At least 10 killed after explosion in Swiss ski resort

At least 10 people have been killed with dozens more feared dead after an explosion at a bar in a Swiss sky resort town on New Year's Day.

More than 100 people were inside the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, which is popular with British tourists, when a blast caused a fire at around 1.30am on Thursday.

Swiss police told Sky News that at least 10 people were dead and another 10 were injured. The incident is not being treated as terror-related.

Local media outlets Rhône FM and Blick have reported that the death toll could be as high as 40.

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A doctor in the Swiss air ambulance and rescue service told the national broadcaster RTS that hospitals were "overwhelmed" with burn victims.

A no-fly zone has been imposed over the town and the area has been completely closed off as helicopters and air ambulances rescue victims.

A source in the emergency services described the incident as a "major catastrophe", with Blick claiming that pyrotechnics could have been involved, citing "unconfirmed reports".

Crans-Montana is a fashionable ski resort in the Valais region ofSwitzerland. It is set to host the FIS World Cup for skiing at the end of January.

Gaetan Lathion, a police spokesman, said: "The fire started around 1.30am this morning in a bar called Le Constellation.

"More than a hundred people were in the building, and we are seeing many injured and many dead."

A reception centre and helpline have been setup for impacted families, the spokesman added.

"We're just at the beginning of our investigation, but this is a internationally renowned ski resort with lots of tourists," Mr Lathion said.

The Foreign Office has been contacted for comment.

Police are set to hold a press conference at 9am UK time.

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Several killed in fire at new year’s party in Swiss ski resort, police say

Several people have been killed and others injured in a fire at a new year's party at an Alpine ski resort in southern Switzerland, a police spokesperson said Thursday.

Gaetan Lathion, spokesperson for police in the canton of Valais, said the "fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. at Le Constellation lounge bar in Crans-Montana." He said about 100 people were inside the venue at the time.

"There are several injuries and several fatalities."

Large crews from the emergency services immediately responded and rushed to the scene. Rescue efforts are still ongoing and the area has been closed off with a no-fly zone in place over Crans-Montana, police said.

Officers confirmed the fire started inside the lounge bar but said the cause remains unknown. They did not give an exact figure for those killed and injured in the fire, which struck in an area known for high-end holiday resorts.

A press conference will be held with police and the regional public prosecutor at around 10 a.m. (4 a.m. ET).

One of Switzerland's most exclusive locales, Crans-Montana is famed for its year-round sunshine, which it owes to its position on a south-facing plateau in the Rhone Valley.

The area – 1,500 meters above sea level – offers sweeping Alpine vistas stretching from the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc, one of Europe's highest peaks.

Tourists are drawn by its understated glamor, with high-end shopping and fine dining as well as extensive ski slopes and a lively apres-ski scene.

With a small population of around 15,000, the area is said to have a close-knit community as well as being a low-key place for celebrities to go skiing, golfing and dining.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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No. 6 Duke rallies past Georgia Tech to win ACC opener

Freshman phenom Cameron Boozer totaled a game-high 26 points and 12 rebounds for No. 6 Duke, which fought off Georgia Tech for an 85-79 victory in both teams' Atlantic Coast Conference opener on Wednesday in Durham, N.C.

Isaiah Evans added 17 points, while Cayden Boozer scored 13 for Duke (12-1, 1-0 ACC), which rebounded from its first loss of the season - an 82-81 loss to then-No. 19 Texas Tech on Dec. 20. Caleb Foster had 12 points and Patrick Ngongba II tallied 11 points and nine boards for the Blue Devils, who trailed by four at halftime.

Kowacie Reeves Jr. tied his career high with 23 points to lead Georgia Tech (9-5, 0-1), which fell to 0-4 against major-conference opponents. Jaeden Mustaf scored 11, while Lamar Washington and Chas Kelley III had 10 points apiece for the Yellow Jackets, who were outrebounded 42-28.

Duke trailed by seven with 18:38 left after Reeves' 3-pointer gave Georgia Tech a 50-43 lead. Evans and Cayden Boozer's baskets then began the Blue Devils' 9-2 run, pulling even at 52 with 16:24 remaining.

Duke held the Yellow Jackets without a field goal for nearly seven minutes, before Kelley's triple trimmed the deficit to two at the 10:44 mark.

The Blue Devils' lead grew to seven on Foster's 3-pointer with 8:14 left. Nearly four minutes later, Mustaf's trey pulled Georgia Tech within two.

Akai Fleming and Ngongba traded a pair of free throws, as Duke grabbed a 78-75 lead with 3:04 remaining. Cayden Boozer's mid-range jumper with 1:28 left gave the Blue Devils a five-point cushion.

