Swiss Bar Fire Likely Caused By Sparklers, Authorities Say
via NYT > World News Fireworks attached to bottles of Champagne sent up showers of sparks that appear to have ignited insulation in a bar. The blaze killed 40 people.
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A Deadly Blaze in Switzerland
via NYT > World News Plus, tips from our readers on how to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed in 2026.
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.