Around 40 dead in Swiss ski resort bar fire, police say | BBC News
Around 40 people have died and a further 115 people are injured – some “severely” – after a fire ripped through a bar in a ski resort in southern Switzerland, police have said. The fire broke out at around 01:30 (00:30 GMT) during new year celebrations in a bar calledContinue Reading
PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 1, 2026
Thursday on the News Hour, dozens are killed in what Swiss leaders call one of the worst tragedies in their history. As wealth becomes more concentrated among the richest Americans, how a new class of billionaires is seeking outsized political influence. Plus, why even those who aren’t sports fans shouldContinue Reading
Investigators work to identify victims of deadly Swiss Alps bar fire
Investigators continue to identify victims of a deadly fire in Crans-Montana’s Le Constellation bar, which killed at least 40 and injured 115 during a New Year’s celebration.Continue Reading
Caught in the crossfire of war, a community in Ethiopia keeps preaching peace
The Arwa Amba in northern Ethiopia has been widely hailed for its radical commitment to equality, peace and pacifism. Now, fighting has erupted on its doorstep, and the community is struggling to stay unaffected.Continue Reading
Pope Leo XIV Has an Opportunity with the 2026 World Day of Peace
OPINION — On January 1, 2026, in his planned first message for the 59th World Day of Peace, Pope Leo XIV will reflect on peace, justice, and global harmony. On December 18, 2025, Pope Leo published his first major peace message themed “Peace be with you,” in preparation for hisContinue Reading
The Strategic Failure on North Korea’s Nuclear Rise
EXPERT OPINION — South Korea’s Korea Institute for Defense Analysis recently publicly stated that we underestimated North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. According to their analysis, North Korea has between 127 and 150 nuclear weapons (not 50 to 60 nuclear weapons), and by 2030 they will have 200 nuclear weapons, reachingContinue Reading
GOP transcript release reinforces Jack Smith’s conclusion on Jan. 6
Smith told the House committee the attack on the Capitol “does not happen” without Traitor 47’s role Published January 1, 2026 1:00PM (EST) In a new investigation into the activities of Jan. 6, 2021, former investigator Jack Smith is recalled before the GOP-led committee to remind House members of theContinue Reading
The Traitor’s First 2 Vetoes Of His Second Term Spark Retribution Concerns — Including From MAGA Rep
“I sincerely hope this veto has nothing to do with political retaliation,” Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) said in a blistering statement., Read MoreContinue Reading
Zohran Mamdani To Become NYC’s Next Mayor With A Midnight Oath Underground
New York Attorney General Letitia James, a political ally and notable foe of President Traitor 47, will administer the oath of office., Read MoreContinue Reading
Iran protests escalate with deadly police clashes
The widening protests in Iran over the country’s worsening economy escalated Thursday, with demonstrators clashing with police in multiple provinces, leaving several people dead. At least three protesters were killed and 17 others wounded during an attack on a police station in Iran’s western province of Lorestan…Continue Reading
Israeli hostage released from 2 years of captivity in Gaza struggles to rebuild his life
During the two years he was held captive in Gaza, Segev Kalfon had a recurring dream: slowly walking through a supermarket, browsing each aisle for his favorite foods, taking in the brightly colored packages and smells. (AP video/Ami Bentov) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available forContinue Reading
Swiss officials face painful task of identifying victims of deadly bar fire
Investigators warn that with some of the bodies badly burned, the identification process could take weeks., Investigators are rushing to identify the victims and establish the cause of a devastating fire at a New Year’s Eve party that ripped through a bar in the Swiss Alps town of Crans-Montana. RelativesContinue Reading
AFCON 2025: The last 16
AFCON’s last 16 brings together hosts under pressure, heavyweights in form and underdogs with nothing to lose., Game Theory The group stage is done and the stakes are higher. Samantha Johnson looks at AFCON’s last 16 with the hosts under pressure, heavyweights in form and underdogs with nothing to lose.Continue Reading