
Live Updates: Dozens Confirmed Dead in Fire at New Year’s Party in Swiss Alps
The local police said that their preliminary toll was about 40 dead, with roughly 115 injured, in the early morning blaze at a bar at the Crans-Montana ski resort.Published on : Thu Jan 01 2026

Guinea’s Coup Leader Wins Election After Barring Leading Opponents
Col. Mamady Doumbouya, who seized power more than four years ago, took over 80 percent of the vote, according to a government-controlled agency that he set up.By Saikou Jammeh
Published on : Thu Jan 01 2026
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Another New Year at War: Ukraine’s Troops Doubt It Will Be the Last
After a year of Russian advances, the goal for 2026 is simply to survive, said one officer in eastern Ukraine. “It’s hard to make any plans,” he said.By Cassandra Vinograd and Oleksandr Chubko
Published on : Thu Jan 01 2026
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Chernihiv (Ukraine)Dnipro (Ukraine)Donbas (Ukraine)Donetsk (Ukraine)Kyiv (Ukraine)Moscow (Russia)Trump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

A Monumental Church in Amsterdam Is Ravaged by Flames on New Year’s Day
Local residents were evacuated after a fire broke out at the Vondelkerk shortly after midnight. The cause of the blaze has not yet been confirmed.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Thu Jan 01 2026
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Amsterdam (Netherlands)

How Russia’s War Machine Brutalizes and Exploits Its Own Soldiers
Confidential complaints filed by troops and their families reveal patterns of wrongdoing in the ranks that are hidden from the Russian public.By Paul Sonne, Anton Troianovski, Milana Mazaeva, Nataliya Vasilyeva and Alina Lobzina
Published on : Wed Dec 31 2025
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How Two Powerful U.S. Allies Came to Blows in Yemen
Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates burst into the open this week with an unusually direct confrontation that has global implications.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Thu Jan 01 2026
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The Separation: Inside the Unraveling U.S.-Ukraine Partnership
As President Trump sought a peace deal and Vladimir V. Putin sought victory, factions in the White House and Pentagon bled the Ukrainian war effort.By Adam Entous
Published on : Tue Dec 30 2025
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Slow Pace of Flood Recovery Stirs Anger in Far-Flung Corner of Indonesia
Protests have erupted in Aceh Province on the northern tip of Sumatra island, where anger and frustration are mounting over what many see as inadequate relief efforts by a distracted government.By Muktita Suhartono and Ulet Ifansasti
Published on : Wed Dec 31 2025
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How Thousands of Secret Russian Documents Were Exposed
Russian journalists learned that a government office inadvertently made thousands of sensitive complaints viewable online, including accounts of abuse and coercion in the military.By Anton Troianovski and Paul Sonne
Published on : Wed Dec 31 2025
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Most of Iran Shuts Down as Government Grapples With Protests and Economy
Amid mounting street protests, businesses, universities and government offices stayed closed Wednesday under government orders, in 21 of 31 provinces, including Tehran.By Ephrat Livni and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Wed Dec 31 2025
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Brigitte Bardot’s Legacy of Racist Rhetoric
The actress, who died this week at 91, was an icon of 1960s cinema. She was also a hero to the French far right.By Adam Nossiter
Published on : Wed Dec 31 2025
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FranceBardot, Brigitte

Macron Backs Social Media Restrictions for Children
French lawmakers are expected next month to discuss a ban on social media for children. In his New Year’s Eve address, the French president restated his support for restricting their access.By Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Wed Dec 31 2025
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Venezuela Detains Americans Amid Growing U.S. Pressure
The number of American citizens held in Venezuela has grown since the start of the U.S. military and economic campaign against President Nicolás Maduro.By Anatoly Kurmanaev, Annie Correal and Edward Wong
Published on : Wed Dec 31 2025
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Thieves Make Off With Millions in German Bank Heist
The robbers stole valuables with an insured value of at least $36 million from a bank in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Wed Dec 31 2025
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Germany

Crans-Montana Bar Fire Victims Transported Across Switzerland for Treatment
Patients were taken by helicopter and jet to bigger, specialized hospitals in Geneva, Zurich and Lausanne.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Thu Jan 01 2026
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Crans-Montana is a Historic Swiss Ski Resort Popular with International Tourists
Known for its gourmet food, luxury stores, and for hosting major sporting events, the high-end resort was acquired by Vail Resorts in 2024.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Thu Jan 01 2026
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By Christopher F. Schuetze and John Yoon
Published on : Thu Jan 01 2026
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Suicide Bomber in Syria Kills Security Officer in New Year’s Eve Attack
The attacker likely had links to the Islamic State and was possibly targeting a Christian church in the center of Aleppo, according to a government spokesman.By Ephrat Livni and Hussam Hammoud
Published on : Thu Jan 01 2026
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Sabotage Suspected in Cutting of Undersea Cable, Finnish Police Say
The authorities seized the Fitburg, a cargo ship that was en route from Russia to Israel when it sliced the cable in the Gulf of Finland.By Neil Vigdor and Johanna Lemola
Published on : Wed Dec 31 2025
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In New Year’s Message to War-Weary Russia, Putin Says Little About War
The Kremlin leader kept his speech short, spoke only briefly about the fighting in Ukraine, and did not mention U.S.-mediated talks on ending the war.By Ivan Nechepurenko and Paul Sonne
Published on : Wed Dec 31 2025
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Moscow (Russia)Putin, Vladimir V

