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40 confirmed dead in Swiss ski resort fire as witnesses describe how blaze began

40 confirmed dead in Swiss ski resort fire as witnesses describe how blaze began

Lit sparkler on champagne bottle reportedly ignited wooden ceiling at packed Crans-Montana bar on New Year's Eve

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Europe
France aims to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026

France aims to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026

Le Monde says he could announce new measures in New Year's Eve address

Mobile phones are banned in French primary, middle schools since 2018

Reported changes would include extending mobile phone ban to high schools

Middle East
One security force member killed, 2 wounded in Aleppo suicide attack, Syria says

One security force member killed, 2 wounded in Aleppo suicide attack, Syria says

Authorities say an Aleppo suicide attack had suspected Islamic State links

North America
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor, takes oath on Holy Quran

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor, takes oath on Holy Quran

Mamdani is the first mayor of South Asian descent and the first born in Africa to lead New York City