BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire
Dozens of people are believed to have died after a fire broke out during New Year's Eve celebrations.
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Bangkok air quality slips into orange zone, exceeding safety standard; Chatuchak district worst hit
Stronger winds are forecast between Jan 2 and 6, which could improve ventilation.
‘Ne Zha 2,’ ‘Zootopia 2’ Lead China Box Office Past $7.4 Billion in 2025
China’s theatrical market staged a robust recovery in 2025, with total box office reaching RMB51.83 billion ($7.41 billion) and admissions climbing to 1.24 billion – both representing year-over-year increases exceeding 20%, according to a new report from Maoyan Entertainment’s
Morocco welcomes 2026 as AFCON enters knockout stage
Morocco welcomed the New Year with celebrations across the country. Streets and public squares came alive with music, lights, and crowds gathering as 2025 drew to a close.
The 3 things you should do this New Year to foster a positive mindset
Olivia Remes, a mental health researcher at the University of Cambridge, says these are the three things everyone should do this New Year to cultivate a more positive mindset
What’s Entering the Public Domain in 2026: Faulkner’s As I Lay Dying, All Quiet on the Western Front, Betty Boop & More
Though it isn’t the kind of thing one hears discussed every day, serious Disney fans do tend to know that Goofy’s original name was Dippy Dawg. But how many of the non-obsessive know that Mickey’s faithful pet Pluto was first called Rover? (We pass over in dignified silence the
Dense fog disrupts flights across northern and eastern India, including New Delhi
Airlines cautioned travellers to remain alert and check flight updates to avoid inconvenience.
Menemsha Acquires North American Rights to Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Ethan Bloom’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Menemsha Films has acquired North American rights to “Ethan Bloom,” an interfaith coming-of-age comedy from Herschel Faber, the director of “Cavemen.” The distributor will launch the film on the festival circuit this spring, followed by its theatrical release in North American
Africa: Exciting Round of 16 line-up complete at TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025
[CAF] The fixtures for the Round of 16 at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 have been set following a thrilling group stage campaign that highlighted the world-class quality of football on the continent.
Multiple killed in fire at Swiss ski resort bar during New Year party
Multiple people were killed and dozens were injured when fire swept through a crowded Crans-Montana bar during New Year celebrations. More than 100 people were at the venue when the blaze erupted at 01:30.
Africa: Health Advances Marked 2025 As Wars and Funding Cuts Strained Systems
[UN News] From eliminating deadly infections to expanding access to lifesaving vaccines, 2025 delivered meaningful progress for global health, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO), offering cautious optimism at the close of a year marked by both breakthroughs and
In plan for Ukraine, Trump faces fundamental differences with Russia
Russia invaded Ukraine to restore it to Moscow’s orbit, but President Donald Trump’s peace plan would increase Kyiv’s security, economic and other ties with the West.
Africa: Côte d'Ivoire Stun Gabon with Last-Minute 3-2 Thriller to Top Group F
[CAF] · Guélor Kanga 11', Denis Bouanga 21'/ Côte d'Ivoire: Jeanâ€'Philippe Krasso 44', Evann Guessand 84', Bazoumana Touré 90+1' · Côte D'Ivoire came from two goals down to beat Gabon and win group F · The defending champions will face Burkina Faso in the Round of 16
Spend less, eat healthier, declutter: Simple New Year’s resolutions that are also kind to the planet
Starting with one habit you’ll actually keep can make a difference for your budget, your routine and the climate.
Watch: Historic Amsterdam church engulfed by fire on New Year's Eve
The blaze was thought to have started just after midnight and was swiftly declared a major fire
Fire kills several dozen at bar in Swiss ski resort on New Year’s
At least 100 were injured when a fire broke out at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, police said. Crans-Montana is a ski resort in the Swiss Alps.
Brazil legend Roberto Carlos recovering in hospital
Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is "recovering well" after undergoing what he describes as "a preventative medical procedure".
Often brutal, always beautiful: the sea hounds of the Frisian Islands – in pictures
For 10 years, the scientist and photographer Jeroen Hoekendijk has been observing pinnipeds (seals, sea lions and walruses) on the fragile North Sea archipelago stretching along the Dutch, German and Danish coastline. A remainder of the now-drowned Doggerland , left behind
Australia ‘disappointed’ with China’s beef tariffs
China's new beef import tariffs could damage trade worth more than $858 million.
