You’re almost certainly safer in these countries than you are at home.

It is becoming conventional wisdom that US President Donald Trump will be tough to beat in November, because, whatever reservations about him voters may have, he has been good for the American economy. Joseph E. Stiglitz says nothing could be further from the truth.

An avalanche at the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana has buried "several people" and rescue teams have been deployed, police said.

Staff at Oxford Global Resources, Penrose Quay in Cork city have taken part in the ultimate spin-off for charity.

Marcus Rashford's eye for goal helped England see off Switzerland with a victory that ensured the enthusiasm of a World Cup semi-final run did not descend into a record losing streak.

Eleven men and nine women were killed, officials said.

Sweden’s coach Janne Andersson reflected on his side’s unlikely journey to the quarter-finals of the World Cup – without talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovich — and said it is all about teamwork as exemplified by Emil Forsberg, who scored the game’s only goal.

During the Brazil versus Switzerland game an inflatable red balloon wandered onto the pitch, with Brazilian goalkeeper Alison not seeing the funny side.

Four climbers have died and another five are in a critical condition after they became trapped overnight on the Swiss Alps during an unexpected storm.

A former HSBC employee convicted of leaking account data that led to a tax evasion scandal has been arrested in Madrid on a warrant issued by Switzerland, Spanish police said.

A Swiss mobile phone operator has said its data systems were breached late last year, compromising the contact details of about 800,000 customers.

The Taoiseach is hoping his trip to the World Economic Forum will lead to more investment in Ireland.

President Donald Trump has said he is bringing a message of "peace and prosperity" to an annual economic summit in the Swiss Alps.

Ireland has been ranked as the 8th best-performing economy in 2018.

Authorities in Davos, Switzerland, have rejected a request by left-wing groups to stage a protest during the World Economic Forum, saying heavy snowfall means there is not enough space.

Authorities in Zermatt have begun an "air bridge" by helicopter to take tourists down to the village of Taesch.

One of the world's oldest silverback gorillas has died.

Swiss voters are to decide whether to ban face-covering garments like Muslim burkas and niqabs.

Seven people have been injured after an Italian train derailed and one carriage tipped over in the central Swiss city of Lucerne.

A man who attacked passengers aboard a train in Switzerland with a knife and burning liquid, killing one and wounding five others, has died of his injuries, police said.

Police in Switzerland said a Swiss man set a fire and stabbed people on a train in the country's north east, wounding six people as well as himself.

Switzerland have also qualified for the last 16.

The world's longest railway tunnel is being officially opened in Switzerland.

Swiss watch exports have posted their biggest quarterly drop since 2009. 

Robbie Keane is also out of Tuesday night's friendly against Slovakia.

17 players saw action against Switzerland.

Clark struck with a second-minute header to double his international tally.

The build-up to Euro 2016 should continue to bring a welcome edge to Ireland’s upcoming matches.

Fans were reported to be arriving early at the Aviva for some ‘pre-gaming’.

19-year-old Man City player Jack Byrne, now on loan in Holland, trained with the senior squad today.

Martin O'Neill has finalised the Republic of Ireland squad for 'Three' International Friendly games against Switzerland and Slovakia in Aviva Stadium.

Syria’s largest opposition group has said it will attend UN peace talks in Switzerland, but it will not negotiate directly with the Assad Government.

Trafigura disclosed $4.3bn (€3.98bn) in oil-related payments to governments in 2013, as part of increased transparency by the third-largest independent oil trader.

It was never going to be the most attractive of friendlies, but the FAI may have found a fail-safe.

Switzerland’s justice ministry has granted a US request to extradite a former assistant to Concacaf president Jeffrey Webb in the Fifa bribery case.

Update 4:18pm Criminal proceedings have been opened against FIFA president Sepp Blatter.

Although it may be of a similar size to our own capital, Zurich has a distinctly different feel, with royal blue trams criss-crossing the centre against the backdrop of bridges, clock towers and the beautifully preserved buildings, writes Arlene Harris.

Switzerland’s justice ministry says it has granted US requests to extradite former Fifa vice president Eugenio Figueredo.

Rooney smashed Bobby Charlton’s record and became England’s greatest ever goalscorer.

Learning how to ski was a steep learning curve for Eoghan O’Sullivan in Engelberg.