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News : BBC
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.
BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire. Video, 00:01:55BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire The BBC's Silvia Costeloe says the bar where the fire broke out has been around for at least 40 years, and is considered an institution in the area.
What we know so far about how the fire broke out Attribution
Live. Final Pacific islands to ring in new year after all of US enters 2026
Dazzling spectacles in London, Edinburgh and across the UK Attribution
How the 'postcode lottery' of parenting really impacts young children Attribution
Fifty-seven people died on NI roads in 2025 Attribution
Death and disguises: Meet the artist reviving Ireland's lost laments Attribution
Detective and crime novelist among contestants on new Traitors series starting tonight Attribution
We fought for 33 years to abolish not proven verdict after our daughter's murder Attribution
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor. Video, 00:01:07Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor Attribution

News : New York Times
New Year, New Mayor, New York
Mamdani to Be Sworn In as Throngs Gather for Times Square Ball Drop
An End to Mayoral Control of Schools? Mamdani Changes His Mind.
For the First Time, the Quran Will Be Used in Ceremony
New YorkSpectators waited for the ball to drop during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Times Square.
New YorkCrowds lined the streets in Times Square.
New YorkRevelers warmed themselves under a blanket as they waited for the ball to drop in Times Square.
New YorkA costumed character made their way through crowds in Times Square.
Munich, GermanyA laser light show lit up the sky over Munich.
Palm Beach, Fl.President Donald Trump celebrating New Year’s Eve at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach.
ManhattanPeople wait ahead of the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square.

Sport
: Telegraph

Boycott interviews Root
Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka in farcical ‘Battle of Sexes’ pantomime Tennis
The most bizarre moments from the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Tennis
Bournemouth expecting Liverpool to rival Man City for Semenyo Football
Fisilau looks ready for Test rugby in Exeter’s sloppy win over Leicester Rugby Union
Luke Humphries survives scare to reach World Darts Championship last 16 Darts
Henry Pollock is the ultimate wind-up merchant and rugby is all the better for it Rugby Union
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CricketIgnore Melbourne – McCullum needs a result in Sydney to save his job



 

News : London Evening Standard
Dozens dead in Swiss ski resort bar fire 'started by birthday candle'
London celebrates New Year with 'world's greatest' fireworks display
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Anthony Joshua pays respects to friends killed in Nigeria car crash
The London borough set for some of 2026's biggest developments
Snow warnings upgraded to amber in wintry start to new year
Fresh call for justice for 10 men killed at Kingsmill ahead of 50th anniversary
Police officer pays heartbreaking tribute to family killed in fire
Three UFO reports to PSNI in 2025 but true number of sightings ‘may be higher’
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Call to roll out Tasers across PSNI as attacks on officers spiral

News : Sky

Several dozen people presumed dead at New Year's party at Swiss ski resort
Macron pledges France's 'fraternal support' to Switzerland after fire
Swiss reporter says fire 'one of worst tragedies' in country's history
Police release first images from inside bar
Where and when did the explosion happen?
UK embassy ready to support British nationals
Swiss federal president postpones New Year's address
Two French nationals among injured
At least 40 dead, Swiss authorities tell Italian foreign ministry
State of emergency declared
What we know about deadly New Year's fire at Swiss ski resort
Police officer pays tribute to his wife and two children who died in house fire
Las Vegas follows New York into 2026 - as Trump calls for 'peace on earth' during speech
Michael Gove: I regret torpedoing Boris Johnson's leadership bid
Sky News experts make their 2026 predictions
The International Space Station will 'die' after 2030 - here's what could replace it

News
: Telegraph

Christmas Charity Appeal 2025 Support four charities whose work speaks to the spirit of Christmas
Russia releases ‘laughable’ video of downed Ukrainian drone Moscow say Putins Valdai residence was targeted but neighbours heard nothing and Ukraine denies claims
You have the power to deport ‘extremist’, Home Secretary told Legal experts say Shabana Mahmood can use existing terror legislation to strip Alaa Abd el-Fattah of British citizenship
Solicitor claimed she worked 28 hours a day to earn £70k bonus
Rayner to be next PM... and some of my other political predictions for 2026
Donald Trump enters 2026 as the real leader of Europe
Europe must awaken from delusion or face peril in 2026
Reeves must U-turn if the pub is to be saved
‘I was given three years to live. 2026 will be my 11th year with prostate cancer’
I thought I had carpal tunnel syndrome, but it was actually motor neurone disease
Cecilia Giménez, amateur artist whose attempt to restore a fresco of Christ was a notorious disaster

