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Around 40 killed as fire ravages Swiss ski resort New Year party

14 Sept 02:09 Key points summarised by AI

A catastrophic fire at a New Year's party in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana resulted in approximately 40-47 deaths and over 100 injuries.
The blaze erupted at Le Constellation bar, a popular venue, causing widespread panic as revelers desperately tried to escape the inferno.
Initial investigations suggest the fire may have been ignited by sparklers used with champagne bottles, which then caused an explosion, rather than the other way around.
Swiss authorities declared the incident one of the country's worst tragedies, initiating a national mourning period and a rapid effort to identify victims, many of whom are foreign nationals.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.