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Several dozen feared dead in Swiss ski resort bar fire -- Around 100 are also injured in fire at Crans-Montana Swiss ski resort bar Le Constellation.7 minutes ago
LIVE - 'Several dozen' believed to have been killed in fire at Swiss ski resort bar, say authorities - The fire broke out at 01:30 local time in Crans-Montana - the cause is not known, but officials don't think it was an attack.34 minutes ago
BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire -- Dozens of people are believed to have died after a fire broke out during New Year's Eve celebrations.2 hours ago
Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close -- Fans gathered at premieres in cities across the US and Canada to watch the finale on the big screen.1 hour ago
Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates -- Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.12 hours ago
Zelensky says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year address -- Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he "believed in you and our victory" in Ukraine.6 hours ago
US military says five killed in latest strike on alleged drug boats -- The latest strike comes as the US Coast Guard searches for survivors of another that happened a day earlier.1 hour ago
Iran security force member killed during protests, official says -- A currency collapse has led to protests breaking out across the country, with unrest reported in several cities.2 hours ago
Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash -- Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.11 hours ago
Bulgaria joins the euro after rocky path to new currency -- The move is dividing the nation - some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will lead to economic stagnation.13 hours ago
Disney worker hurt stopping 180-kg fake boulder from hitting audience -- The worker is "recovering" after he was seen on video being knocked off his feet by the 400-lb (180kg) rubber Indiana Jones prop.8 hours ago
Sydney sends message of peace for New Year's after Bondi attack -- The words peace and unity were projected onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge as thousands gathered to watch the annual fireworks.17 hours ago
Passenger describes 'chaos' after head-on Machu Picchu train collision -- Tourist Niels Honkoop says shattered glass littered the carriage floor and injured people were lying in the aisles.20 hours ago
In pictures: New Year welcomed around the world -- From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.20 hours ago
The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal -- Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.1 day ago
Saving South Africa's threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines -- A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.1 day ago
Diane Keaton, Pope Francis and Ozzy Osbourne... famous faces who left us in 2025 -- Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.1 day ago
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor -- The Democratic politician took his oath over a Quran in the disused Old City Hall subway station.5 hours ago
What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg -- The BBC's Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.11 hours ago
Watch: Historic Amsterdam church engulfed by fire on New Year's Eve -- The blaze was thought to have started just after midnight and was swiftly declared a major fire3 hours ago
Fireworks, drums and light shows: How the world is welcoming 2026 -- Countries around the world celebrated the new year with colourful shows and long-held traditions.16 hours ago
Watch: Stunning celestial events that lit up the skies in 2025 -- From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.20 hours ago
What we know about the Switzerland ski resort fire -- Several dozen people are presumed to have died in the fire at a New Year party in the resort of Crans-Montana.51 minutes ago
Threatening, durable, learning - what makes Starc elite? -- Mitchell Starc has tormented England through the 2025-26 Ashes series, so what makes him so good and what new tricks have revived his career?2 hours ago