News : Guardian
In picturesNew year celebrations worldwide
UK weatherNew year revellers told to wrap up warm with snow expected across UK
In picturesNew year celebrations worldwide
UK weatherNew year revellers told to wrap up warm with snow expected across UK
PoliticsGreens’ Polanski prepared to work with Burnham but not Starmer ‘to stop Reform’
Home OfficeUK ministers accused of ‘embarrassing failures’ in Abd el-Fattah case
HospitalsHuge rise in number of people in England’s A&Es for coughs or hiccups
Health ‘Absolutely frightening’: surge in ketamine cases hits urology wards in England and Wales
Donald TrumpJack Smith told House committee he had ‘proof beyond reasonable doubt’ in cases against Trump
ChildcareTrump administration reportedly freezes all childcare payments to all states
Media‘Even in the most unlikely places there is beauty’: stories of hope from newsrooms around the world

News : Huffington Post
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Putin Dealing With 'Growing Concern' Over Violence Of Russian Military Veterans, UK Warns
Republican Congressman Dances Around Answering Whether Trump Supports Russia Or Ukraine
Putin Deployed A Sneaky Trick To Try And Derail Zelenskyy's Trump Meeting

Internet : Wired News
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News Mail
'Waiter waving a sparkler while dancing on a colleague's shoulders' started Swiss luxury nightclub fire that killed up to 40 people and injured 100
The blast occurred at around 1.30am local time (12.30am GMT) in the Constellation Bar in the Alpine town of Crans-Montana.
Thousands turn up to non-existent New Year's fireworks display in Birmingham - after being fooled by fake adverts for the second year running
Anthony Joshua's 'reckless' driver is named - and set to be charged by police within 48 hours - as boxer's friends' bodies are flown out of Nigeria
NICK PISA IN LAGOS: Boxer Anthony Joshua's driver is expected to be charged with reckless driving 'within the next 48 hours', police sources in Nigeria have revealed.
On this first day of 2026, let us start with some surprising New Year cheer: prospects for the British economy look better than they have for quite some time.
Shabana Mahmood will 'robustly defend' decision to revoke Shamima Begum's citizenship as she gears up to fight European judges over ISIS bride
Yesterday, the ECHR formally asked the Home Office whether it broke human rights and anti-trafficking laws - which is Begum's main legal argument.
Although it was nearly 14 years ago, I remember the moment as if it was yesterday. It was a Sunday and I was in the bath when my wife Sue confronted me about having an affair.
Britain braces for snow in killer Arctic freeze: Temperatures set to plummet at the start of the year with Met Office weather warnings and rare cold health alerts
Britain is beginning 2026 with a brutal cold snap that has health and social care chiefs on high alert because of the deadly risks posed to the elderly and vulnerable.

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Politics
: BBC

Starmer vows to 'defeat decline and division' in new year message The PM acknowledges "things have been tough" but says 2026 will see "positive change".
Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break year Attribution
British-Egyptian dissident appears to endorse 'smear campaign' claims Attribution
Labour criticises Tory shadow minister for representing Abramovich Attribution
Cabinet Office withdraws Andrew papers after 'error' Attribution
Disability charity chief condemns UK government as she rejects MBE Attribution
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Council leader to give evidence over Maccabi ban Attribution
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Papers reveal Blair said voters had no appetite for more Welsh powers Attribution
Grooming gang row 'could have been handled better' - Constance Attribution
UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy Attribution
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News : Independent
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‘Madness’: HS2 spent £37m buying homes – long after high-speed rail routes were axed
UK rings in 2026 with stunning fireworks display in London
Sydney puts on spectacular firework display as world ushers in New Year
Kyiv strikes key Russian oil depot after Trump talks about US troop deployment
Did Ukraine attack Putin’s residence – or is it a show by Russia?
Starmer vows to ‘stay the course’ in 2026 after leadership speculation
Queen Camilla speaks for first time about being assaulted on a train as a teenager
Britain set to be blanketed with snow and ice over new year
Top European court demands answers over stripping of Shamima Begum’s UK citizenship
Woman charged with murder after Christmas Day death of pensioner
Man charged with murder after fatal collision in northwest London
Democracy in retreat amid growing global conflict, says David Miliband
Worst investment levels in the G7 ‘should ring alarm bells in No 10’
‘10 minutes exercise can turn off genes linked to bowel cancer growth’ safecall campaign
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The Independent hits target of £165,000 to help missing children across UK
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Kate McCann writes heartbreaking letter to support SafeCall campaign
The choir helping reunite missing people with their worried families
Transfer window news as Man City close on Semenyo – and Salah update
Clooney on his once-friendly relationship with Trump: ‘I knew him very well’

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