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Fire kills 40+ at Swiss ski resort bar Crans-Montana, injures 100. Blaze spread rapidly through wooden structure during New Year's celebrations. Emergency services overwhelmed; eyewitnesses describe panic. #Breaking #Disaster #Switzerland informedclearly.com/en/disaster/...
Eyewitnesses Describe Panic in Deadly Swiss Ski Resort Bar Fire | News | informedclearly
Eyewitnesses describe scenes of panic as a fire at Le Constellation bar in Swiss ski resort Crans-Montana killed over 40 people and injured 100 during New Year's celebrations. The blaze spread rapidly...
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January 1, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Trump withdraws National Guard from Chicago, LA & Portland
After Supreme Court ruling limits presidential authority for domestic law enforcement
Victory for local governance & limits on federal military power
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Trump Withdraws National Guard from Three Cities After Court Ruling | News | informedclearly
Trump withdraws National Guard from Chicago, LA, and Portland after Supreme Court ruling limits presidential authority to deploy military for domestic law enforcement, marking a victory for local gove...
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January 1, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Historic Vondelkerk church in Amsterdam destroyed by New Year's fire
154-year-old neo-Gothic building unsalvageable; forced evacuations
Cultural heritage loss; no injuries; cause under investigation
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Historic Vondelkerk Destroyed in New Year's Fire, Homes Evacuated | News | informedclearly
Historic Vondelkerk church in Amsterdam destroyed by New Year's fire, forcing evacuations. The 154-year-old neo-Gothic building by architect Pierre Cuypers is unsalvageable. No injuries reported, caus...
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January 1, 2026 at 12:30 PM
US military strikes suspected drug boats, kills 8.
Part of Operation Southern Spear campaign since September 2025.
Over 110 killed amid escalating tensions with Venezuela.
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US Military Escalates Drug Boat Strikes, Killing 8 in Latest Operations | News | informedclearly
US military conducts new strikes on suspected drug boats, killing 8 people. Part of Operation Southern Spear campaign that has killed over 110 since September 2025 amid escalating tensions with Venezu...
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January 1, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Dozens killed & 100+ injured in New Year's fire at bar in Swiss ski resort Crans-Montana.
Emergency services deployed massive response; hospitals at capacity.
Major disaster overwhelms local medical facilities during holiday season.
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Dozens Dead in Swiss Ski Resort Bar Fire, Over 100 Injured | News | informedclearly
Dozens killed and over 100 injured in devastating New Year's fire at Le Constellation bar in Swiss ski resort Crans-Montana. Emergency services deployed massive response as hospitals reach capacity.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Delhi implements emergency air measures, closes schools as AQI hits severe.
Vehicles, not stubble burning, now primary pollution source.
Health experts warn of irreversible lung damage, especially in children.
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Delhi Enforces Emergency Air Quality Measures, Closes Schools | News | informedclearly
Delhi implements emergency air quality measures including school closures as AQI reaches severe levels. Vehicles, not stubble burning, are now the primary pollution source. Health experts warn of irre...
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January 1, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Finland seizes cargo ship Fitburg suspected of damaging undersea telecom cable. 14 crew arrested. Highlights hybrid warfare threats to Baltic Sea infrastructure amid NATO concerns. #Security #Maritime #BalticSea informedclearly.com/en/geopoliti...
Finland Seizes Ship Suspected of Undersea Cable Sabotage | News | informedclearly
Finland seizes cargo ship Fitburg suspected of damaging undersea telecom cable in Gulf of Finland, arresting 14 crew members. Incident highlights growing hybrid warfare threats to Baltic Sea infrastru...
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January 1, 2026 at 10:06 AM
German defense minister shocked by elite paratrooper regiment scandal. Investigation involves 200 incidents & 19 soldiers. Raises concerns about military integrity & extremism. #Germany #Military #Defense informedclearly.com/en/politics/...
German Defense Minister Shocked by Paratrooper Regiment Scandal | News | informedclearly
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius expresses shock over allegations of right-wing extremism, sexual misconduct, and drug abuse in elite Parachute Regiment 26. Investigation involves 200 incidents...
