Italian foreign minister: some survivors still unidentified due to ‘horrific’ injuries Thirteen Italians remain in hospital, with five of them having suffered “severe injuries and burns”, according to the Italian foreign minister. Antonio Tajani added that six more Italian nationals are unaccounted for following the devastating fire at the Swiss ski resort bar. Speaking to […]
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Ice and snow around UK in wintry start to 2026
Snow and ice blanketing the UK could last into the weekend and beyond as the Met Office extends weather warnings. The most severe conditions will be seen in Scotland, where amber snow warnings came into effect from midday Friday. Yellow snow and ice warnings are in place elsewhere until Monday. Up to 40cm (15in) of […]
Trump, top Iranian security official exchange threats over protests now roiling Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. President Donald Trump and a top Iranian security official exchanged dueling threats Friday as widening economic protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions between the countries after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites in June. Trump initially wrote on his Truth Social platform, warning Iran that […]
A fire in an Swiss ski resort bar has left about 40 people dead : NPR
People lay flowers and light candles for the victims of the fire at the “Le Constellation” bar and lounge during New Year’s celebration, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Alessandro della Valle/Keystone via AP) Alessandro della Valle/AP/Keystone hide caption toggle caption Alessandro della Valle/AP/Keystone CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating […]
Swiss officials face painful task of identifying victims of deadly bar fire | Tourism News
Investigators are rushing to identify the victims and establish the cause of a devastating fire at a New Year’s Eve party that ripped through a bar in the Swiss Alps town of Crans-Montana. Relatives and friends have been scrambling to find their loved ones, with many circulating photos on social media after the disaster that […]
Teen Recounts Escape from Deadly Swiss Fire
new video loaded: Teen Recounts Escape from Deadly Swiss Fire People gathered at memorials in the resort town of Crans-Montana, Switzerland, to grieve for the victims of a deadly New Year’s fire at a bar. A survivor described her harrowing escape. By Shawn Paik January 2, 2026 Source link
The Papers: 'Horror on the dancefloor' and 'Traitors twist'
The fire at a Swiss ski resort bar which has killed dozens dominates Friday’s front pages. Source link
Video Zohran Mamdani speaks at public inauguration as New York City mayor
Zohran Mamdani speaks at public inauguration as New York City mayor Mamdani delivered his first public address as New York City’s mayor on Thursday, after being officially sworn in as the city’s first Muslim mayor and first mayor of South Asian descent. January 1, 2026 Source link
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te pledges to defend island’s sovereignty : NPR
In this photo released by the Taiwan Presidential Office, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te (center) is accompanied by his Vice President Bi-Khim Hsiao (second right) and officials wave national flags as they attend a New Year flag raising ceremony at the Presidential Office, in Taipei, Taiwan, on Thursday, Jan. 1. Taiwan Presidential Office/AP hide caption toggle […]
At least 17 dead as heavy rains trigger flash floods in Afghanistan | Climate Crisis News
Dead include five members of a family in the Kabkan district in the province of Herat. Published On 2 Jan 20262 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Heavy rains and snowfall in Afghanistan have ended a prolonged dry spell but triggered flash floods in several areas, killing at least 17 […]