Behind by six, Georgia Tech sliced its deficit in half on Reeves' 3-pointer with 39 seconds remaining.

Cameron Boozer made two foul shots, before Washington split a pair for Georgia Tech. Evans then calmly drilled his two free throws to seal the win.

After Fleming and Washington's back-to-back 3-pointers gave Georgia Tech a 9-3 lead, Evans' trey began a 7-0 Duke run.

Leading by a point, Georgia Tech pushed its advantage to five after Mouhamed Sylla's consecutive baskets put the visitors ahead 29-24 with 8:10 left in the first half.

Foster's second 3-pointer of the opening half gave Duke a 37-35 edge, but Mustaf's jumper and Kelley's personal 4-0 run returned the lead to the Yellow Jackets with 47 seconds remaining.

From there, Cameron Boozer's layup was answered by Reeves' mid-range jumper to close out the first half with Georgia Tech ahead 43-39.

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Alex Karaban helps No. 4 UConn rout Xavier

Alex Karaban scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead No. 4 UConn to a 90-67 Big East win over Xavier on Wednesday in Cincinnati.

Braylon Mullins amassed 17 points, six rebounds and four assists for the Huskies (13-1, 3-0 Big East).

Malik Messina-Moore led the Musketeers (9-5, 1-2) with 16 points.

Solo Ball came back after missing one game with a wrist injury to score 17 points for the Huskies, who outshot the Musketeers 53.2% (33-of-62) to 42.9% (24-of-56).

The Huskies dominated from the 3-point arc, hitting 13 of 28 (46.4%). The Musketeers struggled from long distance all night and were just 4 of 18 (22.2%) on 3-point attempts.

Xavier was able to get within 13 early in the second half when Roddie Anderson III laid in two of his 15 points to make it 53-40.

UConn answered with a 13-2 run with Ball hitting a 3-pointer to start the run and finishing it with a three-point play off a layup for a 66-42 UConn lead with 12:21 left.

The Huskies used a 17-2 run midway through the first half to build a 43-28 lead at the break.

UConn led 16-6 when Mullins hit a 3-pointer and Karaban scored five straight points with a layup and then a three-point play off a layup for a 24-6 lead with 12:39 left.

Tarris Reed Jr. went on an eight-point run of his own two minutes later with a three-point play off a dunk and a layup on the next possession to make it 30-6.

After Pape N'Diaye scored on a layup to stop the scoreless drought, Reed collected a second three-point play off a dunk for a 33-8 UConn lead.

Xavier had five of seven first-half turnovers during the run.

The Musketeers were able to outscore the Huskies 14-10 the rest of the way with Anderson scoring nine of points.

UConn was in command at that point, however, hitting 48.4% of its first-half shots (15-of-31), including 6-of-16 from the 3-point line.

The Musketeers only shot 37.5% from the floor (12-of-32) and missed all 10 of the 3-point shots they took.

UConn outrebounded Xavier 24-15 in the first half.

The Huskies jumped in front right away, hitting 6 of 12 shots to start the game. An early 7-0 run gave the Huskies a quick 12-point lead.

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San Antonio star center Victor Wembanyama hyperextended his left knee in the Spurs' home victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday, but he doesn't expect to miss any additional time.

Wembanyama came down awkwardly with 10:32 to play in the game as he attempted to secure an offensive rebound. He stayed down until teammate Stephon Castle helped him up, then hobbled straight to the locker room while giving fans reassurance and saying, "I'm fine. I'm fine."

He later came back to the bench but didn't return to action.

After the Spurs rallied for a 134-132 win, Wembanyama said he would have tests done on Thursday, but, "I expect to be back the next game."

He added, according to ESPN, "I was confident. I was this close to coming back in the game. (They) had to hold me back. It was just a hyperextension, so it should be minimal. We've got to do everything tomorrow still to check that everything's OK."

San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson said following the game, "I have no idea what to say, but it was good to see him walk back out and be able to finish the game on the bench with his teammates."

Wembanyama amassed 31 points and 13 rebounds in 24 minutes before leaving the game with the Spurs down 102-96.

In 21 games this season, Wembanyama is averaging 24.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists. He was sidelined for 12 games from Nov. 16-Dec. 10 due to a left calf strain. Upon his return, he spent six games coming off the bench on a minutes restriction before rejoining the starting lineup last weekend.

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Here's who's performing on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026

As revelers from around the world ring in 2026 inNew York City's Times Square, they're being treated to aNew Year's Evepacked with live performances.

