A fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in the early hours of New Year’s Day killed dozens of people and injured about 100, according to authorities. Here’s a look at some other nightclubs, bars and music venues that have resulted in large numbers of deaths: March 2025: A fire and resulting stampede at…
BBC Millie Bobby Brown has starred in Stranger Things since its launch in 2016 Fans have meticulously dissected scenes and delved into previous seasons, attempting to piece together the potential ending of The Upside Down. At 01:00 GMT, viewers flocked to watch the final episode, concluding the 10-year run of the sci-fi horror series. Some…
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…
