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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.

'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.

Man, 67, dies after being pulled from sea as search continues
Emergency services and HM Coastguard are at the scene in the East Yorkshire resort.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Call for circumcision safeguards after baby death
A coroner calls for regulation of male circumcisions after six-month-old Mohamed Abdisamad died.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been under way since 2022 - with surprising results.

Yemen clashes bring Saudi- and UAE-backed forces into confrontation
The powerful Gulf allies back rival sides in an escalating conflict which threatens to divide Yemen.

Your photos as snow covers parts of the UK
Overnight snowfall left a covering of snow and ice in some areas

I swapped my personal trainer for AI - and it's working
Could AI be changing the fitness industry by offering a cheaper alternative to personal trainers?

From Doctor Who to X-Men - archive pictures show stars before they were famous
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has unearthed images of Scotland's most famous acting talent in their student days.

I broke my neck filming Harry Potter but I don't regret being a stunt double
Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes describes living in a wheelchair and his hopes for the future.

'We need to protect players' - how can tennis avoid breaking point?
With the 2026 tennis season kicking off, BBC Sport analyses why many top players are complaining about burnout and what could be done to prevent it.

Politicians have given away too much power to deliver pledges, says PM's ex-aide
Paul Ovenden, who left Downing Street in September, says the British state has been "emasculating itself".

Double record-breaking year for UK as 2025 confirmed as warmest and sunniest on record
Simon King looks back at the extreme weather the UK had during 2025 as the Met Office confirms it as the warmest and sunniest on record

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.

Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in US
Colorado officials said that it would be the first time in more than 25 years that a mountain lion killed a person in the state, if confirmed.

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.

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.

Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential office after corruption row
Kyrylo Budanov has led the Hur military intelligence, which has claimed a number of highly-effective strikes against Russia.

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The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
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The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

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