The fire that tore through a bar in Crans-Montana was likely started by sparklers in Champagne bottles coming too close to the ceiling, authorities have said. Follow DW for more....
The crash occurred around 11 a.m. local time Friday and involved an MD 369FF helicopter, according to the Federal Aviation Administration....
The remaining 16 victims of a tragic New Year’s Eve blaze at a Swiss ski resort bar were identified on Sunday. A representative of Valais police confirmed that investigations are ongoing to determine ...
Italian foreign minister to travel to ski resort where dozens of young people died during new year festivities at bar...
The recovery effort for the three deceased hikers is underway, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said on Tuesday....
Local authorities in Crans-Montana admitted failing to conduct fire and safety inspections at Le Constellation bar, where a fire killed 40 and injured 116 during New Year celebrations....
Authorities have warned of heavy rainfall, especially in Los Angeles, and issued evacuation warnings....
Twenty-six migrants reached shore and alerted authorities to others at sea. Search operations continue as Mediterranean crossings remain deadly....
Attack marks second consecutive night Russia targeted southern Ukrainian port city, damaging facilities and causing fires, authorities said on Friday....
Authorities were able gradually to reconnect many to the network but several days of work were required to repair the damage....
Ukrainian authorities said overnight Russian strikes targeted energy infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia as temperatures hover below freezing. Follow DW for more...
Authorities have launched an investigation into the managers of the Crans-Montana bar after 40 people died at a New Year's Eve party....
📋 Key Facts ✓ A major incident has been declared over a canal landslip in Whitchurch. ✓ Multi-agency response is underway at the scene....
Around 100 flights were cancelled at Paris's Charles de Gaulle airport on January 7 and a further 40 were cancelled at Orly airport because of snowfall and fierce cold. All public bus services in the ...
A car sits buried in mud after flooding Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, in Wrightwood, Calif. Wally Skalij/AP Photo An atmospheric storm caused heavy rain across Southern California over Christmas. The Nati...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Vince Zampella died at age 55 in a single-car crash on Angeles Crest Highway in Altadena. ✓ The crash occurred around 12:...