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Swiss resort fire latest as dozens presumed dead and 100 more injured

Manchester Evening News | 01 Jan, 11:52

A fire broke out at a New Year's Eve party at ski resort in the early hours of Thursday morning ......

UK Foreign Office issues update on fatal Swiss resort fire

Manchester Evening News | 01 Jan, 11:52

Dozens are presumed dead after a fire broke out at a New Year's Eve party ......

Historic: Zohran Mamdani Sworn In As First Muslim Mayor Of New York City

India Today | 01 Jan, 11:45

Historic: Zohran Mamdani Sworn In As First Muslim Mayor Of New York City ......

Another Hindu man set on fire in Bangladesh, escapes by jumping into pond

India Today | 01 Jan, 11:45

Another Hindu man set on fire in Bangladesh, escapes by jumping into pond ......

Video: Fire ravages historic Amsterdam church on 'unsettled' New Year's Eve

Khaleejtimes | 01 Jan, 11:39

A huge inferno gutted a 19th century Amsterdam church on Thursday, as the Netherlands endured an unsettled New Year's Eve with two dead from fireworks and "unprecedented" violence against police. The blaze broke out in...

EU institutions welcome start of Cyprus Presidency

Philenews | 01 Jan, 11:37

European Union leadership has hailed the beginning of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, marking the official takeover on 1 January. The European...

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Total Solar Eclipse returns to Europe in 2026: Spain at the epicentre

Philenews | 01 Jan, 11:37

For the first time in over 25 years, a total solar eclipse will be visible from mainland Europe on August 12, 2026. This celestial event marks a historic return; the last such phenomenon occurred in August 1999. The path of totality will begin in northern...

Multiple fatalities as New Year’s Eve explosion rips through Swiss ski bar

Philenews | 01 Jan, 11:37

An explosion of unknown origin devastated a popular bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana early this morning, leaving several people...

Bulgaria joins the Eurozone as its 21st member amid political turmoil

Philenews | 01 Jan, 11:37

Bulgaria officially adopted the euro today, becoming the 21st nation to join the single currency area nearly two decades after entering the European Union. At the stroke of midnight, the Balkan nation abandoned the lev—its national currency since the late 19th...

Amsterdam’s historic Vondelkerk tower collapses in massive New Year blaze

Philenews | 01 Jan, 11:37

A massive fire gutted Amsterdam’s 154-year-old Vondelkerk church in the early hours of Thursday, causing the historic...

Pacific islands lead global wave of New Year celebrations

Philenews | 01 Jan, 11:37

The New Year rolls across the globe in stages, igniting celebrations as it travels west from the Pacific Ocean....

2026: A landmark year for space exploration, medicine, and AI

Philenews | 01 Jan, 11:37

The arrival of 2026 marks a pivotal moment for global science. From the first crewed flight around the Moon in over half a century to breakthrough cancer diagnostics and deep-ocean drilling, this year is set to push the boundaries of human knowledge, as...

Zelenskyy: Peace deal 90% ready, but final hurdle remains decisive

Philenews | 01 Jan, 11:37

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used his New Year’s address to reveal that a peace agreement to end the war with Russia is 90% complete, yet warned that the final 10% will dictate the actual outcome. «This 10% will judge the fate of peace,...

Fireworks fatalities: Two teenagers killed in New Year’s tragedy in Germany

Philenews | 01 Jan, 11:37

Two 18-year-old men died in Bielefeld, Germany, after sustaining catastrophic facial injuries while launching New Year’s Eve fireworks. Police confirmed early this morning that the fatal accidents occurred at separate locations within the North...

Hamas: Israel’s crimes against journalists will not silence the voice of truth

PIC | 01 Jan, 11:35

GAZA, (PIC) The Hamas Movement has affirmed that the Israeli crimes against Palestinian journalists “will not succeed in silencing the voice of truth.” In a statement released on...

Swiss police believe around 40 died at Swiss bar explosion, Italy says

The Star | 01 Jan, 11:18

ROME, ‌Jan 1 (Reuters) - Swiss ‌police...

Russia-installed Kherson governor says 24 killed in strike on New Year celebrations

The Star | 01 Jan, 11:18

(Deletes extraneous Russian ‌words in header ‌field and dateline; text ‌of story is unchanged) Read full story ......

