Firefighters pay tribute to victims of deadly Swiss ski resort fire
Firefighters who responded to the deadly bar fire in Crans-Montana were applauded as they visited a memorial to the victims.
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Analysis: What does the fall of Venezuela's Maduro mean for Tehran?
Trump's explicit messages against Tehran coincide with the fall of Maduro in Venezuela and military operations in Nigeria, raising questions about US military resurgence and influence in the global world order.
Ukraine and European allies discuss US-led 20-point peace plan in Kyiv
European national security advisers travelled to the Ukrainian capital on Saturday to attend a security forum and further peace talk discussions on ending Russia's war in Ukraine.
Venezuela: Caracas residents stock up on groceries amid political uncertainty
Residents in Caracas were seen buying groceries and preparing to leave or stay indoors as uncertainty spread following reports about President Nicolás Maduro.
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Swiss open criminal case against managers of ski resort bar after deadly fire
It comes after a preliminary investigation found the likely cause was sparklers on champagne bottles being carried too close to the ceiling.
Rioters 'must be put in their place' following week long protests, Iran's Khamenei says
The Tehran regime leader's comments come one day after US President Trump said that if Tehran “violently kills peaceful protesters,” Washington “will come to their rescue.”
First four victims identified in Swiss Alps bar fire as families face agonising wait
Regional police said on Saturday that the bodies of four victims — two aged 16, an 18-year-old and a 21-year-old, all of them Swiss citizens — had been identified and handed over to their families.
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Trump says US 'will run' Venezuela until 'safe' transition
In a surprise attack overnight on Saturday, the United States launched strikes against Venezuelan capital Caracas and other cities. US President Donald Trump stated that Nicolas Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the country". Follow for live updates.
Videos show explosions in Venezuela's capital Caracas
Videos showed explosions in Venezuela's capital Caracas and the coastal city of Higuerote in the early hours of Saturday.
At least two people killed and scores injured in Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv
Authorities said the body of a three-year-old boy was recovered from the rubble of a destroyed apartment building after the attack.
Padel: Why you should try one of the world's fastest-growing sports in 2026
From packed clubs in Spain to newly built venues across Europe and beyond, padel is rapidly growing into a global phenomenon.
Can’t face battling the crowds at your favourite holiday spots next year? Choose these dupes instead
As overtourism and extreme heat take over several of Europe’s most popular southern destinations, more destination dupes are emerging for hotspots like Barcelona and Venice.
Which European countries use the most antibiotics?
Antibiotic use varies greatly across Europe, and in some countries it is even increasing.
South Korea to stop breeding bears to extract their bile - but hundreds are still trapped in pens
South Korea officials have confirmed that the controversial bear bile farming industry will come to an end as part of an animal welfare drive.
SpaceX to lower thousands of Starlink satellites in 2026 as collisions rise, company says
Bringing the satellites down will reduce the risk of collisions between satellites, the company said.
Trump says Maduro and his wife were 'captured' amid US strikes on Venezuela
US President Donald Trump says Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro has been captured after US conducted a "large scale strike" on the South American country.
New study shows how AI could transform drug prescriptions for heart diseases
The researchers say the technology could eventually support more personalised care, allowing treatments to be better matched to how an individual’s heart is functioning.
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