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Dozens believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year party

Dozens believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year party

Dozens are presumed dead after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana as young revellers rang in the new year Thursday, with witnesses describing scenes of "panic".

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Brazil Supreme Court rejects Bolsonaro request for house arrest on health concerns

Brazil Supreme Court rejects Bolsonaro request for house arrest on health concerns

Brazil's Supreme Court has rejected former president Jair Bolsonaro's request to convert his prison sentence for plotting a coup to house arrest, according to a ruling published Thursday.

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Coach Maresca leaves Chelsea after just 18 months in charge

Coach Maresca leaves Chelsea after just 18 months in charge

Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge, the Premier League club announced Thursday.

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Coach Maresca leaves Chelsea - club

Coach Maresca leaves Chelsea - club

Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge, the Premier League club announced Thursday.

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'Several dozen' believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year party

'Several dozen' believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year party

Several dozen people are presumed dead and around 100 injured after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, police said Thursday.

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China's BYD logs record EV sales in 2025

China's BYD logs record EV sales in 2025

Chinese auto giant BYD sold 2.26 million electric vehicles last year, a company statement showed Thursday, setting a new record for any firm globally.

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Wales rugby star Rees-Zammit signs long-term deal to stay at Bristol

Wales rugby star Rees-Zammit signs long-term deal to stay at Bristol

Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit has signed a "new long-term deal" with Bristol, the English Prem club announced Thursday.

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'Several dozen' believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year bash

'Several dozen' believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year bash

Several dozen people are presumed dead and around 100 injured after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana, police said early Thursday.

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Hakimi, Salah and Osimhen head star-packed AFCON last-16 cast

Hakimi, Salah and Osimhen head star-packed AFCON last-16 cast

A star-studded cast led by Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen switch to knockout fare from Saturday, when the Africa Cup of Nations resumes in Morocco.

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Deadly fire ravages New Year celebration in bar at luxury Swiss ski resort

Deadly fire ravages New Year celebration in bar at luxury Swiss ski resort

A fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana as revellers rang in the New Year, killing and injuring several people, police said early Thursday.

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