The Two Questions I Wish We’d Stop Asking in 2026

New York Times | 01 Jan, 10:57

How did we get here? I don’t want to know. ......

Live Updates: Dozens Believed Dead After Fire at New Year’s Party in Switzerland, Police Say

New York Times | 01 Jan, 10:57

The fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. at a bar at the Crans-Montana ski resort. Roughly 100 people were injured in the overnight blaze, the Swiss police said. ......

New York's new mayor Zohran Mamdani takes oath on centuries-old Quran

Daily Sabah | 01 Jan, 10:48

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s mayor just after midnight Thursday during a ceremony held at a historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan. Mamdani, a Demo ......

At least 40 feared dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar

Daily Sabah | 01 Jan, 10:48

Swiss authorities said Thursday dozens of people were presumed dead and over 100 others were injured in a fire during a New Year's Eve party in the resort town of Crans-Montan ......

The Ellinikon Attracts €1.5 Billion in Investment From 110 Countries

Greek City Times | 01 Jan, 10:37

The Ellinikon urban regeneration project continues to...

Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as New York City’s First Muslim Mayor

Greek City Times | 01 Jan, 10:37

Democrat Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor of...

128 Journalists Killed Worldwide in 2025

Greek City Times | 01 Jan, 10:37

A total of 128 journalists were killed worldwide...

Greece Enters 2026 with Strong Growth Outlook and Opportunities

Greek City Times | 01 Jan, 10:37

Greece is entering 2026 as a “year of opportunities,”...

Erdoğan's 2026 New Year's Message: Threats Over "Blue Homeland"

Greek City Times | 01 Jan, 10:37

In his pre-recorded New Year's...

Foreign National Arrested in Thessaloniki with 104 Cocaine Bags

Greek City Times | 01 Jan, 10:37

Greek police have arrested a 41-year-old foreign...

Athens Stock Exchange Closes with Best Performance In Decades

Greek City Times | 01 Jan, 10:37

The Athens Stock Exchange (ASE) closed 2025 with...

Happy New Year: An Editorial Note of Thanks to Our Readers

Greek City Times | 01 Jan, 10:37

As the world turns the page to 2026, all of...

Thieves Pull Off Daring 'Ocean's Eleven'-Style Heist at German Bank, Stealing Millions Over Christmas

Greek City Times | 01 Jan, 10:37

In a daring Christmas holiday heist,...

Millions Worldwide Ring in 2026 With Fireworks and Festivities

Greek City Times | 01 Jan, 10:37

Millions of people around the world poured into...

From battleships to buildings: Trump's name is everywhere

Khaleejtimes | 01 Jan, 10:30

As a New York businessman, President Donald Trump put his name on real estate, golf courses, vodka, steaks, bottled water and his own university. As president in his second term, he is merging his personal brand with national institutions and government...

Near record number of small boat migrants reach UK in 2025

Khaleejtimes | 01 Jan, 10:30

The second-highest annual number of migrants arrived on UK shores in small boats since records were started in 2018, the government was to confirm on Thursday. The tally comes as Brexit firebrand Nigel Farage's anti-immigration party Reform UK surges in...

How to watch Mrs Brown's Boys 2026 New Year's special — stream second festive installment ...

TechRadar | 01 Jan, 10:24

Things are getting tense as the gang prepare for an incoming storm. Here's how to watch the Mrs Brown's Boys 2026 New Year's special online and from anywhere. ......

Switzerland Bar Blast: 10 Dead in New Year's Eve Explosion at Crans-Montana Ski Resort

India Today | 01 Jan, 10:15

Switzerland Bar Blast: 10 Dead in New Year's Eve Explosion at Crans-Montana Ski Resort ......

Zohran Mamdani tries to blunt oath attack with non-Muslim's Quran

India Today | 01 Jan, 10:15

Zohran Mamdani tries to blunt oath attack with non-Muslim's Quran ......

Israel allowing traders to bring into Gaza ‘dual-use’ items barred from aid organisations

Virtual Jerusalem | 01 Jan, 10:13

Sources say generators and tent poles restricted from...

Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City

Egypt Independent | 01 Jan, 09:58

Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who campaigned on a promise to tackle the affordability crisis in one of America’s most expensive cities, was sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor early Thursday. Mamdani, a 34-year-old immigrant from Uganda, makes...