Alexander Katiraie
Witnesses Recount Fire That Killed 40 in Switzerland
It was a haven for the young, where they could find hot chocolate when they wanted quiet and affordable drinks when they did not. Then it turned into a place of death.
Published: January 1, 2026, 10:59 pm
Switzerland’s burn centers are so overwhelmed that fire victims are being sent to other countries.
Published: January 1, 2026, 10:44 pm
Fire in Swiss Alps Leaves Dozens of New Year’s Revelers Dead
About 40 people celebrating at a ski resort bar were killed, and 115 were injured, many of them young, the authorities said.
Published: January 2, 2026, 1:34 am
Bars, nightclubs and discos have been the sites of deadly fires.
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Published: January 1, 2026, 9:17 pm
Swiss Alps Ski Resort Fire: What We Know
The fire at a bar in a popular ski resort killed around 40 people and injured more than 100, officials said. The cause was still unknown.
Published: January 1, 2026, 9:58 pm
Russia Asks United States to Stop Pursuit of Fleeing Oil Tanker
The tanker, which had been sailing to Venezuela to pick up oil, has claimed Russian protection, although the U.S. authorities say it is a stateless vessel.
Published: January 1, 2026, 8:12 pm
Crans-Montana Bar Fire Victims Transported Across Switzerland for Treatment
Patients were taken by helicopter and jet to bigger, specialized hospitals in Geneva, Zurich and Lausanne.
Published: January 1, 2026, 3:47 pm
Crans-Montana is a Historic Swiss Ski Resort Town Popular With International Tourists
The town is known for its gourmet food, luxury stores, and for hosting major sporting events. The Crans-Montana Resort, which does not operate the bar that caught fire, was acquired by Vail Resorts in 2024.
Published: January 1, 2026, 6:22 pm
A Monumental Church in Amsterdam Is Ravaged by Flames on New Year’s Day
Local residents were evacuated after a fire broke out at the Vondelkerk shortly after midnight. The cause of the blaze has not yet been confirmed.
Published: January 1, 2026, 12:21 pm
Another New Year at War: Ukraine’s Troops Doubt It Will Be the Last
After a year of Russian advances, the goal for 2026 is simply to survive, said one officer in eastern Ukraine. “It’s hard to make any plans,” he said.
Published: January 1, 2026, 7:44 pm
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Published: January 1, 2026, 8:24 pm
Jacqueline de Ribes, Tastemaker and Fashion Avatar, Dies at 96
One of few people in the world of style who could legitimately claim the status of icon, she dressed to impress even before she became a designer.
Published: January 1, 2026, 5:13 pm
New Year’s 2026 Celebrations Around the World: Photos and Videos
See how people across the globe celebrated.
Published: January 1, 2026, 9:01 am
How Thousands of Secret Russian Documents Were Exposed
Russian journalists learned that a government office inadvertently made thousands of sensitive complaints viewable online, including accounts of abuse and coercion in the military.
Published: January 1, 2026, 9:51 am
The destinations to avoid if you love steak on holiday - as the top vegan-friendly countries are revealed
Countries like Spain are known for their rich, flavourful cuts from mature, pasture-raised cattle. But there is a growing demand for vegan or plant-based options in popular holiday spots.
Published: January 2, 2026, 12:24 am
HAPPY NEW YEAR: The world parties as 2026 arrives with magnificent fireworks and wild celebrations
Recap New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe as nations around the world throw parties to toast the final hours of the year before ushering in 2026.
Published: January 1, 2026, 1:53 pm
National Trust bans volunteer who pointed out thousands of spelling mistakes on charity's website
Andy Jones, 71, had been volunteering with the Trust for well over a decade, across several areas including the Woolbeding Estate and the Devil's Punch Bowl in Surrey.(Pictured: Hilary McGrady)
Published: January 1, 2026, 9:08 pm
Salute to the Lionesses sees London kick off 2026 in style: Capital's patriotic New Year fireworks captivate millions with tributes to sporting greats taking centre stage - and Land of Hope And Glory even gets a look in
An estimated 100,000 partygoers from across the country - and further afield - flocked to Londonas they eagerly anticipated the famed fireworks display on the Thames.
Published: January 1, 2026, 7:05 am
The NYE countdown begins: Britain prepares to welcome in 2026 in style as tens of thousands flock to London to watch Big Ben ring in the New Year with spectacular firework display on the Thames
Tens of thousands of revellers have descended on Britain's capital city this evening in a bid to catch a glimpse of Big Ben ringing in the New Year and more than 12,000 fireworks lighting up the night sky.
Published: January 1, 2026, 2:09 am