Watch a BBC report from the scene of a Swiss resort bar fire. Southern Switzerland has killed several dozen people A fire at a ski resort in southern Switzerland has killed several dozen people and injured more than 100, authorities have said. Police said several nationalities were likely involved in the New Year’s Day blaze,…
Britain in the 18th century, Since being handed over to Britain in the 18th century, Brits have been flocking to Gibraltar to enjoy its southern Mediterranean climate, low taxes, cheap drinks and practically zero crime and illegal immigration. The British Overseas Territory (BOT) on the southern coast of Spain is renowned for its British-style pubs…
BBC Here are some of the well-known faces no longer with us: the first non-European Pope in more than 1,000 years, the Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, a soul legend, and one of the world’s most famous designers. Among those we remember are Hollywood stars Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Gene…
Bulgaria – the poorest country in the European Union – has become the 21st member of the eurozone, leapfrogging more obvious and prosperous candidates like Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary. For mostly urban, young and entrepreneurial Bulgarians, it’s an optimistic and potentially lucrative leap – the final move in a game that has brought…
The Indian rupee is set to face sharp and persistent volatility through 2026 as capital outflows, Tariff-related trade disruptions and weak foreign investment flows continue to outweigh the country’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals, analysts and official data indicate, PTI reported. Despite steady growth and moderate inflation at home, the currency is unlikely to find a durable…
AFP via Getty Images A convoy carrying the mortal remains of Khaleda Zia passed through Dhaka, in which thousands of people gathered Thousands of people from across Bangladesh reached the capital, Dhaka, on Wednesday to pay their last respects to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Zia, the country’s first woman prime minister, died on…
दुनिया भर में 2026 का आगमन शुरू हो गया है। नए साल का जश्न मनाने के लिए दुनिया भर में भीड़ उमड़ पड़ी है, अक्सर भीड़ भी बढ़ जाती है सुरक्षा उपाय. कुछ समुदायों में, पारंपरिक उत्सवों पर शोक छाया रहा। हांगकांग ने हाल ही में एक बहुमंजिला अपार्टमेंट में आग लगने से मारे गए…
