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Women’s Euro 2025: When do the England Lionesses play and how can you watch?
The Lionesses brought home England’s their first major senior team trophy in 56 years at the 2022 Euros. (Getty) The Women’s Euros kick off this week, with England’s Lionesses out to defend the trophy they won dramatically three years ago. The...

Women’s Euro 2025 team guides: Wales
This article is part of the Guardian’s Euro 2025 Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 16 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from two teams each day in the run-up to the...

From Basel to Zurich: Discover the cities and stadiums hosting Euro 2025
Here's a closer look at the cities and stadiums: Basel Commonly considered to be the cultural capital of Switzerland, Basel boasts a rich history and is home to the oldest public art collection in the world, housed in the Kunstmuseum Basel since...

University of Bern and the Institute of Archaeology Confirm Lin as the Oldest Stilt-dwelling Settlement in Europe
A four-year collaboration between Swiss and Albanian archaeologists successfully concludes the first phase 2021-2025, qualifying the site near Lin, in Pogradec, as the oldest stilt-dwelling settlement in Europe. Swiss Ambassador to Albania, Ruth...

Lucas Beyer educational qualification: From Ph.D. detour and Google rejection to becoming Meta’s top AI hire
Lucas Beyer, a leading AI researcher known for his work at Google Brain, DeepMind, and most recently OpenAI’s Zurich office, found himself at the center of industry buzz in 2025—when Meta came calling, this time from the very top. CEO Mark...

The players to watch at women's Euro 2025
Spain will be favourites to win the women's Euro 2025 when the tournament kicks off in Switzerland on July 2, but the world champions will have some stiff competition. Here AFP takes a look at the stars expected to make a splash in the tournament....
Ireland women promoted to FIH Hockey Pro League
Lausanne [Switzerland], June 30 (ANI): The International Hockey Federation (FIH) confirmed that the "Green Army" - Ireland's national hockey team - will join the FIH Hockey Pro League for the 2025-26 season. It will be the first time that the...

How EE is building young girls’ confidence on and off the pitch ahead of the Women’s Euros
The women's Euros are just around the corner, starting on 2 July, and the incredible football that will be on display will no doubt inspire even more girls and women to get involved in the sport. Every major tournament sees a spike in interest...
Spain's problems grow ahead of women's Euro kickoff as goalkeeper Coll suffers from tonsilitis
LAUSANNE, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Spain's preparations for the forthcoming Women's European Championships have been further complicated by the news that goalkeeper Cata Coll is suffering from tonsillitis. Coll has to be considered a doubt after...

Wolf shot dead in southern Switzerland
More UBS launches buyback scheme for up to $2 billion in shares This content was published on Jun 30, 2025 UBS is starting a share buyback programme for up to $2 billion (CHF1.6 billion) in shares, in line with a plan approved at its annual...

How Euro 2025 could show a distinctive power shift in women’s football
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From Pulse Polio campaigns to boosting vaccine coverage in children, India’s healthcare efforts lauded globally
Health News Vaccination remains one of the most powerful and cost-effective public health interventions. New Delhi: Vaccination remains one of the most powerful and cost-effective public health interventions. India’s unwavering commitment to...

Jan Kattein Architects delivers redesigned children’s library at Swiss Cottage
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England women’s team get a fierce send-off that is towel-tally amazing!
The monumental display featuring a roaring Lioness, 41 metres wide and 29 metres high is made of nearly 10,000 fanned, folded and rolled towels. It took 36 hours to complete and sits proudly in the hotel grounds at Hilton at St George’s Park, the...

England women’s football team get a fierce send-off that is towel-tally amazing
England’s Lionesses got a mighty send-off as they prepare to depart for their biggest tournament of the yea r - a massive tribute made entirely from towels. The monumental display featuring a roaring Lioness, 41 metres wide and 29 metres high is...

Spain’s Bonmati Discharged From Hospital Ahead Of UEFA Women’s Euro
LAS ROZAS, SPAIN - JUNE 24: Aitana Bonmati of Spain attends during the Media day of the Spanish ... More women's team ahead UEFA Women's Euro 2025 at Ciudad del Futbol on June 24, 2025, in Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Dennis Agyeman/Europa...

Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal
Ulaanbaatar, June 30, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The first FIBA 3x3 World Cup hosted by Mongolia concluded on June 29, 2025. The Mongolian women’s team made history in the women’s category of team sports with a silver medal in the FIBA 3x3 World Cup. This...

Former women’s basketball forward Parker Hill ’25 signs professional contract in Switzerland
Coming off the heels of a successful senior season for women’s basketball, Parker Hill ’25 has signed a contract to play professional basketball for Team Hélios VS Basket in Vetroz, Switzerland. In her final season as a Tiger, Hill not only played...

Headed to Switzerland for the Women's Euros? Pack your jersey, your passion and your savings
Switzerland is known for its priceless Alpine views, renowned watchmakers, the world’s best chocolatiers and its established banking sector. But the country isn’t without a price tag; it is consistently listed as the most expensive country in the...

“COMFORT SHOW INCOMING” — Fans thrilled as BTS’ Jimin & Jungkook reportedly wrap filming of 'Are You Sure?!' season 2 in Vietnam & Switzerland
On June 30, 2025, K-media My Daily confirmed that filming for season 2 of the travel docu-style series Are You Sure?!, hosted by BTS’s Jimin and Jungkook, has officially wrapped. The latest episodes were shot in scenic locations across Switzerland...