Dozens Feared Dead after Fire Sweeps Through Swiss Ski Resort Bar; US Rings in New Year as World Welcomes 2026

Police say dozens are feared dead, and about 100 others injured after a fire in Switzerland. The blaze broke out in the early hours of New Year’s Day at the Le Constellation bar in the upscale Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana, in the Canton of Valais. Helicopters and ambulances rushed to the scene to assist victims, including some from different countries. The cause of the blaze remains unclear, but authorities say it appears to be an accident rather than an attack.

Thousands of revelers in Times Square welcomed 2026 with fireworks and the annual Times Square Ball Drop. Party-goers were also treated to a surprise as the Times Square Ball was relit in red, white, and blue before rising to mark the start of the United States' 250th year.