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Prosecutors expand Swiss ski bar fire probe to include mayor, document shows

Letters forming the name Crans‑Montana are illuminated almost a month after a deadly fire during a New Year’s Eve party at the \"Le Constellation\" bar in the upscale ski resort of Crans‑Montana, Switzerland, January 31, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Letters forming the name Crans‑Montana are illuminated almost a month after a deadly fire during a New Year’s Eve party at the \"Le Constellation\" bar in the upscale ski resort of Crans‑Montana, Switzerland, January 31, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Alpine skiing-Shiffrin steps up, Robinson and Goggia to battle for super-G title

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Women's Slalom Victory Ceremony - Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre, Belluno, Italy - February 18, 2026.  Gold medallist Mikaela Shiffrin of United States celebrates on the podium REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel/File Photo
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Alpine Skiing - Women's Slalom Victory Ceremony - Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre, Belluno, Italy - February 18, 2026.  Gold medallist Mikaela Shiffrin of United States celebrates on the podium REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel/File Photo

Persepolis, Shah Of Shahs and The Rubaiyat: 7 books to read about Iran’s culture and history

(Clockwise from top left) Persepolis books one and two by Marjane Satrapi, My Uncle Napoloen by Iraj Pezeshkzad, Shah Of Shahs by Ryszard Kapuscinski, The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam by Edward FitzGerald, Black Wave by Kim Ghattas, Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar and Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat (2017) by Samin Nosrat.
(Clockwise from top left) Persepolis books one and two by Marjane Satrapi, My Uncle Napoloen by Iraj Pezeshkzad, Shah Of Shahs by Ryszard Kapuscinski, The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam by Edward FitzGerald, Black Wave by Kim Ghattas, Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar and Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat (2017) by Samin Nosrat.

Anglican conservative bloc calls for boycott of Canterbury leadership

Archbishop Laurent Mbanda of Rwanda, newly elected chairman of the Global Anglican Council, prays with other members after the closing service of the GAFCON G26 council in Abuja, Nigeria, March 6, 2026. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye
Archbishop Laurent Mbanda of Rwanda, newly elected chairman of the Global Anglican Council, prays with other members after the closing service of the GAFCON G26 council in Abuja, Nigeria, March 6, 2026. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye

Wolves not going quietly as hope of great escape still flickers

Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - March 3, 2026 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Andre, Joao Gomes and Jackson Tchatchoua celebrate after the match REUTERS/Chris Radburn
Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - March 3, 2026 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Andre, Joao Gomes and Jackson Tchatchoua celebrate after the match REUTERS/Chris Radburn

Resurgent Wolves stun Liverpool, Everton enjoy home comfort

Soccer Football - Premier League - Leeds United v Sunderland - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - March 3, 2026 Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris celebrates after the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell
Soccer Football - Premier League - Leeds United v Sunderland - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - March 3, 2026 Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris celebrates after the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell

Flamengo sack coach Filipe Luis after 8-0 win in shock move

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Recopa Sudamericana - Final - First Leg - Lanus v Flamengo - Estadio Ciudad de Lanus, Lanus, Argentina - February 19, 2026 Flamengo coach Filipe Luis before the match REUTERS/Rodrigo Valle/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Recopa Sudamericana - Final - First Leg - Lanus v Flamengo - Estadio Ciudad de Lanus, Lanus, Argentina - February 19, 2026 Flamengo coach Filipe Luis before the match REUTERS/Rodrigo Valle/File Photo

Leaked US government department database reveals plans to revise historical information

United States Department of the Interior logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
United States Department of the Interior logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Man charged after defacing Winston Churchill statue in central London

Graffiti on a statue of Britain’s former Prime Minister Winston Churchill is removed by a worker in Parliament Square, in central London on Feb 27.
Graffiti on a statue of Britain’s former Prime Minister Winston Churchill is removed by a worker in Parliament Square, in central London on Feb 27.

Wolves avoid unwanted record with 2-0 win over local rivals Villa

Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Aston Villa - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - February 27, 2026 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Joao Gomes celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Aston Villa - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - February 27, 2026 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Joao Gomes celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

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