A woman who describes herself as ultra MAGA has been confirmed as the new US ambassador to the United Nations.
40-year-old Elise Stefanik was the youngest woman to be elected to congress in 2014. She aligns herself closely with Trump and claims the 2020 election was rigged.
She says she will make sure that every US taxpayer dollar that flows into the UN serves American interests.
She admitted she knew little of the international organisation – but she says she’s ready for the challenge.
Thousands of Swiss nationals stuck in middle east
Bern says it’s not able to repatriate thousands of Swiss citizens who are either resident in the middle east - or stranded as their flights have been cancelled.
Anti-war demonstrators in Geneva
Around a hundred people gathered in Geneva yesterday evening to protest the war in Iran.
Parmelin signs EU deal
Swiss President Guy Parmelin met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels yesterday to advance a new package of bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU.
Parliament moves closer to end murder loophole
Switzerland is moving closer to abolishing the 30 year statute of limitations for murder.
Water worker buried alive
A worker has died after being buried alive in canton Fribourg.
Petition for quiet cars on trains
A woman from Biel in canton Bern has launched an online petition calling for quiet carriages in second class on Swiss trains.
