ZURICH, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Teenagers as young as 14 and 15 years old were among those who died in the bar fire on New Year's Eve that killed 40 people in Switzerland, police said on Sunday. Police in Valais said they had identified 16 more of those who died in the blaze in
Four people were taken to hospital, and one was later confirmed dead.
U.S. commandos captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a surprise predawn raid. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez was then sworn in as interim president.
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Stephen Schwartz says he will not appear at the arts venue as it "has now become an ideological statement".
Other firms are taking advantage of Tesla’s sales slump, while technological advances mean that glitches are being left in the rear-view mirror In another era, before Elon Musk bought Twitter, changed its name to X to mark the spot of its descent into barbarism, honed Grok , a
Online adverts tout merchandise of the actress with claims the proceeds will go to her charity, it says.
CAIRO, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Israeli forces shot and killed at least three Palestinians in separate incidents in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis on Sunday, local health authorities said. Medics reported that the dead included a 15‑year‑old boy, a fisherman killed
Sadio Mané led Senegal to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 3-1 win over Sudan in Tangier on Saturday.
Beijing will likely use US strike on Venezuela to amplify criticism of Washington.
SHANGHAI/BEIJING, Jan 4 - The U.S. attack on Venezuela will embolden China to strengthen its territorial claims over areas such as Taiwan and parts of the South China Sea but will not hasten any potential invasion of Taiwan, analysts said.
A criminal investigation has been launched into the fire, with families now facing an agonising wait to identify missing loved ones.
"No-one should miss out on opportunities because they can't afford soap or period products," says charity In Kind Direct.
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China's reliance on Western jet engines remains a key vulnerability.
They follow people, moving back and forth through the streets and constantly humming, creating a new soundtrack that means one thing to Gazans: You are being watched. Palestinians in Gaza tell Haaretz what it's like to live under a watchful and potentially lethal eye
The prime minister called US military action in Venezuela a "clear violation of international law".
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Adam Sandler delivered one of the most memorable moments of the Palm Springs International Film Awards gala, turning a heartfelt honor into a full-blown comedy set while accepting the Chairman’s Award. Presented by his “Jay Kelly” co-star Laura Dern, Sandler took the stage and
Micro-retirements are emerging as the new travel solution for cash-conscious Gen Zers and millennials who don’t want to wait until traditional retirement age to experience the world.
Experts warn that the slightest increase in temperatures can trigger early blooming in hundreds of wildflower species.
Maduro landed Saturday evening at a small airport in New York following the middle-of-the-night operation that extracted him and his wife, Cilia Flores, from their home in a military base in Venezuela's capital city of Caracas.
As the new year kicks off, European politics is gearing up for another busy twelve months in Brussels. On this episode of the podcast “Brussels, My Love?”, we take a closer look at five key issues that will play a big role in 2026.
The US launched strikes on Venezuela on Saturday in which Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces.
The Palm Springs International Film Awards gala delivered its annual blend of star wattage and Oscar-season momentum on Jan. 3, with candid speeches, emotional reveals and a last-minute reshuffling prompted by an absent honoree. One of the night’s most buzzy moments came from
Higher temperatures and a lack of snow are forcing Europe's ski resorts to rethink their business model.
From France to Belgium, Ryanair has announced some major route cuts in 2026, mainly due to rising airport costs and aviation taxes.
The cost of a school dinner for primary and special school pupils will go up by 50p from £2.60 to £3.10.
South Korea's Lee is expected to meet Chinese President Xi for their second meeting in two months.
Foodbank use and the fortunes of the hospitality trade will show if things are getting better or worse.
There has been a mixed reaction to a large-scale strike on Venezuela and Maduro's capture by the US.
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SHANGHAI, Jan 4 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Beijing on Sunday to start a four-day state visit to China, Chinese state news broadcaster CCTV reported.
The military has arrested thousands of protesters and activists since its February 2021 coup that ended Myanmar's brief democratic experiment and plunged the nation into civil war.
Type 2 diabetes doesn’t just raise the risk of heart disease—it physically reshapes the heart itself. Researchers studying donated human hearts found that diabetes disrupts how heart cells produce energy, weakens the muscle’s structure, and triggers a buildup of stiff, fibrous
Venezuelans scrambled to understand who was in charge of their country after the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro. President Trump offered an answer: The United States would take control of Venezuela.
The star was honored for her 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' song at the Palm Springs Film Awards, where she said of the awards race, "There is no single best, it's only our personal best work."
The absent award winner, honored for his work in Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another,’ sent in a recorded video with a message about the importance of original storytelling.
The veteran actor, in Palm Springs to receive a career achievement award during the Film Awards, said from the stage that he was feeling “incredible reflective” about his life and career.
Fifty-two foreign prisoners will also be released and deported.
The 'Frankenstein' filmmaker made the announcement on Saturday, noting he may be absent from some awards events this season as a result.
UMNO Youth chief Akmal Saleh says the proposal will be submitted to the party for consideration during its general assembly from Jan 14 to Jan 17.
The Green Fee increases the Transient Accommodations Tax by .75% to an 11% rate statewide.
The border has remained largely closed since the October clashes that killed more than 70 people.