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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. 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?
  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. 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.
  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. The best pictures from around the world as 2026 begins

    From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.
  9. Dad pays tribute to 'wonderful family' killed in Boxing Day fire

    Tom Shearman pays tribute to his wife and two children after a fire engulfed their home.
  10. Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close

    Fans gathered at premieres in cities across the US and Canada to watch the finale on the big screen.
  11. Two killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Iran

    Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day.
  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. 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.
  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. Strictly's Ellie and Vito still dancing together every week

    From Strictly sequins to presenting dreams, Ellie Goldstein speaks about her future ambitions.
  19. We fought for 33 years to abolish not proven verdict after our daughter's murder

    The centuries-old verdict has been scrapped after decades of controversy about its use in Scottish criminal trials.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. Who might be on the move in WSL January transfer window?

    With the January transfer window opening in the Women's Super League, which players could be on the move and who is out of contract?
  23. Some families to be offered immunisations at home in bid to boost vaccine uptake

    The scheme is being tested in some areas of England as part of a government plan to prioritise children's health.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. US military says five killed in latest strike on alleged drug boats

    The latest strike comes as the US Coast Guard searches for survivors of another that happened a day earlier.
  27. Energy prices rise slightly for millions of households as temperatures fall

    Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.
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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.