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Crans-Montana's ski tourism continues, in shadow of Swiss tragedy 04 Jan 2026 - 04:17 pm
Firefighters from the Municipality of Crans-Montana react as they gather around a makeshift memorial to pay their respects by laying flowers, candles and messages near the Constellation, on January 4, 2026, in Crans-Montana in honour of the victims of the fire that ripped through the venue in the luxury Alpine ski resort on New Year's Eve. Photo by MAXIME SCHMID / AFP
UK's embattled Starmer vows to see out five-year term 04 Jan 2026 - 03:47 pm
A handout picture released by the BBC, taken on January 3, 2026 and received on January 4, 2026, shows Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaking during an interview with journalist Laura Kuenssberg, broadcast on the BBC's 'Sunday' political television show. Photo by JEFF OVERS / BBC / AFP
Police accuse Swiss establishment operators of negligent homicide in deadly fire 04 Jan 2026 - 03:24 pm
Candles and flowers are displayed at a makeshift memorial following a fire at
How the military operation to capture Maduro unfolded 04 Jan 2026 - 01:56 pm
Armed police officers stand in front of the Metropolitan Detention facility in the Brooklyn borough of New York, where ousted president Nicolas Maduro is expected to be held, on January 3, 2026 in New York City. Photo by John Lamparski / AFP
Lightning kills two, injures 150 in South Africa 04 Jan 2026 - 01:47 pm
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Indonesia rescuers find Spanish tourist's body after boat sinks 04 Jan 2026 - 01:27 pm
This handout picture taken and released on January 4, 2026 by Indonesia's National Search and Resque Agency (BASARNAS) shows rescue personnel securing a body bag containing the remains of missing Spanish man Fernando Martin Carreras, from waters off Labuan Bajo in East Nusa Tenggara. Photo by HANDOUT / INDONESIA'S NATIONAL SEARCH AND RESCUE AGENCY (BASARNAS) / AFP
Number of martyrs in Gaza rises to 71,386, with 171,264 Injured 04 Jan 2026 - 01:17 pm
Relatives react as they carry a white body bag containing remains of a fire victim that started after the inhabitants ignited candles to light up inside their tents at a camp for displaced Palestinians in Gaza City on January 2, 2026. Photo by OMAR AL-QATTAA / AFP
VIDEO: Maduro now in New York jail as Trump says US to 'run' Venezuela 04 Jan 2026 - 10:09 am
File photo of Nicolas Maduro
Venezuelan capital quiet, streets empty after US strike 04 Jan 2026 - 08:10 am
A burnt missile interceptor vehicle is seen at La Carlota air base in Caracas on January 3, 2026. (Photo by Federico Parra / AFP)
US will manage Venezuela's affairs until proper transition can take place: Trump 04 Jan 2026 - 12:35 am
US President Donald Trump addresses the media during a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago club on January 03, 2026, in Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by JOE RAEDLE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
UN expresses deep alarm over developments Unfolding in Venezuela 03 Jan 2026 - 11:30 pm
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Vice President says 'ready to defend' Venezuela 03 Jan 2026 - 10:53 pm
(FILES) Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez speaks during a meeting with the Diplomatic Corps, in Caracas, on June 23, 2025. (Photo by Pedro MATTEY / AFP)
Kenya confirms death of 54-year-old iconic elephant 03 Jan 2026 - 09:55 pm
Picture from NTV Kenya official social media channels.
Palestinian female child killed by Israeli gunfire in Rafah, southern Gaza 03 Jan 2026 - 09:53 pm
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OIC commends Saudi Arabia's initiative to hold conference in Riyadh on situation in Yemen 03 Jan 2026 - 08:38 pm
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MSF warns of suspending operations in Gaza due to Israeli decisions 03 Jan 2026 - 07:27 pm
(FILES) A Palestinian man walks on his crutches to the Doctors Without Borders or Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) clinic, in the al-Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City on new year's Eve, December 31, 2025. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)
Venezuelan President's indictment includes conspiracy and terrorism charges: US Attorney General 03 Jan 2026 - 06:36 pm
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MWL commends Saudi Arabia's hosting of conference to address Yemen's southern issue 03 Jan 2026 - 06:18 pm
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