A Deadly Blaze in Switzerland
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Fire in Swiss Alps Leaves Dozens of New Year’s Revelers Dead
via NYT > World News About 40 people celebrating at a ski resort bar were killed, and 115 were injured, many of them young, the authorities said.
Sabotage Suspected in Cutting of Undersea Cable, Finnish Police Say
via NYT > World News The authorities seized the Fitburg, a cargo ship that was en route from Russia to Israel when it sliced the cable in the Gulf of Finland.
New Year’s 2026 Celebrations Around the World: Photos and Videos
via NYT > World News See how people across the globe celebrated.
Emmanuel Macron Backs Social Media Restrictions for Children
via NYT > World News French lawmakers are expected next month to discuss a ban on social media for children. In his New Year’s Eve address, the French president restated his support for restricting their access.
Gaza Aid Groups Face Suspensions Under New Israeli Rules
via NYT > World News The organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, have resisted providing Israel with detailed information about their workers.