In Ukraine, a New Arsenal of Killer A.I. Drones Is Being Born
As the war grinds on, sophisticated Russian defenses have pushed Ukraine to develop a frightening new weapon: semiautonomous killing machines.By C.J. Chivers
Published on : Wed Dec 31 2025
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Ahead of New Year, Sydney Holds Vigil for Bondi Beach Attack Victims
Thousands gathered around the harbor to lift candles and phone lights during a minute of silence in solidarity with the Jewish community that was targeted in the attack.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Wed Dec 31 2025
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Mali and Burkina Faso Impose Travel Bans on Americans
The West African countries said they made the decisions in retaliation against the Trump administration.By Saikou Jammeh
Published on : Wed Dec 31 2025
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New Year’s 2026: Celebrations Around the World
See how people across the globe celebrated.By The New York Times
Published on : Wed Dec 31 2025
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Auckland (New Zealand)Bali (Indonesia)Bondi Beach (Sydney, Australia)Busan (South Korea)CroatiaIndonesiaRed Square (Moscow)Sao Paulo (Brazil)Vatican CityDubai (United Arab Emirates)Times Square and 42nd Street (Manhattan, NY)

Relationship Between U.S. and Germany Is ‘Changing,’ German Leader Says
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany, making his New Year’s Eve address, said the change would force Europe to do more to defend itself.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Wed Dec 31 2025
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Bangladeshis Pay Last Respects to Former Leader in Tense Capital
Huge crowds turned out to say goodbye to Khaleda Zia, the country’s first female prime minister, amid a huge army presence following recent political violence.By Saif Hasnat and Anupreeta Das
Published on : Wed Dec 31 2025
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He Is Being Sued in the U.S. for Human Rights Abuses. He Could be Deported First.
Rafael Quero Silva faces a lawsuit brought by five people who say he oversaw their abuse and mistreatment as a military officer in Venezuela. But he could be deported before the case is heard.By Frances Robles
Published on : Wed Dec 31 2025
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Phone Searches at the Border Are Up. How to Protect Your Privacy.
Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.By Gabe Castro-Root
Published on : Wed Dec 31 2025
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United StatesAmerican Civil Liberties UnionCenter for DemocracyCenter for Democracy and TechnologyCustoms and Border Protection (US)Electronic Privacy Information CenterEqual Justice WorksTransportation Security AdministrationTrump, Donald J

Thailand Releases 18 Cambodian P.O.W.s
The repatriation of the Cambodian soldiers captured in July comes on the heels of a 72-hour cease-fire that could end months of border skirmishes.By Max Kim
Published on : Wed Dec 31 2025
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6 Takeaways on the Unwinding U.S.-Ukraine Alliance
A Times investigation reveals the inside story of the Trump administration’s chaotic push for a peace deal and its erratic role in the war.By Adam Entous
Published on : Tue Dec 30 2025
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Overlooked Stories
We look at some of our best stories of 2025 that you might have missed in the year’s avalanche of news.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Dec 30 2025
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Gaza Aid Groups Face Suspensions Under New Israeli Rules
The organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, have resisted providing Israel with detailed information about their workers.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Dec 30 2025
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The C.I.A. Strike on Venezuela: What to Know
The drone attack, said to be on a dock where drugs were being prepared for loading on boats, represented a further escalation of the Trump administration’s campaign against Nicolás Maduro.By Tyler Pager
Published on : Tue Dec 30 2025
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Protests Over Sinking Economy in Iran Spread to Universities
Iranian leaders face pressure over a currency collapse and threats of possible military strikes from Israel and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear activities.By Ben Hubbard, Sanam Mahoozi and Leily Nikounazar
Published on : Tue Dec 30 2025
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IranIsraelPezeshkian, Masoud

Crew Paints Russian Flag on Tanker Pursued by the U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. military tried to intercept the Bella 1 last week in the Caribbean Sea as it headed to Venezuela to pick up oil.By Eric Schmitt, Nicholas Nehamas and Tyler Pager
Published on : Tue Dec 30 2025
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VenezuelaCaribbean AreaUnited States Coast GuardTrump, Donald J