Switzerland

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Sports

Lindsey Vonn airlifted after Switzerland crash, injures left knee before Olympics

Lindsey Vonn, 41, crashed in a downhill World Cup event in Switzerland on Jan. 30, 2026, and was airlifted by helicopter a week before the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin. "I crashed today in the Downhill race in Switzerland and injured my left knee," Vonn said in

Tech

Proton Mail named top email encryption pick in ZDNet's 2026 roundup

ZDNet's reviewer tested leading email encryption solutions and selected Proton Mail as the top pick for 2026, citing end-to-end encryption and usability for high-stakes business communications. The reviewer highlighted Proton Mail's AES-256 equivalent symmetric encryption combined with RSA asymmetric cryptography, a zero-access architecture, PGP compatibility and

Politics

Trump Says He Raised Swiss Tariffs After Phone Call With Swiss President

President Trump said on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos that he raised U.S. tariffs on Switzerland last year after a phone call with then-Swiss president Karin Keller-Sutter that, he said, "rubbed me the wrong way." Mr. Trump said he had initially set the tariff

World

Macron Wore Sunglasses in Davos Because of an Eye Condition

President Emmanuel Macron wore blue-tinted aviator-style sunglasses while addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The glasses were prompted by a medical issue, not fashion, the Times reported. Mr. Macron did not acknowledge the choice during his 18-minute speech. The sunglasses first appeared last Thursday when he sported an

Crypto

H100 enters non-binding deal to acquire Swiss Bitcoin treasury Future Holdings

Future Holdings AG, a Switzerland-based Bitcoin treasury company backed by Adam Back, has entered a non-binding letter of intent with Sweden-listed H100 Group covering a potential acquisition of 100% of its shares. Future’s chairman Richard Byworth said in a joint statement that “combining Future with H100 creates a public-market

World

Crans-Montana mourns as more victims are identified after deadly New Year fire

Crans-Montana, the Swiss ski resort where a New Year’s Day blaze killed at least 40 people, was in mourning as authorities and families continued to identify victims and the town held commemorations. Police said 24 victims had been identified so far and that 119 people were injured, many seriously.

Switzerland

Swiss Authorities Probe Safety Failures After Deadly Fire at Crans-Montana Bar

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Swiss prosecutors are intensifying their investigation into the safety measures of a popular nightlife venue after a devastating fire broke out during a New Year’s Eve celebration, killing at least 40 people and leaving the nation in shock. The tragedy occurred at the Le Constellation bar, located

Switzerland

Teen describes 'terrible' scenes after Crans-Montana bar fire

Grief, anger and uncertainty are growing in Crans-Montana after a fire at the Le Constellation bar on New Year's Eve. Italian teenager Lupo Guagliumi said he left the basement bar just before the blaze because some friends wanted to go to another party, and returned to find a

Switzerland

Witnesses describe people walking over others as packed Swiss bar burned

Witnesses at a New Year’s fire in a crowded bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans‑Montana described chaotic scenes as people tried to escape, saying patrons were walking over others and many were on the floor. Samuel Rapp, who was nearby when the blaze broke out at

World

Families search for missing after Swiss resort blaze as world headlines focus on Iran and EV market shake-up

Newspapers lead with families searching for loved ones after a fire at Le Constellation bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort on Thursday, which has left several people missing. Among those reported missing is Charlotte Niddam, thought to be 15, a French-born teenager who attended Immanuel College and the Free School

Switzerland

Sparklers on Champagne Bottles Likely Triggered Deadly Swiss Bar Fire

Swiss investigators said sparklers attached to champagne bottles were the likely cause of a New Year’s fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans‑Montana, where 40 people died and dozens were badly burned. The blaze started in the bar’s basement, officials said, and most of the victims—many

World

Witnesses describe chaos as fire kills about 40 at Crans‑Montana bar

A fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans‑Montana in the early hours of New Year’s Day, leaving about 40 people dead and 115 injured, police said. Authorities have not confirmed an exact toll; the Italian foreign ministry said Swiss officials had

