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Other hikers had reported seeing the animal near the body and scared it away 'by throwing rocks' at itAuthorities are investigating a suspected fatal mountain lion attack after a woman was found dead on a hiking trail in Colorado on Thursday.In a news release on Thursday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) said that hikers reported seeing a mountain...
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A shift away from police-led responses spreads, but gaps in crisis teams leave some communities exposedIn the past year, a handful of sheriff's departments in California have started refusing to respond to 911 calls that involve a mental health crisis, but where no crime has been reported.In February, the Sacramento sheriff, Jim Cooper, announced...
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Seven killed in strikes on south as Saudi-backed government moves to recapture key region from STCYemen's southern separatists have announced plans to hold a referendum on independence from the north in two years, after their seizure of swathes of the country last month triggered a major feud between Gulf powers.The Southern Transitional Council...
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About 40 people died in Crans-Montana bar fire, with experts saying it could take days to identify victimsSwitzerland resort fire – latest updatesInvestigators believe fountain sparklers mounted on champagne bottles and held too close to the ceiling sparked the deadly fire that tore through a crowded bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana,...
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Budget travellers rejoice! Oman's SalamAir is launching direct flights from Muscat to Damascus starting May 2026, with one-way fares at this minimal price. The move significantly boosts connectivity to the historic Syrian capital, offering affordable and convenient travel for cultural exploration and visiting family. The airline's expansion aims to...
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Türkiye and Armenia are easing visa procedures for diplomatic, service and special passport holders starting January 2026. This move, enabling free e-visas, signifies a practical step towards normalising relations after decades of frozen ties. Analysts view it as a confidence-building measure, potentially paving the way for broader engagement and...
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New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, faced online scrutiny not for policy, but for his wife Rama Duwaji's $630 designer boots worn at his swearing-in. While some criticized the cost against Mamdani's affordability platform, others defended Duwaji's fashion choice for a significant event, highlighting her known appreciation for style.
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As of January 1, 2026, a new US travel ban officially took effect, impacting citizens from 39 countries. The expanded restrictions, issued by the Trump administration, impose full or partial entry bans for both immigrants and nonimmigrants. This policy aims to prevent the entry of individuals from countries where the US lacks sufficient information...
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A new video showing Brian Harpole before Charlie Kirk's shooting has sparked strong online debate. Some viewers call his actions suspicious, while others see nothing wrong. Candace Owens has raised questions but shared no proof. Police say Tyler Robinson is the only suspect, and no official finding links Harpole to the killing.
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xAI says it is working to improve systems after lapses in safeguards led to wave of sexualized images this weekElon Musk's chatbot Grok posted on Friday that lapses in safeguards had led it to generate "images depicting minors in minimal clothing” on social media platform X. The chatbot, a product of Musk's company xAI, has been generating a wave...
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Foreign ministry says mayor has poured 'antisemitic gasoline on an open fire' by scrapping IHRA definitionIsrael's foreign ministry has accused the New York mayor, Zohran Mamdani, of pouring "antisemitic gasoline on an open fire” after he reversed a recent order by the outgoing mayor, Eric Adams."On his very first day as @NYCMayor, Mamdani shows...
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Some of the injured taken to Belgium, France and Germany while Swiss officials try to identify the deadSwitzerland resort fire – latest updatesSurvivors of the catastrophic bar fire in the upmarket Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana are being cared for in special burns units across Europe, while investigators say many of the dead were so badly...
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While the cause of the disaster is still under investigation, videos and photos suggest the blaze spread quicklySwitzerland resort fire – latest updatesSwitzerland is reeling from one of its worst tragedies after a fire ripped through an Alpine bar during a New Year's Eve celebration, leaving more than 40 people dead and dozens of others with...
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Neuro-sama has become the most subscribed streamer on Twitch, marking the first time an AI-powered VTuber has topped the platform. Created by programmer Vedal, the channel now leads by a wide margin, fueled by nonstop streams and advanced AI systems. The milestone signals a major shift in how live content is created and consumed on Twitch.
