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epa12637570 French owners of the bar in Crans-Montana, where the deadly fire happened on New Year's Day, Jacques and Jessica Moretti arrive for questioning by the Valais public prosecutor's office in Sion, Switzerland, 09 January 2026. Swiss authorities have confirmed 40 fatalities, mostly teenagers and young adults, and 116 severe injuries following a fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana. The blaze occurred in the early hours of New Year's Day. EPA/ALESSANDRO DELLA VALLE
epa12637570 French owners of the bar in Crans-Montana, where the deadly fire happened on New Year's Day, Jacques and Jessica Moretti arrive for questioning by the Valais public prosecutor's office in Sion, Switzerland, 09 January 2026. Swiss authorities have confirmed 40 fatalities, mostly teenagers and young adults, and 116 severe injuries following a fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana. The blaze occurred in the early hours of New Year's Day. EPA/ALESSANDRO DELLA VALLE
Swiss

Crans-Montana: Jacques Moretti is free after posting 200,000 franc bail.

The owner of the Constellation had to hand over his identity documents and is required to sign.
Nella combo, in alto da sx Steve Witkoff e Jared Kushner; in basso da sx Kyrylo Budanov e Kirill Dmitriev. Ai negoziati trilaterali sul piano di pace per l'Ucraina a Abu Dhabi, Axios rivela che ci saranno per gli Usa gli inviati Witkoff e Kushner, per l'Ucraina il capo dell'ufficio presidenziale Kyrylo Budanov, il segretario del Consiglio per la sicurezza Rustem Umerov e il diplomatico di lungo corso Sergiy Kyslytsya . 22 gennaio 2026 ANSA
Nella combo, in alto da sx Steve Witkoff e Jared Kushner; in basso da sx Kyrylo Budanov e Kirill Dmitriev. Ai negoziati trilaterali sul piano di pace per l'Ucraina a Abu Dhabi, Axios rivela che ci saranno per gli Usa gli inviati Witkoff e Kushner, per l'Ucraina il capo dell'ufficio presidenziale Kyrylo Budanov, il segretario del Consiglio per la sicurezza Rustem Umerov e il diplomatico di lungo corso Sergiy Kyslytsya . 22 gennaio 2026 ANSA
in the Emirates

War in Ukraine: Trilateral meeting with US and Russia begins in Abu Dhabi

Donbass is at the center of the talks, with Moscow reiterating that "Kiev's army must leave the region."
Lo chef Luca Camboni (foto Instagram concessa)
Lo chef Luca Camboni (foto Instagram concessa)
the interview

Luca Camboni, a chef from Bari Sardo at the "court" of Davos: "My dishes for the greats of the earth."

Thirty-six years old, he's lived in London for thirteen years, where he's been a private chef: "My Sardinian touch? Thanks to Aunt Pina and Grandma Angela, I learned everything from them."
epa12391167 United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media during an Executive Order signing which authorizes the new Trump Gold Card, a visa program to be overseen by the Secretary of Commerce 'that will facilitate the entry of aliens who have demonstrated their ability and desire to advance the interests of the United States by voluntarily providing a significant financial gift to the nation' in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 19 September 2025. EPA/Aaron Schwartz / POOL
epa12391167 United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media during an Executive Order signing which authorizes the new Trump Gold Card, a visa program to be overseen by the Secretary of Commerce 'that will facilitate the entry of aliens who have demonstrated their ability and desire to advance the interests of the United States by voluntarily providing a significant financial gift to the nation' in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 19 September 2025. EPA/Aaron Schwartz / POOL
the agreement

TikTok, it's official: the separation of its American operations has been finalized.

Trump "saves" the app, establishing a US joint venture. The tycoon thanks Xi for "working with the United States."
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
New Year's Eve massacre

Crans-Montana Tragedy: Elsa Awakes from a Coma and Recognizes Her Parents

The fifteen-year-old student from Biella is hospitalized in Zurich. Her father: "It's a great feeling."
Il bimbo di cinque anni arrestato dagli agenti dell'immigrazione alla periferia di Minneapolis (Columbia Heights Public Schools via Ansa)
Il bimbo di cinque anni arrestato dagli agenti dell'immigrazione alla periferia di Minneapolis (Columbia Heights Public Schools via Ansa)
USA

Shock in Minneapolis: ICE arrests a 5-year-old boy: "He was used as bait to capture his father."

The viral photo shows the boy now being held in a Texas detention center: "How can he be considered a criminal?" The officials deny it.
(Ansa-Epa)
(Ansa-Epa)
in Davos

Trump's "Board of Peace" is born: around twenty member states, Italy (for now) not

The Peace Council launched by the US President has signed its founding act. Meloni: "We are open to joining, but it's constitutionally incompatible."
Donald Trump (foto Ansa/Epa)
Donald Trump (foto Ansa/Epa)
The tycoon

Trump, the Davos show, then backtracks: no tariffs for Greenland. Meloni: "A positive choice."