Crowds have gathered to watchthe ball dropfrom atop the skyscraper at One Times Square on New Year's for more than a century. Atthis year's festivities, organizers unveiled a star-studded lineup of entertainment featuring Diana Ross, Ciara, Maren Morris, Little Big Town and more.

But it's not the only New Year's celebration with A-list performers on tap. Some top country music stars usher in 2026 onCBS' "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash,"with Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and CeCe Winans just a few of those taking the stage.

Here's what to know about who is scheduled to perform, and when, this New Year's Eve.

Full list of Times Square New Year's Eve performers

New Year's Eve celebrations officially kicked off inTimes Squareat 6 p.m. ET with the lighting and raising of the ball that will drop at midnight. The evening features performances from some big names in the entertainment world:

James McCarthyB.o.B Ciara Tones And ILE SSERAFIMAGNEW, a New York dance groupRobynLittle Big Town Xavi Maren MorrisAna Barbara Diana RossWhen is Diana Ross performing on New Year's Eve?

Legendary singer Diana Ross is scheduled to perform a medley of her hit songs,including"I'm Coming Out" and "Upside Down," on the Countdown Stage in Times Square beginning at 11:37 p.m. ET on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" on ABC. Ross is the recipient of two Grammy Awards for Lifetime Achievement — one as a solo artist and one with the Motown group The Supremes — as well as a Tony, multiple American Music Awards, a Golden Globe and Kennedy Center Honors.

When is Ciara performing on New Year's Eve?

Grammy-winning singerCiara's Times Square performance is expected to air sometime between midnight and 12:30 a.m. ET on "New Year's Rockin' Eve," according to an ABC spokesperson. Twenty-one of the R&B artist's songs have made it onto Billboard's Hot 100 chart, including her 2004 hit "Goodies," which claimed the No. 1 spot for seven weeks. Earlier this year, Ciara released "CiCi," her first album since 2019.

When is Little Big Town performing on New Year's Eve?

Country music groupLittle Big Townis scheduled to play a medley of their hits starting at 9:35 p.m. ET on "New Year's Rockin' Eve." The band has been together for over a quarter-century with 32 songs making Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, including their 2014 hit "Girl Crush," which was No. 1 for 13 weeks. Along the way, Little Big Town was named vocal group of the year six times by the Country Music Association and four times by the Academy of Country Music, and they've won three Grammys.

When is Maren Morris performing on New Year's Eve?

Country music starMaren Morrisis scheduled to perform a medley of her songs starting at 10:33 p.m. ET on "New Year's Rockin' Eve." The singer-songwriter, who released her latest album "Dreamsicle" earlier this year, rose to stardom with her 2016 hit "My Church." The song won her a Grammy and peaked at No. 5 on the Hot Country Songs chart.

When is Robyn performing on New Year's Eve?

Swedish pop star Robyn is scheduled to sing her 2010 songs "Dancing on My Own" and "Call Your Girlfriend" as well as her new single "Dopamine" starting at 9:18 p.m. ET on CNN's "New Year's Eve Live." "Dancing on My Own" was named thetop song of the 2010sby the Associated Press' music editor. More recently, a writer forBritain's The Guardianlikened it to Donna Summer's "Last Dance" andGloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive."

When is Tones And I performing on New Year's Eve?

Australian singer-songwriter Tones And I was set to perform her hits "Dance Monkey," "Fly Away" and "Gone Gone Gone" starting at 8:03 p.m. ET on theofficial livestreamof the festivities in Times Square. She's expected to return at 11:55 p.m. for her version of John Lennon's iconic song "Imagine" before the countdown to 2026. "Dance Monkey" climbed to the No. 4 spot on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 2020, and "Gone Gone Gone," her new song with David Guetta and Teddy Swims, has been on the chart for the past three weeks.

Schedule for tonight's Times Square performers

When are your favorite acts performing? Here is a list of the scheduled times for each performance (all times Eastern). Organizers note that the times on thelive schedulemay not match the exact broadcast time.

6:03 p.m.-6:05 p.m. — James McCarthy sings the national anthem6:30 p.m.-6:43 p.m. — B.o.B performs two of his hits plus a new song8:03 p.m.-8:14 p.m. — Tones And I performs three of her hit songs8:26 p.m.-8:32 p.m. — LE SSERAFIM performs their hit songs on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" on ABC 8:41 p.m.-8:46 p.m. — AGNEW, a New York dance group, performs9:18 p.m.- 9:31 p.m. — Robyn performs three of her hit songs on "New Year's Eve Live" on CNN9:35 p.m.-9:42 p.m. — Little Big Town performs a medley of their hit songs on "New Year's Rockin' Eve"10:02 p.m.-10:08 p.m. — Xavi performs a medley of his hit songs on "Feliz 2026" on Univision10:33 p.m.-10:41 p.m. — Maren Morris performs a medley of her hit songs on "New Year's Rockin' Eve"11:02 p.m.-11:08 p.m. — Ana Barbara performs a medley of her hit songs on "Feliz 2026"11:37 p.m.-11:46 p.m. — Diana Ross performs a medley of her hit songs on "New Year's Rockin' Eve"11:55 p.m.-11:58 p.m. — Tones And I returns for a special performance ahead of the ball dropAfter midnight — Ciara performs a medley of her hit songs on "New Year's Rockin' Eve"Who's performing on CBS' "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash"?