World

Deadly New Year blaze at Swiss ski resort kills about 40, injures 115

About 40 people were killed and 115 injured in a fire at a New Year's Eve party in the Constellation Bar at the Crans-Montana ski resort. The blaze broke out at roughly 1.30am local time and is thought to have trapped many partygoers in the basement; emergency

World

Families desperate for news after deadly Crans-Montana bar fire

Families of teenagers who were at a bar fire in the Swiss ski resort Crans-Montana have been making urgent appeals online as they wait for news about loved ones. Swiss officials said the blaze was likely caused by sparklers placed on champagne bottles that came "too close to the

World

Witnesses describe chaos as packed Swiss bar fire leaves dozens dead and many injured

Witnesses say patrons were trampling one another while trying to flee a blaze that tore through Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Police have confirmed about 40 people were killed and 115 others injured, the majority suffering

World

Around 40 killed and 115 injured in New Year’s Eve bar blaze at Swiss ski resort

This article contains details some readers may find distressing. About 40 people were killed and 115 injured when a fire tore through the Constellation Bar during a New Year's Eve party at the upmarket Crans‑Montana ski resort. The blaze broke out at roughly 1.30am local time

World

Sparklers on champagne bottles blamed for deadly Swiss ski‑resort bar fire

Sparklers attached to champagne bottles are the likely cause of the deadly blaze that swept through the Constellation bar in Crans‑Montana in the early hours of New Year's Day, Valais attorney general Beatrice Pilloud said. At least 40 people were killed and 119 injured in the fire.

World

Sparklers and flammable ceiling material blamed for rapid spread of deadly Swiss ski-resort bar fire

A fire tore through Le Constellation bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort in the early hours while guests were celebrating the start of 2026, killing at least 40 people and injuring 119, officials said. The blaze began at roughly 1.30am local time and police arrived within minutes. Witnesses described

World

Sparklers on champagne bottles blamed for deadly Swiss ski‑bar blaze as teens named among missing

Swiss prosecutors say sparkler candles placed on top of champagne bottles are the likely cause of the devastating fire that tore through the Constellation bar in Crans‑Montana in the early hours of New Year’s Day. At least 40 people were killed and a further 119 injured. Severe burns

Health

Teenager Forces Door to Free Patrons During Swiss Bar Blaze

Nestor Fischer, 17, said he helped create an escape route after a fire broke out at the Le Constellation bar and lounge in Lausanne on New Year’s Day. Having left the bar before midnight, Mr. Fischer returned about 90 minutes later to find smoke and people screaming. He described

World

Witnesses describe chaotic escape as dozens killed in Crans-Montana bar fire

About 40 people have been reported killed and around 115 injured after a fire tore through Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in the early hours of New Year's Day, police said. The majority of the injured suffered serious burns. Samuel Rapp, who was

Sports

Swiss Begin Slow Process to Identify Victims of Crans-Montana New Year's Fire

Swiss authorities entered a period of national mourning as they began the painstaking task of identifying victims of a fast-moving fire that tore through a bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Officials warned identification could take days or weeks because many victims suffered severe burns and were not

World

Crans‑Montana Nightclub Fire Victims Flown to Specialized Hospitals Across Switzerland

Victims of a devastating fire that tore through a nightclub in Crans‑Montana early on New Year’s Day were flown by helicopter and ambulance jet to hospitals across Switzerland for specialized treatment. The intensive care and surgery wards at Hospital du Valais in Sion quickly filled, officials said. Authorities

AI

Sparklers and ceiling foam likely fuelled rapid spread of Swiss bar blaze

Investigators are probing why a New Year's Eve fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana spread so quickly, killing at least 40 people and injuring 119. Authorities said sparklers attached to champagne bottles that were held "too close to the ceiling" appear to have started the

World

Blaze at Popular Swiss Bar Kills About 40 and Shocks Mountain Village

A fire tore through Le Constellation, a two-story bar in the Swiss resort village of Crans-Montana, after midnight on New Year’s Day, killing around 40 people and leaving the community in shock. Switzerland’s president called the blaze one of the country’s worst disasters. Survivors described panic as