The local police said that their preliminary toll was about 40 dead, with roughly 115 injured, in the early morning blaze at a bar in the resort town of Crans-Montana. Gen. Mamady Doumbouya, who ...

Swiss Authorities Say Sparklers Most Likely Caused New Year’s Fire An official said the sparklers were attached to bottles of champagne held too close to the ceiling. Forty people died and more than ...

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to come to the aid of protesters in Iran if security forces fired on them, days into unrest that has left several dead and posed the biggest internal ...

As of October 2025, the World Economic Outlook database and supporting documents will be accessible through the IMF Data portal. The World Economic Outlook (WEO) database is created during the ...

Following a major fire at a PG&E substation, restoration efforts are underway to reconnect affected customers in San Francisco. The utility emphasizes safety, ongoing communication... Power quality ...

With a world full of fascinating travel destinations, choosing the perfect vacation spot can present a challenge. That's why U.S. News used expert opinions, reader votes and current trends – and ...

January 1, 2026 • Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed to defend the self-ruled island's sovereignty in the face of what he termed China's "expansionist ambitions," days after Beijing wrapped up ...

Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NPR takes you where the news is happening ...

The 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund will take place from Monday, October 13 to Saturday, October 18. Keystones of the Annual Meetings are the Plenary ...

The world's premier international football competition returns in 2026, with a number of firsts as it is co-hosted across three countries and features 48 teams. The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is firmly in ...

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The World Bank Group focuses on solutions that meet our clients where they are and help them realize their smart development goals. We are supporting countries to build resilience to climate change so ...