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January 1, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Iran faces fourth day of protests over economic crisis
Currency collapse & 42.5% inflation spark nationwide unrest
New central bank governor appointed amid clashes with security forces
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Iran's Fourth Day of Protests Over Economic Crisis and Currency Collapse | News | informedclearly
Iran faces fourth day of protests over economic crisis, with currency collapse and 42.5% inflation sparking nationwide unrest. New central bank governor appointed as protesters clash with security for...
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January 1, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Bulgaria adopts euro, becomes 21st eurozone member.
Transition from lev strengthens EU integration & brings economic benefits.
Mixed public opinion & inflation concerns accompany change.
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Bulgaria Joins Eurozone, Adopts Euro as National Currency | News | informedclearly
Bulgaria officially adopted the euro on January 1, 2026, becoming the 21st eurozone member. The transition from the lev comes with divided public opinion, inflation concerns, and political instability...
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January 1, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Germany faces twin banking security crises: €30-105M heist in Gelsenkirchen & €2.2M gold theft in Bonn. Thieves used specialized drills; employee allegedly involved. Exposes serious security vulnerabilities in banking system.
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Second Major German Bank Heist: Gold Stolen in Bonn After Gelsenkirchen | News | informedclearly
Germany faces twin banking security crises with major heists in Gelsenkirchen and Bonn. Thieves stole €30-105M using specialized drills in Gelsenkirchen, while a bank employee allegedly stole €2.2M go...
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January 1, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Three young people found dead in BMW submerged in Meuse River near Namur, Belgium.
Victims 18-26 from Charleroi & Namur region. Accident Sunday, vehicle discovered Monday at 6m depth.
Investigation ongoing into circumstances.
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Three Bodies Found in BMW Submerged in Belgian River | News | informedclearly
Three young people found dead in BMW submerged in Meuse River near Namur, Belgium. Victims aged 18-26 from Charleroi and Namur region. Accident occurred Sunday, vehicle discovered Monday at 6m depth. ...
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December 31, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Fed minutes reveal deep divisions over December rate cut.
9-3 vote marks highest dissent since 2019.
Officials balanced labor market support against inflation concerns amid shutdown data uncertainties.
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Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Divisions Over December Rate Cut | News | informedclearly
Fed minutes show deep divisions over December rate cut with 9-3 vote, highest dissent since 2019. Officials balanced labor market support against inflation concerns amid data uncertainties from govern...
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December 31, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Interpol arrests 85 fugitives across 17 countries in 6-month operation.
Targets murder, drug trafficking & organized crime; major blow to criminal networks.
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Interpol's Major Operation Nets 85 Arrests Across 17 Countries | News | informedclearly
Interpol's six-month international operation resulted in 85 arrests across 17 countries, targeting dangerous fugitives involved in murder, drug trafficking, and organized crime through EU-funded EL PA...
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December 31, 2025 at 9:12 AM
South Korea bans bear bile farming effective January 2026
Ends decades of controversial practice; industry declining
Animal welfare victory; challenges in bear relocation & farmer compensation
#AnimalWelfare #SouthKorea #Conservation informedclearly.com/en/nature/32...
South Korea Bans Bear Bile Farming Starting January 2026 | News | informedclearly
South Korea bans bear bile farming effective January 2026, ending decades of controversial practice. The ban follows declining industry numbers and growing animal welfare awareness, though challenges ...
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December 31, 2025 at 9:12 AM
JFK's granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, dies from rare leukemia.
Environmental journalist documented battle in The New Yorker, criticized RFK Jr.'s health policies.
#Breaking #Health informedclearly.com/en/health/32...
JFK's Granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg Dies at 35 from Rare Leukemia | News | informedclearly
Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK's 35-year-old granddaughter and environmental journalist, died from rare acute myeloid leukemia with Inversion 3 mutation. Diagnosed after childbirth, she documented her battl...
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December 31, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Thieves drill into German bank vault in Gelsenkirchen, steal €30M from safety deposit boxes.
One of Germany's largest bank robberies; over 2,500 customers affected.
Many losses exceed insurance coverage.
