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Crans Montana

Fire at Swiss ski resort bar likely caused by sparklers on champagne bottles, authorities say

In an update this afternoon, Swiss police confirmed 40 people were killed in the fire with a further 119 injured.

Cold Snap

Cold weather warnings issued as temperatures set to drop further over weekend

The Morning Lead

Dublin footpaths cost €18m in injury payouts - more than most councils spend on all claims

Housing Crisis

Number of people in emergency accommodation reached new record level in November

Inside the West Bank

'The settlers had an outpost near the school. They would walk and drive through, armed.'

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Crans Montana

Fire at Swiss ski resort bar likely caused by sparklers on champagne bottles, authorities say

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Inside the West Bank

'The settlers had an outpost near the school. They would walk and drive through, armed.'

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The Morning Lead

Dublin footpaths cost €18m in injury payouts - more than most councils spend on all claims

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