By Emma Farge and Noemie Olive CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland, Jan 3 (Reuters) – When a devastating fire broke out in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana at around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, some New Year’s revellers seemed unsure at first whether to take it seriously. Le Constellation, a two-storey bar with a glass-enclosed terrace, was still…
Jan 2 (Reuters) – The new year starts with U.S. jobs data, a rebalancing of commodity indexes and an OPEC+ meeting. Markets are gearing up for more IPOs and much of the enthusiasm that fuelled market peaks in 2025 is seemingly intact. But there are plenty of risks on the horizon, with a U.S. Supreme…
Jan 1 (Reuters) – World leaders reacted to a fatal fire that tore through a crowded bar during a New Year’s Eve party in the upscale Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana. Here are some of their comments: SWISS FEDERAL PRESIDENT GUY PARMELIN: “The fire that broke out last night in a bar in Crans-Montana is…
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Jan 3 (Reuters) – Following are some key facts about Nicolas Maduro, the Venezuelan president who President Donald Trump said had been captured by U.S. forces on Saturday. Trump, whose government has accused Maduro of running drug cartels and other crimes, had been pressuring the strongman to leave office for months. – Maduro was born…
Jan 2 (Reuters) – Short interest in U.S. President Donald Trump’s social media company has jumped following a recent merger announcement, suggesting some traders expect the stock to give back more of its recent gains, according to financial data firm S3 Partners. Shares of money-losing Trump Media & Technology Group are up over 30% since…
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Jan 2 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Friday blocked U.S. photonics firm HieFo Corp’s $3 million acquisition of assets in New Jersey-based aerospace and defense specialist Emcore, citing national security and China-related concerns. In an order released by the White House, Trump said HieFo was “controlled by a citizen of…
SAO PAULO, Jan 3 (Reuters) – Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday condemned the U.S. military attack on neighbor Venezuela and the capture of his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro, saying it crossed “an unacceptable line.” “These acts represent a grave affront to Venezuela’s sovereignty and yet another extremely dangerous precedent for the…
LONDON, Jan 2 (Reuters) – Britain’s factory sector grew at its fastest pace in 15 months in December, though by less than previously thought, while confidence dipped despite some relief over finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget, a survey showed on Friday. The S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index for manufacturing rose to 50.6, up from 50.2…
Jan 2 (Reuters) – The South Carolina health department reported 185 measles cases related to the ongoing outbreak in the state on Friday, nine additional cases since its last update on Tuesday. The widening outbreak has been reported in the northwest part of the state, which includes Greenville and Spartanburg. Of those infected, 172 were…