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Ukraine's President Zelenskyy appointed military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as his new chief of staff, emphasizing security and peace talks. This move follows alleged graft investigations. Meanwhile, Russia reported 27 deaths from a drone strike in occupied Kherson, a claim Kyiv denies, stating strikes target military sites. Diplomatic...
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Donald Trump has admitted to using medical compression socks for leg swelling and makeup to conceal bruises on his hands, conditions previously downplayed by aides. These measures are part of his management of age-related health issues, including chronic venous insufficiency and side effects from high-dose aspirin, despite his claims of excellent...
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A New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Valais claims dozens of victims, and a Swiss MP seeks tougher language rules for naturalisation — these are among the news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup.
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Officials say 40 people were killed and 119 injured, with some in hospital still unidentified due to 'horrific' injuriesItaly's ambassador to Switzerland Gian Lorenzo Cornado has said that all bar five of the 112 injured have been identified now, reports Reuters. Swiss officials are yet to give an update on this and have not shared the names of any...
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New York's First Lady, Rama Duwaji, is redefining political fashion with her artistic and personal style. Her inauguration wardrobe, featuring independent designers and a sophisticated dark palette, blends contemporary art sensibilities with meaningful choices. Duwaji's bold yet understated looks are setting a new standard for public figures,...
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China has begun taxing condoms and contraceptives at a 13% VAT rate, ending a long-standing exemption. This move signals a significant policy shift as the government intensifies efforts to combat a deepening demographic decline and boost birth rates. The population has fallen for three consecutive years, with experts warning of continued decline.
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The speech was light on implementation detail, but heavy on direction. Read closely, it sets out a governing philosophy built around direct cost relief, public provision, and an openly confrontational posture towards institutions that block change.
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Richard Hanania criticizes growing hostility towards Indian immigrants in the US, labeling it "the dumbest form of racism and socialism." He argues that opposition to the H-1B visa program stems from resentment, not sound economics, as skilled immigration drives innovation and job creation, contradicting claims of wage suppression and job losses.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made a fashion statement at his inauguration by wearing an Assamese eri silk tie. This choice highlighted cultural heritage and sustainable fashion. The tie blended regional craftsmanship with metropolitan style. It became a symbol of identity and global influence. This event signals a new direction for political...
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Israel slammed NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for revoking pro-Israel policies on his first day, including the IHRA antisemitism definition and a ban on boycotts. The foreign ministry called it "antisemitic gasoline on an open fire,” while local Republicans warned the moves could embolden pro-Hamas antisemites.
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Europe's biggest offshore wind developer seeking to overturn White House decision to suspend work on a $5bn wind farm projectEurope's biggest offshore wind developer is taking the Trump administration to court over its decision to suspend work on a $5bn project on the north-east US coast.Denmark's Ørsted filed a legal challenge on Thursday against...
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Businesses including pubs and car rental companies targeted to check if they use 'power asymmetry' to gather personal data and keep it too longGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastReal estate agencies who ask for phone numbers at open houses, car dealerships that keep driver licences on file, and pubs and bars that scan IDs...
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Police say woman's death in Tennant Creek appeared to be the result of a medical episode, but Aboriginal legal service says internal investigation is 'not sufficient'Warning: This article contains references to Indigenous Australians who have diedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Northern Territory's peak Aboriginal...
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Venezuelan president warns of a 'forever war' similar to Iraq after US counterpart claims first land strike on dockThe Venezuelan leader, Nicolás Maduro, has urged Donald Trump to abandon his "illegal warmongering” and begin "serious talks” with his administration as mystery continued to surround a purported pre-Christmas CIA airstrike on the...
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A once-toxic topic is helping survivors and relatives of victims get elected to enact the laws they helped draftA new generation of young political leaders is gaining power in the US by using their personal experience with gun violence to push for reforms they say the US is ready for.Their ascent is part of a nearly decade-long shift, from gun...
