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Fire rips through Kenya girls' school dormitory, killing at least 16

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Turkey updates rules on power bank usage on flights

Airlines and destinations across the world are imposing limits on how many you can carry, and whether or not you can use them in-flight.

Europe News

Italy says it has filed to be civil party in Swiss fire probe

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has vowed justice for Italian victims while Italy has opened its own investigation into the fire even as the Swiss probe continues.

Europe News

Italy's PM criticises Swiss hospital for billing victims of bar fire

The blaze at Le Constellation, a bar in the upmarket Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana, broke out in the early hours of 1 January as people celebrated the New Year.

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Major fire in Malaysia destroys hundreds of homes, displaces thousands

A massive fire in Sandakan, Malaysia, destroyed about 1,000 stilt homes and displaced more than 9,000 people, with survivors now sheltering in temporary camps.

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Australia: Refinery fire raises fuel supply concerns amid Iran war

Fire at Viva Energy's Geelong refinery, which supplies 10% of Australia’s fuel, sparks supply fears as Iran war keeps global prices elevated.

Switzerland

Former fire safety chief remains silent in Swiss bar fire probe

Prosecutors believe the fire started when champagne bottles with sparklers attached were raised too close to the ceiling in the bar's basement level, igniting the sound insulation foam.

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Missile debris ignites pesticide plant fire in southern Israel

Heavy black smoke rose over an Israeli industrial plant after intercepted Iranian missile debris hit a pesticide tank, as Israel and Iran trade cross-border strikes.

Germany

Hundreds evacuated as fire rips through German nightclub

Roughly 750 people were successfully evacuated as a fire ripped through a nightclub in southwest Germany.

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Mourners lay flowers after deadly bus fire in western Switzerland

Residents in the Swiss town of Kerzers laid flowers and messages of condolence after a bus fire killed six people, in an incident authorities say may have been started deliberately by a man who set himself alight.

Switzerland

Swiss bus fire killing six 'intentional,' police say

At least six people died and five were injured after a bus caught fire in Kerzers, Fribourg, in what police are treating as possible arson. A terrorist act has been ruled out for now, according to authorities.

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Bus fire in Switzerland leaves at least 6 dead, 4 injured

Police say several people are dead and several others injured after a postal bus caught fire in a town west of the Swiss capital.

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Fire near Glasgow Central station causes major travel disruption

A fire at a vape shop near Glasgow Central railway station forced the closure of Scotland’s busiest station, causing travel disruption across several rail routes.

France

After Swiss Alps bar fire, France’s nightlife comes under scrutiny

Since the deadly fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, French authorities have stepped up inspections of bars and nightlife venues. Euronews spoke to venue managers to see how they are adapting.

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Iran: Tehran market blaze sends huge smoke plumes over city traffic

Iran saw a major fire break out on Tuesday at the Jannat bazaar in western Tehran, sending thick black smoke across a busy road and visible from several parts of the city.

Switzerland

Death toll from New Year's eve fire in Switzerland rises to 41

The blaze, likely from sparklers igniting foam, killed 41 and injured 116, mostly teenagers.

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Major fire at Courchevel's Grandes Alpes hotel, hundreds evacuated

A major fire at the Grandes Alpes hotel in Courchevel led to the evacuation of nearly 300 people. Over 100 firefighters are battling the blaze, with four suffering minor injuries.