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Parents of victims bring flowers as about a thousand people gather to pay tribute to the victims of the tragedy in Crans-Montana and to call for justice and truth, Lutry, Switzerland, 31 January 2026. (Image credit: EPA/VALENTIN FLAURAUD)

Swiss bar fire death toll rises to 41 after 18-year-old dies in hospital

World 2 days ago By Craig Munro

Parents defend 'girl in the helmet' blamed for New Year's Eve Swiss resort fire

World January 24, 2026 By Ryan Prosser

epa12671534 SpaceX and xAI CEO Elon Musk speaks during a panel discussion during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, 22 January 2026. The 2026 summit, running from 19 to 23 January and held under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue,' brings together global political leaders, corporate executives, and scientists to address international challenges. EPA/GIAN EHRENZELLER

Elon Musk says he is an alien in front of crowd at Davos

World January 23, 2026 By Sarah Ping

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 22: Business person Elon Musk delivers a speech during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22, 2026. (Photo by Harun Ozalp/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Elon Musk's awkward Greenland joke fails to land at Davos

World January 22, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

A bruise is visible on the back of US President Donald Trump's left hand as he walks at the "Board of Peace" meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images)

Trump appears on the world stage with another bruise on his hand

US January 22, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

US President Donald Trump delivers a special address during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 21, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)

Donald Trump fact check: All the claims he made during his Davos speech

World January 21, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

Cyane Panine, 24, waitress Pic widely used in French media, not sure of orginal source https://x.com/LAMUSIQUESTAR/status/2007923457892483202/photo/1

Parents of waitress who started Swiss bar fire claim exit 'locked to stop gatecrashers'

World January 14, 2026 By Molly Lee

Owners of Le Constellation bar Jacques Moretti (L) and Jessica Moretti arrive for a hearing at the Office of the public prosecutor of the Canton of Valais, in Sion, on January 9, 2026. The French couple, facing charges of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence, have been called in for questioning after 40 people, most of them teenagers, were killed, while 116 were injured in a fire that ripped through a bar in the luxury Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images)

Swiss bar owner told waitress to 'get atmosphere going' before inferno killed 40

World January 12, 2026 By Molly Lee

High quality photographs show the very first moments of the Swiss Constellation Bar fire in Crans-Montana, where dozens died on New Year's Eve.

Swiss bar where 40 people died in fire 'had not been inspected for five years'

World January 6, 2026 By Brooke Davies

(Left) Benjamin Johnson in a photo and (Right) a grab of the fire.

Boxer, 18, died trying to save friend from Constellation bar fire

World January 5, 2026 By Luke Alsford

Charlotte Niddam, Brit-educated schoolgirl, 15, missing along with father after Swiss nightclub fire taken from her TikTok WITHOUT PERMISSION https://www.tiktok.com/@charlotteniddam?_r=1&_t=ZN-92jbeuw3z8g supplied by Andrew Jehring

Schoolgirl, 15, named as one of 40 killed in ski club inferno

World January 5, 2026 By Barney Davis

Manager of Swiss bar where 40 died in sparkler inferno 'known for pimping and kidnap'

World January 4, 2026 By Barney Davis

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The Masked Singer star removed from episode after Switzerland tragedy

TV January 4, 2026 By Emily Bashforth

Mathias Reynard, State Councillor and president of the Council of State of the Canton of Valais and Head of the Swiss Federal Department of Justice and Police FDJP Beat Jans pay their respects, after a deadly fire and explosion at "Le Constellation" bar during a New Year's Eve party, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana, in southwestern Switzerland, January 3, 2026. REUTERS/Lisa Leutner

Owners of ski bar where 40 died in fire on New Year's Eve face homicide charges

World January 3, 2026 By Sam Corbishley

High quality photographs show the very first moments of the Swiss Constellation Bar fire in Crans-Montana, where dozens died on New Year's Eve.

Bars pledge to ban champagne sparklers after deadly Swiss club fire

World January 3, 2026 By Brooke Davies

Three teenagers identified as first victims of Swiss nightclub fire which killed 40

World January 3, 2026 By Brooke Davies

A man rescued 10 young people from the blaze engulfing a Swiss ski resort bar after forcing open an emergency door. Paolo Campolo, a Swiss-Italian financial analyst, raced from his home in Crans-Montana to the Le Constellation bar after his teenage daughter called him to say her boyfriend and friends were trapped inside. taken from https://www.ilmessaggero.it

Hero banker pulled teenagers out of Swiss club fire ‘with his bare hands’

World January 3, 2026 By Brooke Davies

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Maria Grazia Picciarella/Shutterstock (16221092d) Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first public Mass of 2026 on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Pope Leo XIV celebrates a Mass on the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, Vatican City, Vatican - 01 Jan 2026

Pope Leo says his 'compassion and solidarity' is with victims of Swiss nightclub fire

World January 2, 2026 By Sam Corbishley

Faces of the missing at the Constellation Bar explosion Romain Kallergis

Swiss club fire: 'My sister was on her first night out - we've called every hospital'

World January 3, 2026 By Brooke Davies

FC Metz is deeply saddened to announce that Tahirys Dos Santos, a youth player for the club originally from Mont-Saint-Martin, was injured in the fire that occurred in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Eve. Severely burned, the 19-year-old was airlifted to Germany, where he is currently receiving treatment. Deeply affected by this news, the club's management, players, coaches, and staff are in shock and extend their heartfelt condolences to Tahirys during this difficult time as he battles his illness. The club also wishes to offer its full support to his family and is working with medical authorities to arrange for Tahirys' transfer to Mercy Hospital, near his home. Updates on Tahirys' condition will be provided should there be any significant changes. In the meantime, FC Metz asks everyone to respect the privacy of Tahirys and his family.

Footballer 'severely injured' in deadly Swiss nightclub fire

World January 2, 2026 By Gergana Krasteva