Music stars help welcome the new year in Nashville onCBS' "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash."Five hours of festivities air from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET/PT and 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. ET/PT, on theCBS television networkand streaming onParamount+.

Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman headline the celebration, with special guests CeCe Winans and the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Comedian and actor Bert Kreischer and country music artist Hardy serve as hosts.

The Nashville event includes a countdown at midnight and the city's traditional Music Note Drop and fireworks, the organizers said.

Here's a list of scheduled performers and special appearances:

Jason AldeanLainey WilsonBailey Zimmerman CeCe WinansThe Fisk Jubilee SingersDierks BentleyBrooks & DunnRascal FlattsZach TopKeith UrbanGretchen WilsonStephen Wilson Jr.Riley GreenMegan MoroneyDwight Yoakam Marcus KingCody AlanCaylee HammackComedian Dusty SlayUFC champion Kayla HarrisonEntertainment Tonight's Cassie DiLauraSirius XM host Buzz Brainard

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• Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini shared in respective Instagram posts that they're back together after announcing their break-up in September 2025

• "2026 my year of growth, my year of truth. Starting here, starting now," Stokes wrote in an Instagram post

• The country star, meanwhile, wrote on her Instagram Stories that 2025 was a "messy year for the heart"

Chase StokesandKelsea Balleriniare bringing their love into the new year.

The two celebrities shared in respective Instagram posts on Wednesday, Dec. 31 that they are back together after announcing their break-up in September 2025.

Stokes, 33, included several photos of Ballerini, 32, in a reflectivepostto his feed. "Something I've learned this year: don't take advantage of the most beautiful things that in 33 years of life are fleeting. Take accountability, learn from mistakes. Lean into love and say it often," he wrote in the caption.

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"2026 my year of growth, my year of truth. Starting here, starting now. Happy new years," the actor concluded.

The first photo was of Stokes and Ballerini embracing each other while standing on a porch outside. The dimly-lit snap showed them pressing their faces together, nearly sharing a kiss.

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Other pictures include the two hugging while turned towards the camera and Ballerini cuddling a dog in a fluffy brown coat.

Ballerini also shared her thoughts on their rekindled romance on herInstagram Stories, in which she acknowledged their hard times. "Messy year for the heart, messy year for the outside coming in, messy year for the way it became an out of our hands portrayal of it," she wrote over a photo of her and Stokes embracing with a sunset in the background.

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"But what I'll say," she continued, "and all I really care to share indefinitely with my personal life anymore, is that I really love love. I believe in it, I believe in him, and I believe in breaking patterns."

"Now go kiss your person and stop speculating," the country star concluded with a kissing emoji.

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Ballerini and Stokes initially sparked dating rumors in January 2023 after the Outer Banks actorshared a cuddly photo of themat the Georgia vs. TCU game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. The twoteased their relationship in a handful of interviewsbefore going public with their romance in April 2023 at the CMT Awards.

In September 2025, a rep for Balleriniconfirmed to PEOPLE that the couple splitafter nearly three years together. A source told PEOPLE at the time, "They're two adults who gave it their all and tried to do everything they could to make it work, but ultimately couldn't. It happens."

In early November 2025,a source told PEOPLEthat they saw the two "holding hands at the table and talking closely" at a restaurant in Dubrovnik, Croatia. "After they got up, they walked together hand in hand towards Old Town. They looked very cute," the onlooker added.

Just weeks later, on Nov. 20, Stokesshared two cryptic postson his Instagram Stories that hinted at him and the "Baggage" singer being done for good. "Don't believe the media. I'm blocked, I did nothing wrong," Stokes wrote in the first post. "Sorry ❤️ I tried."

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"I'm sorry for those who believed in us," he wrote in a second post. It is what it is. Onwards and upwards."

Balleriniwrote in an update on her Instagram Storiesin December 2025 that she's "trying to make my personal life personal for now."

"Unless it comes from me, its not from me. and that is really important in protecting my peace right now," the singer added.

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