Dozens of people are presumed dead and many more injured after a fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps during New Year’s Eve celebrations at the popular ski resort today of Crans-Montana. Officials say there were more than 100 people in the bar when the fire broke out and investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire.
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The important precedent Giants should consider with Joe Schoen decision looming
There are no absolutes, no one right way and no hard-and-fast rule for how it must be done.
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Ex-Irish basketball chief resigns FIBA Europe board position over Israel’s continued involvement in the sport
FORMER Irish basketball chief Bernard O’Byrne has resigned his board position with FIBA Europe over the continued involvement of Israel in the sport. O’Byrne announced his decision on Facebook on New Year’s Day in a short post, having had a proposal to suspend Israel rejected in November. He wrote: “Firstly, a very Happy New Year...
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Ireland’s first baby born in 2026 arrives only SECONDS into New Year and parents share adorable pictures
THE first baby born in Ireland in 2026 arrived only seconds after midnight - as delighted parents celebrated. New parents and staff at The Coombe Hospital celebrated three new arrivals as the New Year festivities continued. The first baby to be born on New Year's Day in the hospital was Baby Kash at just two...
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Huge changes to TVs this year with service becoming FREE & US telly giant landing in UK in major channel shake-up
BRIT telly fans can expect some big changes coming to screens this year. And the shake-up is only weeks away. 2025 saw a number of major switch ups on the TV front, with channels closing - and some old favourites returning. Among the big name closures was MTV's four music channels in the UK. And...
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Chelsea statement in full as Blues part ways with Enzo Maresca in desperate bid to ‘get season back on track’
CHELSEA issued a brief statement confirming the departure of Enzo Maresca. The Italian's reign as Blues boss was in doubt after he blasted the brass for not supporting him after last month's victory over Everton. Maresca's relationship with Todd Boehly and Co. deteriorated over the last few weeks, so much so that the Blues brass...
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Seven top candidates for Chelsea job after Enzo Maresca exit, including two club legends & in-demand Premier League boss
CHELSEA are on the lookout for their next manager after Enzo Maresca was sacked. The Blues started December in 3rd place in the Premier League but with only one win last month, they have dropped out of the top four. Maresca, 45, suffered a breakdown in relationship with the club hierarchy and has since been...
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Chelsea SACK Enzo Maresca after complete breakdown in relations amid horror run just months after winning two trophies
CHELSEA have axed Enzo Maresca following a complete breakdown in relations within the club. The Italian has cryptically taken on bosses in recent weeks and paid the price - sacked three days before their trip to Manchester City and just months after winning two trophies. Maresca has been on a collision course with the Chelsea...
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Partygoer describes moment fire engulfed Swiss ski resort bar as panicked revellers smashed windows to flee in stampede
A HORRIFIED partygoer has described the moment a fire ripped through a Swiss ski resort bar as revellers welcomed in the New Year. Dozens of people have died and at least 100 were injured in the devastating New Year’s Eve blast inside the tourist hotspot in Crans-Montana, Valais. An exact death toll hasn’t been confirmed but the...
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UK 49s Lunchtime Results Today: Thursday, 1 January 2026 – Check Now

The UK 49s Lunchtime draw took place today, Thursday, 1 January 2026, delivering an exciting mix of low and high numbers, with the booster ball adding to the thrill. UK 49s Lunchtime Results Pending… The next draw, the UK 49s Teatime, is set for later today at 17:49 UK time (18:49 South African time). More […]
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