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Switzerland Tops the 2026 Best Countries Ranking in a Data-Driven Study
world12 days ago

Switzerland Tops the 2026 Best Countries Ranking in a Data-Driven Study

US News & World Report, partnered with the Wharton School, released the 2026 Best Countries rankings using a data-driven methodology across eight categories (governance, culture and tourism, civic health, economic development, health, infrastructure, opportunity, and the natural environment) and 24 subcategories to rate 100 countries; Switzerland topped the list, while the United States fell out of the top 10 due to uneven performance in several data-heavy categories, with the article enumerating the top 20 and noting country-specific strengths.

British mother dies by assisted suicide in Swiss clinic after son's death
world-news1 month ago

British mother dies by assisted suicide in Swiss clinic after son's death

56-year-old British mother Wendy Duffy traveled to Basel's Pegasos clinic in Switzerland and died by euthanasia at her own request, having paid about $13,500; her death followed the loss of her son Marcus four years earlier and occurred the same day a controversial UK right-to-die bill failed in Parliament, with Pegasos calling it a 'sane suicide' and noting she acted with capacity.

Grieving British mother travels to Switzerland for assisted suicide after son's death
world-news1 month ago

Grieving British mother travels to Switzerland for assisted suicide after son's death

A physically healthy British mother, Wendy Duffy, who lost her only son four years ago, is traveling to Switzerland to undergo assisted suicide at Pegasos after the clinic accepted her application. She had previously attempted to take her own life and says she cannot feel whole again; she paid about $13,500 for the procedure. Her son Marcus died at 23 after choking on a tomato, a tragedy that, combined with stalled UK right-to-die legislation, has led her to seek death abroad with her family’s understanding support.

Long COVID lingers in Swiss healthcare workers four years after infection
health2 months ago

Long COVID lingers in Swiss healthcare workers four years after infection

A Swiss multicenter study of healthcare workers followed for up to four years after infection with ancestral SARS‑CoV‑2 found that up to 60% still reported at least one symptom four years later; fatigue, loss of smell/taste, and brain fog were most common, and while most symptoms waned over time, a substantial minority continued to experience long COVID, highlighting the need for long‑term clinical and occupational support.

Six Dead in Swiss Bus Fire Triggers Arson Probe
world2 months ago

Six Dead in Swiss Bus Fire Triggers Arson Probe

Swiss authorities in Fribourg are probing whether a March 10 bus fire in Kerzers was started deliberately, with officials mentioning a possible voluntary act on or near the vehicle. Six people were killed and five injured; there are no current indications of a terror attack, and victim identification may take several days as the bus is removed and traffic returns to normal.