'Several Dozen' Presumed Dead In Swiss Ski Resort Fire

Police in Switzerland say 'several dozen' people are presumed dead - and more than a hundred have been injured- after a fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps.

It's believed the fire spread rapidly after breaking out at roughly 1.30 in the morning local time at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana. ((Pron: Cron-Montana))

10 helicopters, 40 ambulances and 150 responders were sent to the scene. Many of the injured are suffering from severe burns, and have been sent to specialist treatment centres.

Authorities say it's not being treated as terror related.

Speaking through an interpreter, Stéphane Ganzer, head of security for the Valais canton, says authorities have ruled out an attack:

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US firm and India's state run power company team up to power nuclear ambitions

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India is moving closer to thorium based nuclear energy as a US firm has partnered with state-owned NTPC to develop thorium fuel for India's reactors.

It's a strategic move that could reshape the country's energy security and mark another step in deepening India-US atomic energy cooperation.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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President Trump alleges up to 90 percent of fraud in Minnesota is committed by illegal immigrants from Somalia.

US President Donald Trump has alleged, without providing evidence, that up to 90 percent of fraud in the US state of Minnesota is committed by illegal immigrants from Somalia.

This comes as his administration halts child care funding to the state which is home to the US's largest Somali community, amid an ingoing federal fraud investigation.

Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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More than 5m Epstein files left to comb through: reports

5.2 million: that's how many pages of Epstein files the Department of Justice still needs to review - according to new reporting from the New York Times and Reuters. The number is far greater than originally thought and could delay the release of the documents for weeks. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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More than 470 people arrested on suspicion of links with IS in Turkiye in two days

Turkiye says it's arrested another 125 people in operations against the so-called IS terrorist group.

It comes after another raid on Tuesday saw 357 suspects detained in a nationwide operation against Islamic State.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Dozens of aid groups suspended from Gaza

Israeli authorities say that dozens of international aid organizations
working in Gaza will have their licenses suspended from January 1st
for not complying with new registration requirements.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv


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Progress towards EU membership a key for Commission in 2026

The European Commission President says that Ukraine's accession to the
EU is a key priority.

As the U.S. pushes for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia in the
New Year Kyiv's allies in Europe are scrambling to ensure the
country's long-term security needs are met.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Direct flights between Pakistan and London are restarting

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After six years, Pakistan International Airlines is set to resume direct flights to London.

Earlier this year, the EU also lifted its ban on Pakistani carriers, clearing the way for the service to restart.

Flights had been suspended to the UK over concerns about the country's aviation safety standards.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Cross Channel Trains Resume, But Disruption Remains

Passengers are still facing severe travel disruption as they try to get between the UK and France.

A power supply failure in the Channel Tunnel led to mass cancellations on Tuesday, leaving thousands stranded.

Power infrastructure is being repaired and trains are now running again, but are subject to delays - of up to 6 hours in some cases.

Many people were stuck on trains overnight.

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MAJOR POLICING OPERATION IN SYDNEY FOR NYE

There's an increased police presence on the streets of Sydney this New Year's Eve after the Bondi Beach terror attack.

15 people were killed when two gunmen opened fire at a Hannukah event there earlier this month.

Mal Lanyon, the police commissioner for New South Wales, says there's a complex operation in place.

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Dense Fog Triggers Travel Chaos In Delhi, Airports, Roads and Rail Services Hit

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A severe dense-fog outbreak across Delhi and the National Capital Region has brought travel disruption to a standstill as visibility plummets and authorities issue red and orange alerts. Airports, railways and road networks are struggling to cope with the early winter conditions.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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Trump confirms US has bombed Venezuelan port, adds new sanctions

US President Donald Trump says the US has struck an alleged drug loading dock inside Venezuela, marking the first strike on Venezuelan soil in his months-long pressure campaign against the government of Nicolas Maduro. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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Iranian President responds to Donald Trump’s threats of military action over nuclear reconstruction

Iran's president has responded to Donald Trump's threat of military strikes if Tehran is found to be reconstructing its nuclear programme.

Washington launched a series of strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June and is now concerned that Iran is rebuilding its arsenal.

Mitch McCann reports:

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EU leaders meet to discuss Ukraine

Several European leaders have held a call to discuss the latest
developments on Ukraine and efforts to reach a peace plan.

It comes as Russian officials have accused Kyiv's allies in Europe of
being the main obstacle to peace.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Travel Chaos After Channel Tunnel Power Failure

No car or passenger trains are going through the Channel Tunnel, because of an issue with the power supply.

All trains between London's St Pancras Station and France have been cancelled for Tuesday, and queues of around three hours are being reported at road terminals in Folkestone and Calais.

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The suspension of trade between Islamabad and Kabul is affecting hundreds of traders

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Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to affect trade in the region, as hundreds of daily wage workers demand the reopening of the Torkham border crossing between the two countries.

Bilateral commerce has been suspended since deadly clashes in October.

Islamabad accuses Kabul of providing safe haven to terrorist groups -  a charge that Afghanistan denies.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Trump warns Hamas over ceasefire plan

President Trump issued warnings to both Hamas and Iran as he has held
talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago on Monday

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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Anthony Joshua Remains In Hospital After Crash That Killed Two Friends

The British Boxer Anthony Joshua remains in hospital in Nigeria, after a car crash that killed two of his close friends.

Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele ((pron: Ah-yo-de-leh)) were part of Joshua's team, and were in the car with him when it hit a stationary truck near Lagos.

The two-time world heavyweight champion was injured in the crash, and spent the night in hospital under observation.

Anthony Joshua has family links to Ogun state in south west Nigeria, and was expected to celebrate the new year there.

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$18BN FOR UK HOUSEHOLD SOLAR & BATTERY STORAGE

The UK Government will provide billions of pounds to British households for solar panels and heat pumps, in order to create what's being dubbed "zero bill" homes.

That's according to details leaked to British media, which suggest £13 billion pounds - around $18 billion dollars - will be spent on the scheme.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Emmanuel Macron prepares annual NYE speech after chaotic year

The French president is preparing to make his annual New Year's Eve speech after a politically chaotic year.

There were two different prime ministers, Marine Le Pen was barred from running for office after an embezzlement conviction, and the year draws to a close with no agreement on the 2026 budget.

Ross Cullen reports.

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