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Swiss Prosecutors Investigate Bar Managers After Deadly Ski Resort Fire
The fire happened during New Year’s celebrations at a bar in the Swiss Alps.
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France to Debate Social Media Ban for Under-15s
President Emmanuel Macron has pushed for legislation to restrict children’s online access but could face a battle to get it through a divided National Assembly.
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Zelenskyy Appoints Intelligence Chief as New Chief of Staff
The previous chief of staff quit in November amid a corruption probe. The Ukrainian president also named a new defense minister.
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Trump Admin’s Offshore Wind Suspension Faces Legal Challenge From Orsted
The company has asked a federal judge to block a 90-day construction halt imposed by Trump administration that cited national security risks.
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Swiss Prosecutors Say Champagne Sparklers Likely Caused Deadly Bar Fire
The New Year’s Eve blaze in Crans-Montana killed at least 40 and injured 119, many with severe burns.
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US Slashes Proposed Tariffs on Italian Pasta From 92 Percent to Single Digits, Italy Says
Italy said that the U.S. Commerce Department sharply reduced proposed antidumping duties on 13 pasta makers ahead of final U.S. decision in March.
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Bulgaria Becomes 21st Nation to Join the Euro
Following the nation’s accession to the eurozone, only six EU member states which use their own currencies.
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Russia Hands Evidence of Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack on Putin Residence to US
Kyiv and European leaders have dismissed Moscow’s claim, accusing Russia of spreading falsehoods to derail U.S.-led peace talks.
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Finland Escalates Probe After Seizing Ship in Suspected Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage
Police have arrested two people, imposed travel bans, and transferred the investigation to Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation.
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Dozens Killed in New Year’s Day Fire at Swiss Alps Bar
The Valais Cantonal Police did not include an exact count of the deceased, saying ‘around 40’ were dead.
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Zelenskyy Says He Will Only Sign ‘Strong’ Peace Deal in New Year’s Eve Address
The Ukrainian leader said he is committed to ending war with Russia on firm terms, amid continuing negotiations and attacks.
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Ukrainian and European Officials Deny Strikes on Putin’s Private Residence
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of trying to undermine progress in peace talks.
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German Chancellor Says Europe Must Assert Itself to Protect Peace, Prosperity
Friedrich Merz called for the continent to step up, in his New Year’s address to the nation of Germany.
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Americans Urged to Avoid Russia as State Department Reaffirms Top-Level Travel Warning
The warning comes as Russia has alleged there was a drone attack against Putin’s residence and deployed nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles near NATO borders.
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Russia’s Top General Says Putin Ordered 2026 Buffer Zone Expansion in Ukraine
Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov made the announcement as Russia seeks to assert battleground superiority amid ongoing peace negotiations.
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Finnish Authorities Detain Suspect Vessel Following Damage to Undersea Cable
The suspect vessel may have dragged its anchor across an undersea cable running between Finland and Estonia.
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Zelenskyy Discusses Establishing US Military Presence in Ukraine With Trump
The Ukrainian president said in a WhatsApp message to media that a U.S. military presence in the country would be a major factor in a U.S. security guarantee.
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Nuclear-Capable Oreshnik Missiles Have Entered Active Service, Moscow Says
The weapons were deployed to Russia’s ally Belarus during a short ceremony on Dec. 30.
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Kremlin Says Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack Will Harden Russia’s Peace Talk Stance
Moscow said that a purported strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence was aimed at derailing peace talks, a claim Kyiv dismissed as fabricated.
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Swiss Prosecutors Investigate Bar Managers After Deadly Ski Resort Fire
The fire happened during New Year’s celebrations at a bar in the Swiss Alps.
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France to Debate Social Media Ban for Under-15s
President Emmanuel Macron has pushed for legislation to restrict children’s online access but could face a battle to get it through a divided National Assembly.
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Zelenskyy Appoints Intelligence Chief as New Chief of Staff
The previous chief of staff quit in November amid a corruption probe. The Ukrainian president also named a new defense minister.
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Trump Admin’s Offshore Wind Suspension Faces Legal Challenge From Orsted
The company has asked a federal judge to block a 90-day construction halt imposed by Trump administration that cited national security risks.
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Swiss Prosecutors Say Champagne Sparklers Likely Caused Deadly Bar Fire
The New Year’s Eve blaze in Crans-Montana killed at least 40 and injured 119, many with severe burns.
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US Slashes Proposed Tariffs on Italian Pasta From 92 Percent to Single Digits, Italy Says
Italy said that the U.S. Commerce Department sharply reduced proposed antidumping duties on 13 pasta makers ahead of final U.S. decision in March.
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Bulgaria Becomes 21st Nation to Join the Euro
Following the nation’s accession to the eurozone, only six EU member states which use their own currencies.
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Russia Hands Evidence of Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack on Putin Residence to US
Kyiv and European leaders have dismissed Moscow’s claim, accusing Russia of spreading falsehoods to derail U.S.-led peace talks.
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Finland Escalates Probe After Seizing Ship in Suspected Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage
Police have arrested two people, imposed travel bans, and transferred the investigation to Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation.
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Dozens Killed in New Year’s Day Fire at Swiss Alps Bar
The Valais Cantonal Police did not include an exact count of the deceased, saying ‘around 40’ were dead.
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Zelenskyy Says He Will Only Sign ‘Strong’ Peace Deal in New Year’s Eve Address
The Ukrainian leader said he is committed to ending war with Russia on firm terms, amid continuing negotiations and attacks.
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Ukrainian and European Officials Deny Strikes on Putin’s Private Residence
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of trying to undermine progress in peace talks.
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German Chancellor Says Europe Must Assert Itself to Protect Peace, Prosperity
Friedrich Merz called for the continent to step up, in his New Year’s address to the nation of Germany.
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Americans Urged to Avoid Russia as State Department Reaffirms Top-Level Travel Warning
The warning comes as Russia has alleged there was a drone attack against Putin’s residence and deployed nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles near NATO borders.
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Russia’s Top General Says Putin Ordered 2026 Buffer Zone Expansion in Ukraine
Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov made the announcement as Russia seeks to assert battleground superiority amid ongoing peace negotiations.
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Finnish Authorities Detain Suspect Vessel Following Damage to Undersea Cable
The suspect vessel may have dragged its anchor across an undersea cable running between Finland and Estonia.
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Zelenskyy Discusses Establishing US Military Presence in Ukraine With Trump
The Ukrainian president said in a WhatsApp message to media that a U.S. military presence in the country would be a major factor in a U.S. security guarantee.
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Nuclear-Capable Oreshnik Missiles Have Entered Active Service, Moscow Says
The weapons were deployed to Russia’s ally Belarus during a short ceremony on Dec. 30.
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Kremlin Says Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack Will Harden Russia’s Peace Talk Stance
Moscow said that a purported strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence was aimed at derailing peace talks, a claim Kyiv dismissed as fabricated.
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