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

    A further 115 are injured, some severely, in a fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana ski resort, officials say.
  2. 'I hid from a wall of heat': Eyewitnesses describe escape from Swiss bar inferno

    One young man told the BBC he went into the bar to look for his little brother, who he thought was inside.
  3. Amber snow and ice warnings issued as Arctic air spreads across the UK

    Colder weather with snow and ice warnings in force will continue over the next few days.
  4. Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK

    For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.
  5. The great debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat mental health

    Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results
  6. Deadly clashes between protesters and security forces as Iran unrest grows

    Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day.
  7. The Traitors returns with new 'secret traitor' in major shake-up

    Not even the viewers know who host Claudia Winkleman has assigned as the fourth "secret traitor".
  8. Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials

    The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.
  9. China's BYD set to overtake Tesla as world's top EV seller

    It would mark the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.
  10. Trump says health is 'perfect' amid ageing concerns

    In an interview about his health, Trump talked about using hand makeup, getting by on little sleep and taking lots of aspirin.
  11. 'You're invisible, you don't exist' - life without a birth certificate

    Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.
  12. EastEnders actor 'grateful' to avoid driving ban for speeding

    Colin Salmon was shown leniency by the court because he cares for his seriously ill wife and daughter.
  13. Disbelief as tragedy hits Swiss ski resort on New Year's Day

    BBC's Silvia Costeloe says the fire happened in the beating heart of lively Crans-Montana.
  14. Video shows fire spreading across Swiss bar ceiling

    The moment a Swiss bar was set ablaze appears to have been captured on video.
  15. What we know about the Switzerland ski resort fire

    Several dozen people are presumed to have died in the fire at a New Year party in the resort of Crans-Montana.
  16. Why you don't need electrolytes for everyday exercise

    Drinks with electrolytes can be expensive but most people are spending money they don't need to.
  17. The Papers: 'Horror on the dancefloor' and 'Traitors twist'

    The fire at a Swiss ski resort bar which has killed dozens dominates Friday's front pages.
  18. Weekly quiz: Which Spice Girl got an invite to Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay's wedding?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  19. What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?

    The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
  20. Social media fuelled Mamdani's rise. Can he keep the momentum as New York mayor?

    To succeed in office he will need to keep his supporters engaged with day-to-day governing, experts say.
  21. How the 'postcode lottery' of parenting really impacts young children

    BBC Radio 4's Today will follow six parents for five years, chronicling the ups and downs of looking after a young child in modern Britain.
  22. Rosenior leading contender for Chelsea job

    Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior is the leading contender to be the next Chelsea manager, but others remain under consideration.
  23. Maduro says Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking

    In an interview with state TV, the Venezuelan president also evaded a question about an attack in his country claimed by the US.
  24. Chelsea part company with manager Maresca after 18 months

    Less than six months after guiding Chelsea to Club World Cup success, Enzo Maresca has left. But how did things unravel?
  25. Belfast boxer McCullagh passes away aged 25

    Tributes have been paid to Belfast boxer Paul McCullagh Jr, who has passed away aged 25 after a short illness.
  26. UK to 'robustly defend' stripping Begum of citizenship in European court, source says

    The ECHR questions whether it was considered if Shamima Begum was a victim of grooming and trafficking.
  27. Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash

    Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.
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  29. The Newscast Review of the Year 2025

    The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.
  30. Were our 2025 predictions right?

    The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.
  31. Baz Luhrmann's epic Elvis biopic starring Austin Butler

    An epic, big-screen spectacle that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley
  32. Swashbuckling Puss embarks on a brave quest

    Puss must beat a host of fairy-tale characters to the magical map of the Wishing Star.
  33. Rosenior leading contender for Chelsea job

    Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior is the leading contender to be the next Chelsea manager, but others remain under consideration.
  34. Littler races into semis but Humphries knocked out

    Luke Littler beats Krzysztof Ratajski to reach the PDC World Championship semi-finals, before second seed Luke Humphries loses to Gian van Veen.
  35. What went wrong between Chelsea and Maresca?

    Less than six months after guiding Chelsea to Club World Cup success, Enzo Maresca has left. But how did things unravel?
  36. Retiring Khawaja criticises 'racial stereotypes'

    Australia batter Usman Khawaja says he has been treated unfairly by the media and former players as he announces his retirement from international cricket.
  37. 'We are not happy' - Man City fall behind Arsenal in title race

    Pep Guardiola questioned whether the Premier League title race was only a two-horse, but his Manchester City side can ill-afford many slip-ups in their quest to hunt down leaders Arsenal.
  38. Johnson agrees to join Palace in £35m move

    Tottenham attacker Brennan Johnson will undergo the first part of his medical on Thursday after agreeing to join Crystal Palace in a deal worth £35m.
  39. 'Heavy metal? It's not even aluminium foil football'

    As Liverpool are booed off following a goalless draw against Leeds, it was hardly the start to the New Year that Arne Slot's side would have wanted.