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Russians won't represent their country at Winter Olympics even if Ukraine war ends, IOC chief says
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Norway zips ahead in EV race as car sales hit 96% electric
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German exporters face prolonged slump in key U.S., China markets
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Soccer-Premier League rings in New Year with goal drought as Man City lose ground in title race
Swiss resort fire likely started by sparkler candles, many of the injured fighting for their lives
Date: January 1, 2026
By Dave Graham and Emma Farge CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Investigators on Friday set about the painful task of identifying the burned bodies of a blaze that engulfed a crowded bar...
New Year party at Swiss ski resort turned into a disaster zone
Date: January 1, 2026
By Denis Balibouse CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland, Jan 1 (Reuters) - As he approached Le Constellation bar to celebrate the New Year in a snowy Swiss ski resort bright with Christmas lights, Dominic...
World reacts to fatal fire at Swiss ski resort bar
Date: January 1, 2026
Jan 1 (Reuters) - World leaders reacted to a fatal fire that tore through a crowded bar during a New Year's Eve party in the upscale Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana. Here are some of their comments:...
Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, NY Times reports
Date: January 1, 2026
Jan 1 (Reuters) - Russia has asked the U.S. to stop its pursuit of an oil tanker that was heading to Venezuela and is now fleeing the U.S. Coast Guard in the Atlantic Ocean, the New York Times...
Fireworks accidents kill two in the Netherlands; fire destroys historic Amsterdam church
Date: January 1, 2026
THE HAGUE, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Two people died in the Netherlands in fireworks accidents and there were scattered instances of violence as the country celebrated the New Year, and in a separate incident...
Russia and Ukraine trade allegations of civilian attacks on New Year's day
Date: January 1, 2026
KYIV, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine accused each other of targeting civilians over the New Year, with Moscow reporting a deadly strike on a hotel in territory it occupies in southern Ukraine...