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Swiss grieve as all fire victims identified -- half of them under 18
Swiss grieve as all fire victims identified -- half of them under 18

All 40 people who perished in a New Year's fire at a Swiss ski resort bar were identified Sunday, with half of them under the age of 18.

January 04, 2026

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Panthers advance to NFL playoffs after Falcons beat Saints
Panthers advance to NFL playoffs after Falcons beat Saints

The Carolina Panthers advanced to the NFL playoffs on Sunday without stepping onto the field, capturing a post-season berth on tie-breakers thanks to Atlanta's 19-17 victory over New Orleans.

January 04, 2026

Cameroon end South Africa hopes to reach AFCON last eight
Cameroon end South Africa hopes to reach AFCON last eight

Goals either side of half-time by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at South Africa's expense on Sunday as the Indomitable Lions edged their last-16 clash 2-1.

January 04, 2026

'A gift' to be back, says Rodri despite Man City stumble
'A gift' to be back, says Rodri despite Man City stumble

Rodri said his return to fitness is a "gift" despite the disappointment of Manchester City dropping two points late on in a 1-1 draw against managerless Chelsea on Sunday.

January 04, 2026

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Man City held by Chelsea in major title blow, Liverpool denied in Fulham thriller
Man City held by Chelsea in major title blow, Liverpool denied in Fulham thriller

Manchester City's Premier League title challenge suffered a huge setback as managerless Chelsea salvaged a dramatic 1-1 draw, while Harrison Reed's stunning last-gasp strike gave Fulham a 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Sunday.

January 04, 2026

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France, UK conduct joint strikes against IS in Syria
France, UK conduct joint strikes against IS in Syria

Britain and France on Sunday said they had carried out joint strikes on the Islamic State group in Syria to prevent the Islamist extremists resurging.

January 04, 2026