EU's carbon border tax on heavy industry goods goes into effect risking trade escalation
Steel and aluminium exporters to the EU will start paying for the CO2 emissions linked to their production as of 1 January 2026. Critics have accused the EU's law of 'protectionism' and say it will hurt trade.
Top 2026 travel trends: Glowcations, literary tourism and year-round Alpine escapes
From visiting places associated with favourite books to travelling with multiple generations- these are the top trends likely to shape travel in 2026.
Europe’s corruption challenge goes beyond an East–West divide
Petty bribery may be rarer in Western Europe, but influence, lobbying and regulatory capture remain powerful — and often minimised.
France’s ban on ‘forever chemicals’ comes into force tomorrow. Here’s what will change
Cosmetics and clothes made with PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have officially been banned in France.
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor
The Democratic politician took his oath over a Quran in the disused Old City Hall subway station.
Scam centers behind Thailand’s strangely strong baht?
Thailand’s baht was the second-best performer in 2025, rising nearly 10% against the US dollar, a surprising appreciation that is out of step with the kingdom’s underlying financial and economic fundamentals. Observers and analysts have offered various explanations. The leading
From 'AI slop' to world models, bubbles and small models: What to expect from AI in 2026
Which AI trends are coming in 2026? Euronews Next looks at the rise of world models and small language models as alternatives to traditional chatbots, with mounting concerns over AI safety, regulation, and the sustainability of the current AI boom.
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
22 injured in New Year party attack in Philippines
Two suspects on motorcycles lobbed a grenade at a roadside New Year’s party venue.
BTS to Return in March With First Album in Nearly Four Years
BTS fans are dreaming of spring, and not just because of the current winter weather. The turning of the new year brought an announcement to Korean media that the group will be releasing a new album on March 20, which will be their first in nearly four years. The long-awaited
Chappell Roan Welcomes the New Year With Dreamy Performance of ‘The Subway’ on ‘Rockin’ Eve’
The track recently received Grammy nods for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance
CBS’ ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’ Special Faces Mid-Show Outage
CBS faced a technical snafu that knocked the live broadcast of “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” off the air for about 12 minutes on Wednesday night. In the interim the network ran an episode of “Matlock,” an abrupt shift that greatly confused viewers who had tuned in
Finland seizes ship sailing from Russia after suspected cable sabotage in Baltic Sea
HELSINKI, Dec 31 - Finnish police on Wednesday seized a ship sailing from Russia on suspicion of sabotaging an undersea telecoms cable running from Helsinki to Estonia across the Gulf of Finland, an area hit by a string of similar incidents in recent years.
In pictures: New Year welcomed around the world
From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.
Zia led Bangladesh across its most decisive economic threshold
History seldom favors leaders who fail to script their own narratives, and it is uniquely merciless toward women navigating entrenched patriarchal polities. Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who passed away on December 30 remains trapped in that shadow. She is
Workers in South Korea may soon be able to ignore late-night work messages
A new proposal will seek to shield workers from unnecessary work instructions outside office hours.
Zelensky says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year address
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he "believed in you and our victory" in Ukraine.
How Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China
For Beijing, scallops have served as a diplomatic pressure point.
Oman offers adventure tourists a wild, culture-rich escape from overcrowded neighbour Dubai
Here’s how to discover Bedouin traditions in the desert, turtle sanctuaries on the coast, and treks through the mountains in Oman.
World is in better place than when Eden Project created 25 years ago, founder says
Tim Smit also says extreme political views will fade when people realise good things around the corner Sir Tim Smit says the world is in a better place than it was when he co-founded the Eden Project 25 years ago and he believes people are more attuned to the natural world.
Celebrate Public Domain Day with Betty Boop and Piet Mondrian
"The Little Engine That Could," a Salvador Dalí and Luis Buñuel collaboration, and many other works are now free to use and reuse.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singers Deliver ‘Golden’ Performance at ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’
The sendoff capped a stunning year for the voices behind Huntr/x
3-year-old boy falls to death in Japan after parents leave home to visit shrine
He is believed to have fallen from a balcony of his ninth-floor home.
US grants TSMC annual licence to import US chipmaking tools into China
The licence "ensures uninterrupted fab operations and product deliveries", said the chipmaker.
Indonesia’s poor maritime safety in spotlight following Labuan Bajo boat accident
The accident killed a Spanish tourist and left three others missing.