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Trump hails 'great progress' as US-China trade talks in Geneva continue

The lead US negotiator described “a great deal of productivity” in resolving US-China trade differences after two days of talks in Switzerland, following Trump’s tariffs and Beijing’s retaliation.

Euronews

Swiss Eurovision star: I would love for Celine Dion to be in Basel

Dion has stepped away from touring in recent years, due to increasing health issues while living with stiff-person syndrome.

Evening Standard

Judo Grand Slam: Gold Rush for Four Nations on Day 2 in Astana

Day 2 of the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam saw Switzerland, France, Italy, and Korea claim gold. Stellar performances, local support, and top-tier judo lit up Astana as the middleweights delivered a thrilling showcase.

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US and China tariff talks begin in Geneva with hope of de-escalating trade dispute

Tariff talks begin between US and Chinese officials in Switzerland on Saturday. This follows US President Donald Trump increasing US tariffs on China to a combined 145%, and China retaliating by hitting America with a 125% levy last month.

Euronews

Switzerland's president hopes 'Holy Spirit' will guide US-China tariff talks in Geneva

The Swiss government said its talks with Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer were “convivial and constructive” and were aimed to lay out the guidelines for a deal on the issue of customs duties to be discussed again in coming weeks.

Euronews

Dollar Edges Lowers Before US-China Trade Talks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell from a 4-week high and finished down by -0.29%. Long liquidation pressures weighed on the dollar ahead of this weekend's US-China trade talks in Switzerland. Losses in the dollar accelerated Friday after New York Fed President Williams said he expects economic growth in...

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Dollar Slips Ahead of US-China Trade Talks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell from a 4-week high and is down by -0.39%. Long liquidation pressures are weighing on the dollar ahead of this weekend's US-China trade talks in Switzerland. Also, today's rally in stocks has curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Losses in the dollar accelerated...

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Swiss Seize Window Of Opportunity On Trump Tariffs

Switzerland will once again Friday try to talk its way out of punitive tariffs on its exports to the United States, which would have serious ramifications for Swiss jobs and businesses.

International Business Times

New direct train set to connect UK to popular European holiday spot

The journey currently takes seven hours across two trains

The Independent UK

Direct trains from UK to Switzerland move step closer

A memorandum of understanding has been signed in an attempt to address barriers to the rail link.

The Independent UK

London to Geneva in five hours by rail? Direct trains from St Pancras to Switzerland move step closer in boost for travellers

Journey times between St Pancras and Switzerland could be reduced to five hours by train with direct services

Evening Standard

How to watch IIHF World Championship 2025 – live stream, TV channels, schedule

Watch IIHF World Championship 2025 live from anywhere, with Ryan Warsofsky's USA taking on Patrick Fischer's Switzerland in the ice hockey final.

Tom’s Guide

Why Trump fails to understand China’s trade war tactics, and what his negotiators should be reading

As US and Chinese representatives prepare to meet in Switzerland in an effort to ease their escalating trade war, a potential sign of Beijing’s approach has emerged in an opinion piece published in the state-owned journal Beijing Daily.

The Conversation

Why you should swap the heat of the Mediterranean for a summer holiday in Switzerland

With many European countries now experiencing stifling temperatures in the summer, Sarah Rodrigues opts for a cooler break luxuriating in river swimming, chocolate sampling and superlative train travel

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US and China to hold trade talks in Switzerland

It will be the first in-person discussions between American and Chinese senior officials since US President Donald Trump escalated the tariff war between the two countries.

Fortune

U.S. and Chinese officials are finally set to meet for trade talks, a month after Trump hiked tariffs to a sky-high 145%

The scheduled meeting in Switzerland would be the first time U.S. and Chinese trade officials meet since Trump imposed tariffs on China in February.

Al Jazeera

US, China to hold talks in Switzerland amid Trump’s trade war

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington does not wish to decouple from China but wants ‘fair trade’.

The Independent UK

Asian shares get a lift from plans for China-US trade talks, Beijing stimulus moves

Shares have advanced in Asia after the U.S. and China said they are planning trade talks in Switzerland later this week

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China chides US over ‘serious negative impact’ of Trump tariffs as trade talks set to begin

China’s vice-premier He Lifeng will meet US treasury secretary Scott Bessent in Switzerland between 9 and 12 May

AAP

Australian shares edge higher but uncertainty lingers

The Australian share market has lifted on the back of US-China trade talks and stimulus announcements from Beijing, but investors remain apprehensive.

International Business Times

China Vows To Defend 'Justice' In Looming Trade Talks With US

China vowed Wednesday to defend "justice" in upcoming trade talks with the United States in Switzerland -- the two sides' first negotiations following President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff rollout that roiled global markets.

The Guardian - UK

Why Europe needs a common defence fund – outside the EU

It would be open to the UK, Norway and Switzerland, and give governments more bang for their buck as the continent rearms, says economics commentator Simon Nixon

FourFourTwo

Who are the previous Women's Euros Golden Boot winners?

Who will claim the Golden Boot title this summer in Switzerland?

Autosport

Wheatley: Sauber must think like a top team for strong F1 campaign as Audi

Jonathan Wheatley is aiming to install a big-team mentality at Sauber before it completes its switch to Audi from 2026 – although the former Red Bull sporting director admits it will take “years” to get to the top of Formula 1. Having left Red Bull two years ago, Wheatley has…

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Volkswagen Could Give Ford More Reskinned Cars

Ford of Europe is not doing well. Last year, the Blue Oval moved 426,307 cars in the 27 countries that make up the European Union, plus the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. That’s 87,174 fewer vehicles than the year before, causing the brand’s market share to drop to…

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