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Swiss authorities say “a large number of young people” are among the casualties from a fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort, as work continues to identify “dozens” of bodies. Source link

A study using 11,600 aerial drone photos to map a mountainous quarry in 3D reveals more about how the island’s famed stone sentinels were created and moved to their final resting places. Source link

The Yorkshire Ripper’s reign of terror began in the 70s and lasted for six years. In the end, he was caught by chance. Source link

Authorities say around 40 people are dead after a blaze ripped through a New Year’s Eve event at a popular bar in Crans-Montana. Source link

It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is bringing the conflict “into the new year” with a barrage of drone strikes on the country’s energy infrastructure. Source link

Swiss President Guy Parmelin has described the blaze at Le Constellation bar as “one of the worst tragedies” the country has ever seen.  Source link

Zohran Mamdani is officially sworn in as major of New York City in a midnight, underground ceremony, with a more public affair to take place in hours time on the steps of City Hall. Source link

US President Donald Trump says his administration is removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, but added federal forces will “come back” if crime rates go up. Source link

Moscow’s allegation that Ukraine launched an attack on the Russian president’s state residence is being dismissed as a ploy to derail peace talks.  Source link

Israel, suffering international isolation, has recognised a small territory desperate for international attention. Here’s why it has caused an enormous stir.  Source link