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They're cosy, civilised and different without disturbing things too much. Let's do this!At last. I have been waiting a year for this moment. I must apologise to you all. Twelve months ago, in this very organ, nay in this very diary, I noted that we were now in the hazy, lazy, crazy days between Boxing Day and new year and thus wished you all a...
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Blaze that swept through crowded New Year's Eve bar in Crans-Montana also injured 115 people. Plus, the politicians and advocates making climate policy part of the affordability agendaGood morning.Swiss investigators are racing to identify the victims of a fire that tore through a crowded bar, killing about 40 people and injuring 115 who were...
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New mayor gives speech at inauguration and rescinds all orders signed by Eric Adams after corruption indictmentZohran Mamdani vowed to "reinvent” New York City in a speech on his first day as mayor, promising "a new era” for America's largest city and an ambitious start to his term of office.The 34-year-old political star and democratic...
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Hundreds hospitalised in Indore after public toilet built above water pipeline appears to have let sewage into supplySewage-contaminated drinking water is being blamed for killing at least 10 people, including a baby boy, and sending more than 270 others to hospital in Indore, ranked India's "cleanest city” for the last eight years.Residents of a...
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US president's posts that US will come to the rescue of protesters prompt warnings of 'regret-inducing response'Donald Trump has threatened to intervene in Iran if its government kills demonstrators, prompting warnings from senior Iranian officials that any American interference would cross a "red line”.In a social media post on Friday, Trump...
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US cuts proposed levies to between 2% and 14% despite accusing Italian producers of selling at unfairly low pricesThe US government has slashed proposed tariffs on Italian pasta that would have almost doubled the cost of many brands for shoppers.Donald Trump had threatened to impose tariffs as high as 92% on Italian pasta companies, after accusing...
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Afghanistan and Yemen excluded from list of 17 priority countries chosen by Trump administration to receive aid laden with demandsThe $2bn (£1.5bn) of aid the US pledged this week may have been hailed as "bold and ambitious” by the UN but could be the "nail in the coffin” in changing to a shrunken, less flexible aid system dominated by...
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Photos have emerged showing lit sparklers attached to bottles inside a packed nightclub in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana at the moment a deadly fire broke out during New Year's Eve celebrations. The blaze at Le Constellation killed at least 40 people and injured more than 100, with videos showing panic as exits were blocked by the spreading...
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Saudi-led coalition airstrikes hit camps of UAE-backed southern separatists in eastern Yemen. At least seven people died and over 20 were injured. This escalation follows rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia claims the separatists received weapons from the UAE. The situation remains tense as separatists...
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Elsewhere, area of low pressure off Iberian peninsula brings heavy rainfall to southern Portugal and SpainAfter a recent heatwave affected large parts of Australia before Christmas, Cyclone Hayley made landfall along the north-west coast on Tuesday night. Hayley formed on 28 December in the southern Indian Ocean and steadily intensified on a path...
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QatarEnergy has announced lower fuel prices for January 2026. Premium-grade petrol will cost QR 1.95 per litre, Super-grade petrol QR 2 per litre, and diesel QR 2 per litre. The reductions, part of the company's routine monthly review, aim to reflect market changes and ease fuel costs for consumers and businesses across the country.
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Iran issued a stern warning against US intervention, vowing retaliation after President Trump pledged aid to protesters. The exchange escalates tensions amid ongoing demonstrations over economic hardship, with Iranian officials accusing the US and Israel of fueling unrest and threatening regional destabilization.
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A Bangladeshi businessman, Khokon Chandra Das, was brutally attacked and set on fire by a mob. He sustained severe burn injuries and is undergoing treatment. His family expressed shock and confusion over the senseless attack. The incident occurred near Keurbhanga Bazar. Police are investigating the matter. This assault follows other violent...
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