Fire kills dozens at crowded Swiss Alps bar on New Year’s
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left about 40 people dead and dozens more injured.
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Witness describes chaos of deadly ski resort blaze
Witness describes chaos of deadly ski resort blaze
Two killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Iran
Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day.
10-year Treasury yield closes out 2025 lower for year, but rises on final day
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield moved higher on Wednesday, yet was set to end 2025 lower amid Federal Reserve rate cuts and sticky-but-trending-lower inflation.
New Year’s Eve celebrations kick off as 2026 arrives around the world
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
Retail investors close out one of their best years ever. How they beat Wall Street at its own game
Mom-and-pop investors bought the dip at key points, giving them outsized benefits from the market’s run this year.
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.
Sudan lose to Burkina Faso as Algeria win again at AFCON 2025
Burkina Faso book second place in Group E at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Sudan.
Patriots receiver charged with strangulation, assault
Patriots receiver charged with strangulation, assault
Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 to head into AFCON last 16 with perfect record
Elsewhere in Group C, Tanzania scrape through to the knockout stages for the first time after 1-1 draw with Tunisia.