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Swiss investigate bar managers after deadly New Year's blaze

The managers of the Swiss ski resort bar where dozens died during a fire at a New Year's celebration are under investigation for negligent manslaughter, authorities said Saturday.

Swiss identify first bodies after bar fire, as sparklers blamed

The first bodies were identified Saturday after the deadly blaze that killed 40 New Year revellers at a packed bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana, including two minors.

Switzerland reels from deadly bar fire two days on as sparklers blamed

Swiss investigators worked Saturday to identify the last victims and exact cause of the blaze that killed 40 New Year's revellers at a packed bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana.

Sparklers blamed for deadly Swiss bar fire

Sparklers held under a foam-clad ceiling likely ignited a deadly blaze that killed 40 New Year's revellers in a Swiss ski bar, authorities said on Friday, but the bar owner insisted that all safety standards were followed.

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Swiss authorities on Friday said dozens of people badly burned in a fire in a bar in a ski resort during New Year's Eve celebrations -- in which 40 people died -- were being taken to nearby countries for specialised treatment.

Swiss bar blaze suspicions fall on sparklers waved by staff

Moments before flames and smoke engulfed the bar in Switzerland where 40 people died, staff were seen holding aloft sparklers stuck in Champagne bottles, videos posted online showed.

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Agonizing wait as Switzerland works to ID New Year's fire victims

Families endured an agonizing wait for news of their loved ones Friday as Swiss investigators rushed to identify victims of a ski resort fire at a New Year's celebration that killed at least 40 people.

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'Are they OK?': desperate search for the missing after Swiss fire

Teenagers Eleonore and Elisa started the year with a frantic search for friends who have been missing since a deadly fire tore through a bar in a neighbouring Swiss town.

'Are they OK?': desparate search for the missing after Swiss fire

Teenagers Eleonore and Elisa started the year with a frantic search for friends who have been missing since a deadly fire tore through a bar in a neighbouring Swiss town.

Swiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year's fire

Investigators raced on Friday to identify the victims of a fire that ripped through a bar in the Swiss Alps town of Crans-Montana, turning a New Year's celebration into one of the country's worst tragedies.

The Crans-Montana fire: a Swiss tragedy that raises questions

The deadly fire that ripped through a crowded bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana raises numerous questions.

Around 40 killed as fire ravages Swiss ski resort New Year party

Dozens were killed and over 100 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana early Thursday as young revellers rang in the New Year.

Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims

Hundreds gathered in silence in the freezing night in Crans-Montana on Thursday evening, laying flowers and lighting candles to remember those killed and injured in a horrific blaze as they celebrated the New Year.

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Dozens killed as fire ravages Swiss ski resort New Year party

Around 40 people were killed and over 100 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana as young revellers rang in the new year, police said Thursday.

Dozens killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year party

Around 40 people were killed and over 100 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana as young revellers rang in the new year, police said Thursday.

Dozens believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year party

Dozens are presumed dead after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana as young revellers rang in the new year Thursday, with witnesses describing scenes of "panic".

Brazil Supreme Court rejects Bolsonaro request for house arrest on health concerns

Brazil's Supreme Court has rejected former president Jair Bolsonaro's request to convert his prison sentence for plotting a coup to house arrest, according to a ruling published Thursday.

'Several dozen' believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year party

Several dozen people are presumed dead and around 100 injured after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, police said Thursday.

'Several dozen' believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year bash

Several dozen people are presumed dead and around 100 injured after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana, police said early Thursday.

Deadly fire ravages New Year celebration in bar at luxury Swiss ski resort

A fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana as revellers rang in the New Year, killing and injuring several people, police said early Thursday.

Several dead as fire ravages bar in Swiss ski resort town Crans Montana: police

A fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans Montana on New Year's Eve, killing and injuring several people, police said early Thursday.

Ex-boxing champ Joshua discharged from hospital after fatal car crash

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, state officials said Wednesday, after surviving a fatal car accident in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends.

World welcomes 2026 with fireworks after year of Trump and turmoil

People around the globe toasted the end of 2025 on Wednesday, bidding farewell to one of the hottest years on record, packed with Trump tariffs, a Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in Ukraine.

World welcomes 2026 after a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

People around the globe toasted the end of 2025 as the clock ticked down on Wednesday, bidding farewell to one of the hottest years on record, packed with Trump tariffs, the announcement of Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in Ukraine.

Sydney falls silent before fireworks bring in 2026

New Year celebrations took on a sombre tone in Sydney as revellers held a minute of silence for victims of the Bondi Beach shooting before fireworks lit up the harbour city at the stroke of midnight.

World begins to welcome 2026 after a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

New Year's Eve revellers toasted the end of 2025 on Wednesday, waving goodbye to 12 months packed with Trump tariffs, a Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in Ukraine.

Turkey steps up anti-IS raids, arresting 125 suspects

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Iran prosecutor pledges 'decisive' response if protests destabilise country

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