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Massive €30M Bank Heist in Germany: Thieves Drill Through Vault | News | informedclearly
Thieves drilled into a German bank vault in Gelsenkirchen, stealing €30 million from safety deposit boxes in one of Germany's largest bank robberies. Over 2,500 customers affected with many losses exc...
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December 31, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Eurostar services suspended due to Channel Tunnel power failure & broken shuttle train
Strands thousands during peak holiday travel; major UK-Europe disruption
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Eurostar Chaos: Channel Tunnel Power Failure Strands Thousands | News | informedclearly
Eurostar services suspended due to Channel Tunnel power failure and broken shuttle train, stranding thousands during peak holiday travel. Technical issues with overhead lines and vehicle transport cre...
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December 31, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen's Mukalla port targeting UAE weapons shipments.
Marks worst Gulf rift in decades.
Threatens new conflict escalation in Yemen.
#MiddleEast #YemenConflict #GulfTensions informedclearly.com/en/war/32968...
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over UAE weapons shipment | News | informedclearly
Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's Mukalla port targeting UAE weapons shipments to separatists, marking the worst rift between Gulf allies in decades and threatening new conflict escalation.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Turkey arrests 357 suspected ISIS members nationwide after deadly clash
Third major counterterrorism operation this week amid holiday security
Follows Yalova clash that killed 3 officers & 6 militants
#Terrorism #Turkey #Security #Breaking informedclearly.com/en/crime/329...
Turkey Arrests 357 ISIS Suspects After Deadly Clash | News | informedclearly
Turkish police arrested 357 suspected Islamic State members nationwide after a deadly clash in Yalova killed 3 officers and 6 militants. This marks Turkey's third major counterterrorism operation in a...
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December 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Denmark ends 400-year postal tradition, removes iconic mailboxes.
Job losses & charity auctions follow; private alternatives emerge.
Digitalization makes traditional mail economically unsustainable.
#Postal #Digitalization #Denmark #Business informedclearly.com/en/business/...
Denmark Ends 400-Year Postal Tradition, Removes Mailboxes | News | informedclearly
Denmark's PostNord ends 400+ years of letter delivery, removes iconic mailboxes. Job losses and charity auctions follow as digitalization makes traditional mail economically unsustainable. Private alt...
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December 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
US military strikes alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 2
Death toll rises to 107 in Operation Southern Spear campaign
Controversial campaign faces international criticism
#Military #DrugWar #Pacific #Breaking informedclearly.com/en/war/32952...
US Military Strikes Another Drug Boat in Pacific, Death Toll Rises | News | informedclearly
US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing two and bringing death toll to 107 in controversial Operation Southern Spear campaign facing international criticism.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Trump & Netanyahu meeting in Florida fails to break Gaza ceasefire impasse.
Hamas disarmament remains key obstacle; $8.6B F-15 deal announced.
Shows continued U.S. military support despite diplomatic disagreements.
#Politics #MiddleEast #USIsrael informedclearly.com/en/foreign-n...
Netanyahu-Trump Meeting Yields Little Concrete Progress on Gaza Plan | News | informedclearly
Trump and Netanyahu's Florida meeting failed to break the Gaza ceasefire impasse, with Hamas disarmament remaining the key obstacle. A major $8.6 billion F-15 deal was announced, highlighting continue...
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December 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Suriname declares national mourning after mass stabbing kills 9 in Meerzorg. Flags at half-staff & funeral support announced as nation grieves. One of country's deadliest recent incidents. #Suriname #Breaking #Tragedy informedclearly.com/en/crime/329...
Suriname Declares National Mourning After Mass Stabbing Tragedy | News | informedclearly
Suriname declares national mourning after a mass stabbing in Meerzorg kills nine, including four children. The government announces flags at half-staff and funeral support as the nation grieves one of...
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December 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Coral Adventurer cruise ship runs aground off Papua New Guinea.
Incident follows passenger death months ago when left behind on island.
All passengers evacuated safely; vessel stranded as investigations continue.
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Coral Adventurer Cruise Ship Stranded After Previous Passenger Death | News | informedclearly
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship has run aground off Papua New Guinea, just months after a passenger died when left behind on an island. All passengers were evacuated safely, but the vessel remains st...
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December 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM