Households pay 451 francs ($480; £348) a year but a referendum could end that, writes Imogen Foulkes.

Forty years on from the beating of gay activists, the 2018 march will carry special resonance.

The Second Amendment set the direction on gun rights, but what other events brought us here now?

A year embedded with the people fighting the Islamic State group

Five times the speed of sound from Beijing to New York in a few hours - but is it a likely scenario?

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

Others could follow Washington's example and hit the US with tough trade restrictions, it says.

Happy deers, a toe-curling Fresh Prince interpretation and more things to cheer you up from this week.

Fresh elections could be held if Social Democrats vote against a new alliance with Angela Merkel's conservatives.

Female writers and directors are suddenly in hot demand in Hollywood. But will the change last?

The false claims, misinformation and altered images attempting to influence Italy's election.

We take a look at red carpet styles from 2008, 1998 and 1988.

A quick guide to the films up for best picture at the Oscars 2018.

From Lady Bird to The Greatest Showman: The films where audiences and critics disagree.

Police in Honduras arrest the suspected mastermind in the murder of Berta Caceres.

James Eric Davis Jr, a 19-year-old sophomore who was on the run, has been arrested, officials say.

Celebs walking the red carpet can expect plenty of perks, from $2m rings to a DNA profile kit.

BlackRock Inc is stepping up pressure on firearms companies after the Florida school shooting.

Hull FC beat Warrington Wolves in a fractious Super League match which sees a player from each side sent off.

Jacob Rees-Mogg warns fellow Brexiteers not to dwell on "small points" of concern in Theresa May's speech.

President Donald Trump says he thinks the US can "win" a trade war. Here are some costs he might encounter along the way.