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Likely cause of Swiss resort fire identified - as teen educated in UK named among missing

Sparklers on champagne bottles have been identified by officials as the likely cause of a deadly fire at a Swiss ski resort, as pictures of teenagers still unaccounted for began to emerge.

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SKY NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 15:55:00 +0000

Iran threatens Trump after 'locked and loaded' warning

Donald Trump has been threatened with a "swift, decisive and comprehensive" response by Iran if the US intervenes following growing unrest in the country, with at least 10 people killed and dozens of arrests, according to reports.

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SKY NEWSSat, 03 Jan 2026 00:43:00 +0000

Recruitment drive launched for new magistrates

The government is launching a drive to recruit thousands of new volunteers to serve as magistrates in England and Wales, as it seeks to get a grip of the courts backlog.

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SKY NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Two dead after being pulled from sea as search continues

Two people have died amid a major search and rescue operation for people who got into difficulty in the sea off the Yorkshire coast.

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SKY NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 18:32:00 +0000

The most anticipated films coming to cinemas in 2026

It has once again been a rollercoaster year for Hollywood.

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SKY NEWSWed, 31 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Snow warnings upgraded

A bitter cold snap is sweeping across the UK and is expected grip the country over the weekend, with some places already seeing roughly 10cm of snow.

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SKY NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 12:13:00 +0000

Why the land of vodka is turning to wine

You've probably never had a glass of Russian sparkling wine before. Perhaps you never even knew such a thing existed. If that's the case, Mikhail Nikolaev believes you're missing out.

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SKY NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 13:08:00 +0000

Brad Pitt-backed film about Hind Rajab's death set for UK release

A film based on the death of a five-year-old girl during Israel's war in Gaza is set to hit UK cinemas this month.

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SKY NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 14:37:00 +0000

'The State of South Arabia': Yemen separatists announce plan for independence

Yemen's southern separatist movement has announced a constitution and aims to hold a referendum on independence from the north.

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SKY NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 22:54:00 +0000

US 'locked and loaded' Trump warns Iran as protests escalate

US President Donald Trump has threatened to intervene in Iran's cost-of-living protests, provoking a warning that he could destabilise the entire region.

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SKY NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 10:37:00 +0000

Snow warnings upgraded

A bitter cold snap is sweeping across the UK and is expected grip the country over the weekend, with some places already seeing roughly 10cm of snow.

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SKY NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 12:13:00 +0000

Recruitment drive launched for new magistrates

The government is launching a drive to recruit thousands of new volunteers to serve as magistrates in England and Wales, as it seeks to get a grip of the courts backlog.

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SKY NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Hundreds of jobs to be lost in TGI Fridays insolvency plan

Hundreds of British hospitality workers face losing their jobs in the coming days as the owner of TGI Fridays finalises plans to buy back a slimmed-down version of one of Britain's best-known casual dining chains.

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SKY NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 18:49:00 +0000

Brad Pitt-backed film about Hind Rajab's death set for UK release

A film based on the death of a five-year-old girl during Israel's war in Gaza is set to hit UK cinemas this month.

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SKY NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 14:37:00 +0000

Farage giving 'serious thought' to scrapping OBR if Reform wins next general election

Nigel Farage has said he is giving "serious thought" to scrapping the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) if his party wins the next general election and he becomes prime minister.

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SKY NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 21:10:00 +0000

Two dead after being pulled from sea as search continues

Two people have died amid a major search and rescue operation for people who got into difficulty in the sea off the Yorkshire coast.

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SKY NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 18:32:00 +0000

Man dies after New Year's Day swim at Brighton beach

A man has died after getting into difficulty at Brighton beach on New Year's Day.

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SKY NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 13:40:00 +0000

Anthony Joshua's driver charged over deadly Nigeria crash

The man behind the wheel of a car that crashed into a lorry in Nigeria, killing two passengers and injuring Anthony Joshua has been charged.

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SKY NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 16:31:00 +0000

Addicted to porn by age 12: 'I'm not getting my childhood back'

Children aged five and under are being exposed to pornography online, leading to addiction, Sky News has learned.

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SKY NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 23:05:00 +0000

Starmer accused of diverting NHS 'billions' to appease Trump

Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of diverting £3 billion of NHS funding a year to appease Donald Trump.

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SKY NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 13:31:00 +0000

BBC News

'Living a nightmare': Families of teens missing after ski resort fire desperate for news

Families are appealing for information about children as young as 15 who are thought to have been at the bar.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 18:20:47 GMT

Sparklers on champagne bottles likely cause of deadly Swiss bar fire

The investigation into the fire that killed 40 people will consider whether criminal prosecutions are necessary, officials said.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 20:22:13 GMT

Two bodies pulled from sea as search continues

Emergency services and HM Coastguard are at the scene in the East Yorkshire resort.

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BBC NEWSSat, 03 Jan 2026 00:10:42 GMT

Weather warnings extended as snow and ice blanket parts of UK

Weather warnings are in place for various parts of the UK until Monday, with the heaviest snowfall expected to hit Scotland.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 21:42:46 GMT

Anthony Joshua's driver charged over Nigeria crash that killed two

The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members on Monday.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 17:01:00 GMT

Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters

The US president says "we will come to their rescue" after days of demonstrations and clashes.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 17:22:17 GMT

Officer committed misconduct over mushroom foraging report

Former PC Christopher Vickers was found to have committed gross misconduct over how he issued and recorded a community resolution report.

