
Ukraine stops Russia's advance and unleashes a wave of drones on Crimea
'The world's fault': Zelenskyy speaks out amid Russian assault
U.S. bans Russian uranium imports, key to nuclear fuel supply
Blinken in Kyiv says US arms will make a difference as Ukraine reels from a new Russian offensive
Ex-Ukrainian president says US delay in war aid was 'colossal' waste, let Putin inflict more damage
Blinken visits Ukraine to tout U.S. support for Kyiv's fight against Russia

A Swiss museum will remove 5 paintings potentially looted by Nazis

Kindergarten Resumes in a War Zone
Taken by Russia, then rescued, young Ukrainians speak out
\European Union approves $54 billion aid for Ukraine as Hungary drops opposition
As Ukraine seeks to replenish its depleted army, a divide grows among its civilians
Nepal wants its men back from Russia's war in Ukraine after deaths on the front
Russia claims Ukraine shot down a military plane carrying Ukrainian POWs, killing 74
Russia’s relentless ‘meat assaults’ are wearing down outmanned and outgunned Ukrainian forces
How war changed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Russian missiles target Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing at least 6
At least 27 people were killed in an attack on Donetsk in Russian-occupied Ukraine
Defense in Davos: US on back foot as world roils around it
US envoy says frozen Russian assets could be 'easy' Ukraine funding
Zelenskyy takes center stage in Davos as he tries to rally support for Ukraine
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More countries join talks on Ukraine leader's peace formula. But Russia is absent and war grinds on
Ukraine says it shot down 2 Russian command and control aircraft in a significant blow to Moscow

Time to make banks more stressed?
UBS finishes takeover of Credit Suisse in deal meant to stem global financial turmoil

Swiss voters support climate bill as scientists warn about melting glaciers
Everything to know about hurricane season 2023. Forecasts, definitions, and preparation.
Why melting ice in Antarctica is making hurricanes worse in Texas
The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season has begun. Here are the 21 storm names
Struggles continue for thousands in Florida 8 months after Hurricane Ian as new storm season looms
NOAA predicts a "near-normal" hurricane season. But that's not good news
Atlantic hurricane season forecast to have at least 12 named storms

Elizabeth Warren, AOC Ask SVB Depositors to Detail Ties to Bank
We grade Fed Chair Jerome Powell
What banks do when no one's watching
Inside a bank run
A Great Recession bank takeover
How does the Federal Reserve's discount window work?
The FDIC says First Citizens Bank will acquire Silicon Valley Bank
Credit Suisse shares soar after the bank secures a $54 billion lifeline
The Fed raises interest rates again despite the stress hitting the banking system
SVB employees blame remote work for bank failure
Janet Yellen says the U.S. is ready to protect depositors at small banks if required
5 ways the banking turmoil could affect you
UBS to buy troubled Credit Suisse in deal brokered by Swiss government
Bank fail: How rising interest rates paved the way for Silicon Valley Bank's collapse
New York Community Bank agrees to buy a large portion of Signature Bank

Toblerone is no longer Swiss enough to feature the Matterhorn on its packaging

Are Sanctions Slowing Down Russia's War Machine?
China's top diplomat visits Moscow as Russia's war on Ukraine nears 1 year
China says certain countries must stop 'fuelling the fire' in Ukraine conflict
Rishi Sunak urged to put Britain on war footing as Russia rebuilds forces
U.S., Allies to Boost Efforts to Stop Russia Skirting Sanctions
U.S., allies to tighten screws on Russian sanctions evasion -Treasury's Adeyemo
Treasury deputy: Russia sanctions are degrading its military
In China, Worries About a Weakened Russia Prompt a Rethink
China says it's seeking role in Ukraine peace settlement
Leopard tanks like a Mercedes, says Ukrainian soldier training in Germany'
Revealed: Leaked document shows how Russia plans to take over Belarus
Russian troops killed deploying devastating rockets in Valentine's Day massacre
Russians adapt to 'nerve-wracking' life under sanctions
Swiss government: confiscation of Russian assets found unconstitutional
Ukraine says Russians mounting constant attacks, pouring in forces
Kremlin denies issuing media with guidance to suppress mentions of mercenary boss
A year into the war, Russians in Georgia are viewed with suspicion
Antony Blinken 'warns Ukraine' against retaking Crimea
Top Russian Military Official Dead After Fall From 16th Floor

A warm start to winter adds to challenges for Vermont’s logging industry
'Drought' has New Yorkers asking: 'Where's the snow?'
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This snowplow driver just started his own service. But warmer winters threaten it
Dwindling Snow Leaves Swiss Alpine Villages Staring at an Identity Crisis
Harsh winter means misery for many people but happiness for skiers