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First pictures of family of five skiers who froze to death in the Alps

The skiers who were on the doomed tour on Tete Blanche mountain A family of skiers who froze to death after getting lost in brutal mountain conditions have been named following the tragedy in the...

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Three killed after helicopter crash at tourist hotspot in Swiss Alps

The helicopter crashed off its landing zone near the Petit Combin peak in the south west of Switzerland (Picture: EPA) A helicopter crash has killed three people and injured three others in the Swiss...

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Brewery heir saved brothers from 1,640ft helicopter crash in Alps by pushing...

Edward Courage saved the lives of two skiers in the canton of Valais where a separate avalanche hit on Monday (pictured on right) (Credits EPA/Twitter) A British skier has saved the lives of two...

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First picture of missing woman, 48, feared to have fallen overboard on ferry

Ebla Yusuf is feared to have fallen into the English Channel during a ferry crossing (Picture: SWNS) A ferry passenger who is feared to have fallen overboard has been named and pictured for the first...

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Body of climber missing for 37 years is uncovered after ice melts on glacier

The boot and crampons of the missing German climber found in Switzerland(Picture: Reuters) The body of a German climber who has been missing since 1986 has been uncovered on a melting glacier in...

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Melting glacier exposes body of climber missing since the 1980s

The climber has not been named, but DNA analysis confirmed the body was that of a German man who was 38 when he disappeared in 1986 (Picture: Reuters) Human remains found on a melting Swiss glacier...

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Airline bosses furious with cabin crew filmed dancing on wing of Boeing 777

A female cabin crew member was seen dancing on the wing of the Swiss International Air Lines plane (Picture: @spottersbrasil/CEN) Cabin crew who were filmed dancing and posing on the wing of a plane...

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The best countries in the world have been named

This spot came out on top (Picture: Getty) In need of some travel inspiration? Look no further, as a new ranking of the world’s best countries has been revealed. The findings are a result of a...

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Body of British hiker missing for three months is found in Swiss mountains

Aidan Roche went missing on the 12th day of a two-week trip in Switzerland (Picture: SWNS) The body of a British hiker who went missing in the Swiss Alps three months ago has been found, his family...

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These are the world’s best natural attractions — and four are in Europe

The Irish cliffs have inspired creatives for centuries (Picture: Getty Images) While you can’t deny that landmarks like the Great Pyramids or St Peter’s Basilica are awe-inspiring, some of the most...

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Sweden is on a mission to stop people confusing it with Switzerland

Even Biden got it wrong (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) They both begin with ‘Sw’ and have crosses on their flags, so it’s easy to see why some people might get Sweden and Switzerland mixed up. In...

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Mum-of-four suffering ‘torture’ of long Covid wants to end life in Switzerland

Kelly Louise Smith-May, 39, has described her condition as a ‘living death sentence’ (Picture: GoFundMe) A mother-of-four is attempting to raise £10,000 to travel to an assisted dying facility because...

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Cocaine could soon become legal in European capital city

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next The capital of Switzerland is considering allowing the sale of cocaine for...

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What are the safest countries in the world if WW3 does break out?

These country’s offer some of the best chances of survival With consistent threats of nuclear war from Russia, missile strikes in the Middle East and the unprecedented rise of China’s influence, many...

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How to grab seven nights skiing in the Swiss mountains for £519

Make the most of these last-minute ski deals (Picture: Getty Images) In search of last-minute snow and no time to meticulously plan? No problem, as we’ve done all the hard work for you. Whether you’re...

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The European ski resort with snow and £3 beer as holidays turn to sludge

Lake Bled in Slovenia, with a view of the mountains (Picture: Getty Images/Viktoriia Yakovenko ) A mild winter in Europe has led to a startling lack of snow, leaving ski slopes transformed to bare...

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Missing skiers froze to death in a ‘snow cave’ they built to keep warm

The sixth member of the group is still missing (Picture: Valais Cantonal Police) The bodies of five missing skiers who were part of a tour in the Swiss Alps have been found after a two-day hunt for...

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First pictures of family of five skiers who froze to death in the Alps

The skiers who were on the doomed tour on Tete Blanche mountain A family of skiers who froze to death after getting lost in brutal mountain conditions have been named following the tragedy in the...

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Three killed after helicopter crash at tourist hotspot in Swiss Alps

The helicopter crashed off its landing zone near the Petit Combin peak in the south west of Switzerland (Picture: EPA) A helicopter crash has killed three people and injured three others in the Swiss...

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Brewery heir saved brothers from 1,640ft helicopter crash in Alps by pushing...

Edward Courage saved the lives of two skiers in the canton of Valais where a separate avalanche hit on Monday (pictured on right) (Credits EPA/Twitter) A British skier has saved the lives of two...

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