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BBC NEWSSat, 03 Jan 2026 03:26:22 GMT

Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes

The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 17:12:25 GMT

FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time

A rally on the first trading day of the new year has taken London's main share index through the milestone.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 17:34:43 GMT

Two people killed in magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Mexico

The powerful earthquake shook southern and central Mexico on Friday, also leaving several people injured.

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BBC NEWSSat, 03 Jan 2026 00:44:57 GMT

Karting champion, 16, aims for F1 top spot

Sheffield's Maisy Creed sets her sights on the F1 Academy after being crowned a karting champion.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 14:53:32 GMT

What images and videos tell us about why Swiss bar fire spread so quickly

How the blaze took hold with such ferocity, killing at least 40 people and leaving many more critically injured, is now a key focus for officials.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 20:28:25 GMT

Young Italian golfer feared dead and many injured 'are fighting to live' - what we know so far

Authorities say 40 people died in the blaze in the resort of Crans-Montana.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 22:38:12 GMT

Watch: Footage shows partygoer trying to put out flames

The video shows a man trying to extinguish the flames while music can be heard playing in the background and some people film the fire on their phones.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 11:45:21 GMT

Wellbeing 2026: Recovery, JOMO and brain boosting supplements

Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow, what will be its focus in 2026?

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BBC NEWSSat, 03 Jan 2026 01:19:15 GMT

The Papers: 'Families cling to hope' after Swiss resort fire and 'Trump warns Iran'

Families' search for loved ones in the aftermath of the Swiss ski resort fire dominates Saturday's papers.

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BBC NEWSSat, 03 Jan 2026 00:47:10 GMT

Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani

Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory?

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BBC NEWSSat, 03 Jan 2026 00:46:58 GMT

Corrie and Emmerdale collide for first time in explosive crossover episode

Characters from Coronation Street and Emmerdale come face-to-face for the first time in Corriedale.

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BBC NEWSSat, 03 Jan 2026 00:34:25 GMT

Jessie Buckley 'overwhelmed' to be starring in Oscar-tipped Hamnet

"She was what I understand a woman to be", says Buckley on playing Shakespeare's wife and the mother of their son Hamnet.

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BBC NEWSSat, 03 Jan 2026 00:02:40 GMT

How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse

Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 22:20:53 GMT

Your photos as snow covers parts of the UK

Overnight snowfall left a covering of snow and ice in some areas

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 11:24:19 GMT

Heating tips to keep your home warm when budgets are squeezed

As temperatures fall across much of the UK, how should you heat your home and keep yourself safe?

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 10:23:28 GMT

Call for circumcision safeguards after baby death

A coroner calls for regulation of male circumcisions after six-month-old Mohamed Abdisamad died.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 12:53:04 GMT

Record year for wind and solar power - but is it enough to stay on track for 2030 targets?

Wind, solar and other renewables hit a new high last year but the government is still some way off its clean power target.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 11:48:51 GMT

I lecture nursing students about my dementia - I want to show it can happen to anyone

When Joan Lyon was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2023 she set out to share her experience while she still could.

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BBC NEWSSat, 03 Jan 2026 01:28:52 GMT

MP abused by trolls loses 10 stone after taking Mounjaro

MP Carolyn Harris has lost nearly 10 stone on Mounjaro, but warns others wanting to slim down.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 16:08:50 GMT

Legendary horse trainer Ian Balding, father of broadcaster Clare, dies aged 87

Ian Balding, the legendary trainer of the 1971 Derby winner Mill Reef, dies at the age of 87.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 12:58:34 GMT

China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top EV seller

It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 15:03:38 GMT

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BBC NEWSWed, 30 Apr 2025 14:04:28 GMT

The Newscast Review of the Year 2025

The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

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BBC NEWSWed, 24 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Were our 2025 predictions right?

The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

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BBC NEWSWed, 24 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of London

Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.

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BBC NEWSThu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Littler to face Van Veen in PDC Worlds final

Luke Littler and Gian van Veen win their respective PDC World Championship semi-finals and will meet in Saturday's final.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 23:30:33 GMT

Joshua's driver charged over Nigeria crash that killed two

The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members on Monday.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 17:01:00 GMT

Bradley didn't take chance to curb 'horrific' Ryder Cup abuse - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says that US captain Keegan Bradley "didn't" help to rein in unacceptable and abusive behaviour at last year's Ryder Cup.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 19:45:32 GMT

Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 18:32:56 GMT

'Nancy leaps to his own defence as he feels Old Firm heat'

Just over four weeks on from his appointment as Celtic manager, Wilfried Nancy's passionate defence of his reign shows the pressure he is facing before Saturday's Old Firm derby against Rangers.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 22:00:17 GMT

'Good idea' or taking 'massive chance' - is Rosenior ready for Chelsea?

Liam Rosenior is the leading candidate to become the Chelsea manager. BBC Sport looks at the reasons why.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 14:13:51 GMT

'We're the right people' - Stokes wants to continue alongside McCullum

Captain Ben Stokes says he cannot imagine “someone else” replacing head coach Brendon McCullum, despite England’s Ashes series defeat in Australia.

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BBC NEWSFri, 02 Jan 2026 12:00:08 GMT