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Around 40 dead in Swiss ski resort bar fire, police say

Around 40 dead in Swiss ski resort bar fire, police say5 hours agoShareSaveJemma CrewandGabriela PomeroyShareSaveVideo shows fire spreading across Swiss bar ceilingAround 40 people have died after a fire ripped through a bar in a ski resort in southern Switzerland, police have said. A further 115 people are injured, many of them “severely”.
The fire broke out at around 01:30 (00:30 GMT) during new year celebrations in a bar called Le Constellation in Crans-Montana.
Officials investigating the incident have not confirmed any cause, but categorically ruled out an attack.
People from multiple countries have been affected. Regional police commander Frédéric Gisler said the priority in the coming days was to identify those who had died “so that their bodies can be returned rapidly” to their families.
Thirteen helicopters, 42 ambulances and 150 emergency responders were sent overnight to the scene of the fire in the Valais region, which is popular with tourists.
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Is HasanAbi serious about quitting Twitch streaming in 2026? His latest rant suggests mounting frustration

HasanAbi hinted he may quit Twitch streaming in 2026 during a heated livestream, expressing frustration with his community’s behavior toward fellow creators. He criticized viewers for misplaced aggression, warned of bans, and admitted he “hates Twitch streaming.” While no final decision was announced, his comments signaled burnout and raised real questions about his future on the platform. HasanAbi may quit Twitch streaming in 2026, a statement that sent ripples through his audience after a tense moment on a recent livestream. The political commentator was not jesting at the thought. It emerged in an uncivilized call where impatience overtook his customary restraint, and there came the shebang criticized in a relationship that he has long nurtured with his audience.The moment felt less like a threat and more like exhaustion speaking out loud. HasanAbi addressed what he sees as misplaced aggression within his community, especially when it spills over onto people he considers friends. Hi..

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“One step ahead of my haters”: Candace Owens stirs buzz with viral video referencing Charlie Kirk and Erika Kirk

Candace Owens shared a fast paced video filled with pop culture and political memes, featuring references to Stranger Things, Justin Bieber, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Charlie and Erika Kirk. The montage blended celebrity controversy with internet humor, fueling speculation about her teased 2026 return and reinforcing her strategy of using viral content to drive attention and online debate. Candace Owens ended the year on a positive note, and her words did not go unheard in the social media. The right-wing analyst looked back at a prolific 2016 of her podcast and implied that she is not done yet. Her post spread fast not only due to its celebrating nature, but also to what it implied in the future.Owens has positioned 2025 as a milestone, and she credits it to her audience that has made her show top the world charts. Meanwhile, she was playing into the scandal that has always surrounded her brand. Combining gratitude and defiance helped her remind the followers that it is the momentum and..

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Hong Kong public hospitals’ emergency services run smoothly despite higher fees

AdvertisementHong Kong healthcare and hospitalsHong KongHealth & EnvironmentHong Kong public hospitals’ emergency services run smoothly despite higher feesBut some minority group patients say they were unaware of the HK$400 fee for less urgent conditions
Reading Time:2 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPLeopold ChenPublished: 12:45pm, 1 Jan 2026Updated: 12:51pm, 1 Jan 2026Emergency services at Hong Kong’s public hospitals have operated smoothly on the first day of the new year despite raising fees for non-urgent cases, but some patients from minority groups said they were unaware of the changes.
Starting on Thursday, New Year’s Day of 2026, patients visiting accident and emergency rooms at Hong Kong public hospitals with less urgent conditions will have to pay higher fees of HK$400 (US$50) per visit.
Meanwhile, the fees for those classified as critical and emergency cases would be waived.
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Chinese zodiac predictions, secrets to a long and healthy life: 5 Lifestyle highlights

AdvertisementSCMP HighlightsChinese zodiac predictions, secrets to a long and healthy life: 5 Lifestyle highlightsFrom Chinese zodiac sign forecasts to 2025’s K-dramas ranked, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting
Reading Time:1 minuteWhy you can trust SCMPSCMPPublished: 12:34pm, 1 Jan 2026We have selected five Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.1. Is the Year of the Snake’s 11th month lucky for you? Forecasts for all signsFeng shui master Andrew Kwan breaks down this lunar month’s prospects for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs in health, love, work and finances.
2. The 15 best K-dramas of 2025 ranked, from Melo Movie to Squid Game 3The year 2025 was another big one for Korean dramas, with a wide range of exciting new shows. While the industry may not have produced as many stand-outs as in previous years, the past 12 months still delivered emotional highs.
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says peace ‘10% away’ while Kyiv strikes key Russian oil depot

