“Alongside fire tenders, Rangers personnel are evacuating trapped people and ensuring the safety of valuables,” the statement read, adding that protecting lives and preventing the fire from further spreading was a top priority. The chief fire officer said that around 60% of the blaze at Gul Plaza has been brought under control, but firefighters are... Read More

Envoy Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner and Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll on ending almost four years of war with Russia. The talks – expected to focus on security guarantees and post-war recovery – will take place in Miami as the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion looms and as Moscow has pounded Ukraine’s energy facilities in... Read More

An avalanche hit a group of seven skiers in the Pongau area near Salzburg, killing four and seriously injuring one on Saturday, local mountain rescue officials said. A similar avalanche swept away a skier in the same area earlier in the day. Poor conditions have led to the recent deaths of a number of people... Read More

Italian financial authorities have detained a cargo ship in the port of Brindisi on suspicion of violating European Union sanctions targeting Russia, according to ANSA on January 17. The vessel, flying the flag of a small Pacific island nation—reportedly Tuvalu—was carrying more than 33,000 metric tons of black metal when it entered Brindisi. The Italian... Read More

Demonstrators waved flags and banners, chanting “no mega-embassy”, and were joined by Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch. Speaking at the rally, Badenoch said, “I am standing here with you today because I believe in freedom. “I’m standing with you today, because I know what it is like to live without freedom. “We take it for... Read More

This is a surprise announcement that has now injected a newfound sense of urgency into the issue of Greenland,Donald Trump announces plans to hit the UK, Denmark and other European countries with a 10% tariff on “all or any goods” exported to the US from 1 February In a post on Truth Social, the US... Read More

Several hundred people took part in a rally in Zurich, while in Bern police intervened outside the Iranian embassy.Several hundred people gathered at Europaplatz near Zurich’s main station on Tuesday evening, according to a photographer from the Keystone-SDA news agency. The authorised protest, organised by Free Iran Switzerland, passed off peacefully. The group campaigns for... Read More

The 65-year-old head judge on the BBC dancing programme said she was taking time to heal her neck and back following the incident, but had not injured her skull In a story post on Instagram, Ballas said: “Thank you to all who reached out to see how I’m doing. “Scary fall backwards hitting my head... Read More