Swiss bar where fatal New Year's fire broke out had not been inspected for five years, officials say
The Swiss bar that caught fire during a New Year's celebration and killed 40 people had not been inspected since 2019, officials have said.
Posted on 6 January 2026 | 4:06 am
Ukraine's allies meet to discuss security as Trump's Greenland threat looms
Ukraine's allies will meet later today in Paris to discuss the country's security after a potential ceasefire with Russia.
Posted on 6 January 2026 | 3:02 am
Maduro says he is 'prisoner of war' - as Trump reacts to 'extraordinary' court hearing
Nicolas Maduro's arraignment was an "extraordinary moment in history", US President Donald Trump has said, as the deposed Venezuelan leader made his first court appearance since being captured.
Posted on 5 January 2026 | 12:45 pm
Palestinian embassy in London opens in 'historic moment'
The Embassy of the state of Palestine has officially opened in the UK, marking what the Palestinian ambassador to London hailed as a "historic moment".
Posted on 5 January 2026 | 10:18 am
'When I see a good-looking tuna, I cannot resist' - massive bluefin sells for £2.4m
A massive 243kg (535lb) bluefin tuna has been sold for a record 510 million yen (£2.4m) to a Japanese sushi restaurant.
Posted on 5 January 2026 | 8:40 am
Ukraine did not attack Putin's residence, says Trump
Donald Trump has said Ukraine did not target a residence belonging to Russian leader Vladimir Putin in an apparent drone attack.
Posted on 5 January 2026 | 5:09 am
Trump: We need to take Greenland - right now
Donald Trump has doubled down on his territorial ambitions for Greenland - despite warnings that his plans for the Danish territory could destroy NATO.
Posted on 5 January 2026 | 2:51 am
Ten guilty of cyber bullying France's first lady after false transgender claims
Ten people have been found guilty of cyber bullying France's first lady Brigitte Macron.
Posted on 5 January 2026 | 1:27 am
35,000 homes without power in Berlin for days after 'left-wing activists' attack power lines
About 35,000 homes are without power in Berlin after officials said left-wing extremists attacked high-voltage power lines.
Posted on 4 January 2026 | 11:09 pm
British teenager confirmed dead after Swiss bar fire - as all 40 victims are identified
A teenager with British citizenship has been confirmed dead after a fire at a bar in Switzerland - as officials say all 40 victims have been identified.
Posted on 4 January 2026 | 9:28 am