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A fire of "undetermined origin" broke out at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana at about 1:40 a.m. local time, the Cantonal Police of Valais said in a statement.
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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.
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Officials ruled out the possibility of an attack and are investigating the cause of the blaze, which left many of the injured with "significant, severe burns."
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About 40 people were killed and more than 100 injured after a fire broke out at a bar at a popular Swiss Alps ski resort town on New Year's Eve, according to police. The president of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, said that many of the victims were young people and include Swiss residents as well as tourists from neighboring countries and elsewhere.
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Financial pressures have fueled a fifth day of demonstrations around Iran, with at least one person killed in the protests so far, according to the authorities.
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Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior is the leading contender to be the next Chelsea manager, but others remain under consideration.
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Dozens of people are feared dead after a fire swept through a ski resort bar during a New Year's celebration in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. NBC News' Daniele Hamamdjian has the details.
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From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.
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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.
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One young man told the BBC he went into the bar to look for his little brother, who he thought was inside.
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Less than six months after guiding Chelsea to Club World Cup success, Enzo Maresca has left. But how did things unravel?
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Zohran Mamdani has stocked his administration with seasoned officials, in part to allay concerns about his inexperience and left-wing stances.
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Russia launched more than 200 drones at Ukraine as new year struck, while Putin and Zelenskyy offered messages to their nations.
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Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day.
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Several dozen people are presumed to have died in the fire at a New Year party in the resort of Crans-Montana.
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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca leaves his role with the club fifth in the Premier League - 15 points adrift of leaders Arsenal.
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;Resize=(620)) Sunset bathed the north of Gaza City in golden light Tuesday evening as Izzat Al-Qawasmeh and his 11-year-old son Mohamed climbed through rubble to the top of a building that once housed hundreds of people. The duo had decided to visit the tent city with gifts, dressed in Santa Claus costumes.
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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.
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Several dozen are believed killed in a fire at a New Year's Eve party in a Swiss ski resort bar.
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Gabon's sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team's "disgraceful performance" at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Tottenham attacker Brennan Johnson will undergo the first part of his medical on Thursday after agreeing to join Crystal Palace in a deal worth £35m.
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A comedy writer bought the web domain TrumpKennedyCenter.org and the satirical site he created is drawing attention amid the backlash over the institution's renaming.
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BBC's Silvia Costeloe says the fire happened in the beating heart of lively Crans-Montana.
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After the federal government threatened to withhold funds for Minnesota's child-care program, citing fraud concerns, parents and providers warned that the effects could be dire.
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Known for its gourmet food, luxury stores, and for hosting major sporting events, the high-end resort was acquired by Vail Resorts in 2024.
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Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year's celebration, police said Thursday.
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Fans gathered at premieres in cities across the US and Canada to watch the finale on the big screen.
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To succeed in office he will need to keep his supporters engaged with day-to-day governing, experts say.
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The troops had nearly no presence in two of the cities, Portland and Chicago. But the decision signaled a retreat, at least for now, in one of the president's most audacious attempts to test his power.
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Shares of Alphabet rallied in 2025 as the company responded to skepticism of its position in artificial intelligence with new products that excited investors.
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Amid mounting street protests, businesses, universities and government offices stayed closed Wednesday under government orders, in 21 of 31 provinces, including Tehran.
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Paris lit up the sky above the Arc de Triomphe with a fireworks display as France's capital rang in 2026.
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The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield moved higher on Wednesday, yet was set to end 2025 lower amid Federal Reserve rate cuts and sticky-but-trending-lower inflation.
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Sydney rang in 2026 with the city's biggest ever fireworks display over the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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;Resize=(620)) Israel is banning more than two dozen humanitarian organizations from Gaza for failing to comply with new registration rules.
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While Europe has made progress on ending its dependence on Russian energy, the bloc is still impeded by gas needs and foot-dragging member states.
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