CloseRussia-Ukraine War: One Year OnVolodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine was “10 per cent” away from a deal to end the war with Russia, but not at “any cost”.
“The peace agreement is 90 per cent ready. Ten per cent remains. And that is far more than just numbers,” Zelensky said in his New Year's Eve address
Kyiv is also discussing the possibility of hosting US troops as part of peace talks with US president Donald Trump.
“This would be a strong position of the security guarantees,” he said in a WhatsApp chat with the media.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian drones have struck an oil depot that is a key Russian logistics hub for fuel, Kyiv’s domestic security service says.
Officials said the attack in the city of Rybinsk sparked a large fire.
Russian attacks on Ukraine continued, wounding at least six people in air strikes on the Odesa region. Three children and a 42-year-old man were injured. More than 170,000 people have been left without power
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Did Ukraine launch 91-drone attack on Putin’s presidential residence – or is it a Russian show for Trump?

Russia’s claim that Ukraine launched a 91-drone strike on Vladimir Putin’s personal residence has threatened to derail months of talks over a peace deal to end Moscow’s invasion.
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has called the claims a “complete fabrication” intended to lay the groundwork for future strikes on Kyiv and other areas of Ukraine.
“I am sure they are simply preparing the ground for strikes, probably on the capital, probably on government buildings,” he said.
Donald Trump appeared swayed by Russian claim and said he was “very angry” at the news of the strikes. That reaction is likely one of the aims of Moscow’s accusations – with Trump’s support having wavered between Kyiv and Moscow in recent months.
Europe has sought to back Kyiv with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas calling the claims “unfounded” and a “deliberate distraction” in remarks on Wednesday.
“Moscow aims to derail real progress towards peace by Ukraine and its Western partners,” Ms Kallas wrote on X/Twi..

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What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg

What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve RosenbergAs the New Year holiday gets underway, the BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg asks people on the streets of Moscow about their hopes for 2026 and how they see their future.
It's not only Russia's war on Ukraine that is preying on people's minds, but also the state of the economy, which is coming under increasing pressure.
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EuropeSnow-capped Mount Etna erupts as skiers glide down slopesScientists say volcanic activity at the site, which frequently erupts, had intensified this week, with craters continuously emitting ash.
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EU’s top diplomat rejects Russian claims of Ukrainian attack on government sites

EU's top diplomat rejects Russian claims of Ukrainian attack on government sites7 hours agoShareSaveLaura GozziKyivShareSaveReutersKaja Kallas accused the Kremlin of trying to derail the peace process with allegations of a Ukrainian attack on government sitesThe EU's top diplomat has called Moscow's claims that Ukraine targeted Russian government sites a “deliberate distraction” and an attempt to derail the peace process.
Kaja Kallas' comments on social media appear to be a reference to the Kremlin's allegation that Ukraine attempted a drone strike on one of Vladimir Putin's residences.
“No one should accept unfounded claims from the aggressor who has indiscriminately targeted Ukraine's infrastructure and civilians,” Kallas wrote on social media.
Earlier this week Moscow accused Ukraine of targeting Putin's private home on Lake Valdai in north-west Russia.
Russia would review its position in the ongoing peace negotiations as a result, the Kreml..

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Pakistan: Asim Munir marries third daughter to brother’s son; top military chiefs, politicians in attendance

Pakistan army chief field marshal Asim Munir hosted his daughter’s wedding last week in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, where she was married to her first cousin, Abdul Rehman, according to Pakistani media reports. The ceremony was attended by senior political leaders and top military officials but was kept low-key due to security considerations, with no official photographs released.Among those present at the ceremony were Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, prime minister Shehbaz Sharif, deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar, Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz, the chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), and several serving and retired senior army officers, including former army chiefs.Pakistani journalist Zahid Gishkori said around 400 guests attended the event, which was deliberately kept subdued. Gishkori, in a video posted on social media platform YouTube, confirmed the family connection between the bride and groom. “Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir's d..