A lake of water trapped behind a mass of glacial debris in southern Switzerland sparked fears of flooding after burying a village, though some water began seeping through the morass on Friday.
More record temperatures is expected in the next 5 years, with Arctic warming predicted at more than three times the global average, a new report by the U.N. weather agency said on Wednesday.
A huge chunk of a glacier broke off in the Swiss Alps, causing a deluge of ice, mud, and rock, burying an mountain village that had been evacuated due to the risk of a rockslide, authorities said.
The WHO reported new findings about an 'alarming' lack of awareness of alcohol's link to cancer across Europe and urged tobacco-style warnings in the region with the world's heaviest drinkers.
World leaders and business executives left the Swiss mountain resort of Davos after a week of discussions dominated from a distance by Donald Trump's return as U.S. President.
Switzerland and the EU reach deal to strengthen trade ties, addressing Swiss immigration concerns and opening the door for the biggest overhaul of bilateral relations in years.
