'I hid from a wall of heat': Eyewitnesses describe escape from bar inferno
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:24:02 GMT
One young man told the BBC he went into the bar to look for his little brother, who he thought was inside.
Video shows fire spreading across bar ceiling
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:49:31 GMT
The moment a Swiss bar was set ablaze appears to have been captured on video.
Disbelief in Crans-Montana on New Year's Day
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:04:02 GMT
BBC's Silvia Costeloe says the fire happened in the beating heart of lively Crans-Montana.
BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:24:11 GMT
The BBC's Silvia Costeloe says the bar where the fire broke out has been around for at least 40 years, and is considered an institution in the area.
What we know so far
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:45:09 GMT
Several dozen people are presumed to have died in the fire at a New Year party in the resort of Crans-Montana.
Amber snow and ice warnings issued as Arctic air spreads across the UK
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:40:58 GMT
Colder weather with snow and ice warnings in force will continue over the next few days.
Chelsea part company with manager Maresca after 18 months
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:21:39 GMT
Less than six months after guiding Chelsea to Club World Cup success, Enzo Maresca has left. But how did things unravel?
UK to 'robustly defend' stripping Begum of citizenship in European court, source says
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:01:43 GMT
The ECHR questions whether it was considered if Shamima Begum was a victim of grooming and trafficking.
Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:52:20 GMT
The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.
The best pictures from around the world as 2026 begins
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:48:26 GMT
From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.
