Several dozen feared dead in Swiss ski resort bar fire
Around 100 are also injured in fire at Crans-Montana Swiss ski resort bar Le Constellation.
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Disney worker hurt stopping 400-lb fake boulder from hitting audience
The worker is "recovering" after he was seen on video being knocked off his feet by the 400-lb (181kg) rubber Indiana Jones prop.
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Teen who died after falling 500 feet from California's Mt Baldy identified
Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, 19, who fatally fell 500 feet (150m) from a trail, was an "avid sailor and outdoorsman", his family says.
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What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg
The BBC's Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.
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Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates
Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.
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Bulgaria joins the euro after rocky path to new currency
The move is dividing the nation - some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will lead to economic stagnation.
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Fireworks, drums and light shows: How the world is welcoming 2026
Countries around the world celebrated the new year with colourful shows and long held traditions.
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Sydney sends message of peace for New Year's after Bondi terror attack
The words peace and unity were projected onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge as thousands gathered to watch the annual fireworks.
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EU's top diplomat rejects Russian claims of Ukrainian attack on government sites
It comes as Russia releases video which it claims shows a downed Ukrainian drone launched at one of Putin's residences.
View Full Story31-Dec-2025 - Source: BBC News
Finland police seize vessel suspected of damaging Baltic Sea cable
Finnish police have seized a vessel suspected of damaging an undersea cable.
View Full Story31-Dec-2025 - Source: Sky News
$40m worth of motorcycles seized in hunt for ex-Olympic snowboarder turned 'drug kingpin'
Mexican officials have seized dozens of motorcycles worth around $40m in the hunt for a former Olympic snowboarder who is on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.
View Full Story31-Dec-2025 - Source: Sky News
Heated Rivalry author says TV success led to help with her Parkinson's
Rachel Reid says the publicity from the hit TV adaptation led a Parkinson's specialist to get in touch.
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Diane Keaton, Pope Francis and Ozzy Osbourne... famous faces who left us in 2025
Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.
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Huge crowds mourn Bangladesh's first female PM at state funeral
A sea of mourners have gathered in Dhaka to pay final respects to Khaleda Zia, who died on Tuesday aged 80.
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Motorcycles worth $40m seized in hunt for ex-Olympic snowboarder on FBI's Ten Most Wanted list
Mexican officials have seized dozens of motorcycles worth around $40m in the hunt for a former Olympic snowboarder who is on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.
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Jailed HK tycoon's 'teeth rotting and fingernails falling off', daughter tells BBC
The daughter of Jimmy Lai tells the BBC that her father's health is deteriorating in prison.
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Notable deaths 2025
Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.
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Millions are being 'slowly poisoned' - and pleas for change are being ignored
"The air is absolutely poison, in the last two years we've not had even one single good a day in spite of the monsoon rain," says Bhavreen Kandhari, an activist spearheading a public movement on clean air.
View Full Story31-Dec-2025 - Source: Sky News
Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July
The release is part of a new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border.
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Ex-Australia batter Martyn in coma with meningitis
Former Australia batter Damien Martyn, 54, who played 67 Test matches, is in an induced coma in a Queensland hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis..
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