Swiss ski resort fire: Families of missing teens desperate for news

‘Living a nightmare’: Families of teens missing after ski resort fire desperate for news. The devastating fire that ripped through a popular bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana…

Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters

United States President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran’s authorities, declaring that Washington "will come to their rescue" if they resort to killing peaceful protesters. In a…

Seven dead, dozens missing after boat bound for Canary Islands capsizes in Gambia

At least seven people have died and dozens more are feared missing after a vessel crammed with approximately 200 migrants attempting the perilous journey to Europe capsized off the coast…

Maduro says Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has signaled a potential shift in diplomatic engagement, stating on Thursday that he is open to dialogue with the United States concerning drug trafficking and oil,…

Two killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Iran

Two people are reported to have been killed during growing unrest in Iran on the fifth day of protests over the soaring cost of living, marking a significant escalation in…

Several dozen feared dead in Swiss ski resort bar fire

A devastating inferno ripped through a popular bar in the picturesque Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana during New Year’s Eve celebrations, leaving an estimated several dozen people dead and approximately…

What we know about the Switzerland ski resort fire

Watch: BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire A devastating New Year’s Day fire at a popular ski resort bar in southern Switzerland has tragically claimed the…

Iran security force member killed during protests, official says

A member of Iran’s security forces has been killed amid a fourth day of widespread protests gripping the nation, ignited by a severe currency collapse and economic hardship, according to…

In pictures: New Year welcomed around the world

By Matthew Tucker and Lucy Talavera As the clock struck midnight, ushering in a new year, celebrations erupted across the globe, painting the skies with fireworks and filling the streets…

Disney World Cast Member Hurt Stopping 180-kg Fake Boulder From Hitting Audience

A heroic act of bravery at Walt Disney World saw a dedicated cast member sustain injuries while heroically intercepting a runaway 400-pound (180kg) fake boulder prop, preventing it from striking…