The US president tries to ease tensions: "The decision was made after a very positive meeting with NATO Secretary Mark Rutte."
epa12668943 Ambulances and rescue personnel approach the Congress Center following reports of a small fire, during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, 21 January 2026. The 2026 summit, running from 19 to 23 January and held under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue,' brings together global political leaders, corporate executives, and scientists to address international challenges. EPA/LAURENT GILLIERON
epa12668943 Ambulances and rescue personnel approach the Congress Center following reports of a small fire, during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, 21 January 2026. The 2026 summit, running from 19 to 23 January and held under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue,' brings together global political leaders, corporate executives, and scientists to address international challenges. EPA/LAURENT GILLIERON
Swiss

Davos, fire near a hotel. Lilli Gruber: "They evacuated us."

The journalist's testimony live on Otto e Mezzo
epa11838942 Former US President Bill Clinton (L) and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) arrive for Donald Trump’s inauguration as the next President of the United States in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump, who defeated Kamala Harris, is being sworn in today as the 47th president of the United States. EPA/SHAWN THEW / POOL
epa11838942 Former US President Bill Clinton (L) and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) arrive for Donald Trump’s inauguration as the next President of the United States in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump, who defeated Kamala Harris, is being sworn in today as the 47th president of the United States. EPA/SHAWN THEW / POOL
USA

Epstein case: Contempt of Congress proceedings launched against the Clintons

The former presidential couple (who face prison) do not want to testify but seek a settlement
Donald Trump a Davos (Ansa-Epa)
Donald Trump a Davos (Ansa-Epa)
Davos

Trump: "Only we can defend Greenland. Wind farms? A waste of money. Europe is going in the wrong direction."

At the World Economic Forum, Washington's leader called for "immediate negotiations" to acquire the Arctic island. And on the economy: "With me, the US is the driving force of the planet."
epa12666268 US President Donald J Trump speaks to the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2026. President Trump is heading to Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum. EPA/Aaron Schwartz / POOL
epa12666268 US President Donald J Trump speaks to the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2026. President Trump is heading to Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum. EPA/Aaron Schwartz / POOL
USA

Air Force One breakdown: Trump forced to change planes. Bressent: "He'll arrive in Davos three hours late."

The tycoon's speech at the Economic Forum was followed with particular attention due to the "Greenland" case.
epa12666053 Generalitat's firemen work at the place where a train crashed with a collapsed wall which fell to the via at Gelida city in Barcelona, Spain, 20 January 2026. The train machinist died and fifteen people were injured. EPA/Alberto Estevez
epa12666053 Generalitat's firemen work at the place where a train crashed with a collapsed wall which fell to the via at Gelida city in Barcelona, Spain, 20 January 2026. The train machinist died and fifteen people were injured. EPA/Alberto Estevez
the tragedy

Another train accident in Spain, one dead and dozens injured

With the country still mourning the 42 victims in Andalusia, another incident has put the spotlight on high-speed rail safety.
Un fermo immagine tratto da un video pubblicato su X dalla Guardia Civil mostra un momento successivo all'incidente ferroviario che ha coinvolto due treni sulla linea di alta velocità Madrid-Andalusia ad Adamuz (Cordoba), 19 gennaio 2026. (Foto archivio)
Un fermo immagine tratto da un video pubblicato su X dalla Guardia Civil mostra un momento successivo all'incidente ferroviario che ha coinvolto due treni sulla linea di alta velocità Madrid-Andalusia ad Adamuz (Cordoba), 19 gennaio 2026. (Foto archivio)
Foreign Affairs

Spain: Another train derails, injuring at least 20.

A retaining wall collapses on a rain train in Catalonia.
epa12664402 French President Emmanuel Macron attends a plenary session at the Congress Hall during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, 20 January 2026. The meeting, held under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue,' brings together entrepreneurs, scientists, and corporate and political leaders and runs from 19 to 23 January. EPA/GIAN EHRENZELLER
epa12664402 French President Emmanuel Macron attends a plenary session at the Congress Hall during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, 20 January 2026. The meeting, held under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue,' brings together entrepreneurs, scientists, and corporate and political leaders and runs from 19 to 23 January. EPA/GIAN EHRENZELLER
the speech

Clash with Trump, Macron: "Imperial ambitions are back, international law is being trampled upon."

France and Europe must "defend effective multilateralism," the president said at the Davos Forum. Sunglasses for a "benign disorder."
Un fermo immagine tratto da un video pubblicato su X dalla Guardia Civil mostra un momento successivo all'incidente ferroviario che ha coinvolto due treni sulla linea di alta velocità Madrid-Andalusia ad Adamuz (Cordoba), 19 gennaio 2026. X GUARDIA CIVIL+++ ATTENZIONE LA FOTO NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA O RIPRODOTTA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA+++ NPK +++
Un fermo immagine tratto da un video pubblicato su X dalla Guardia Civil mostra un momento successivo all'incidente ferroviario che ha coinvolto due treni sulla linea di alta velocità Madrid-Andalusia ad Adamuz (Cordoba), 19 gennaio 2026. X GUARDIA CIVIL+++ ATTENZIONE LA FOTO NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA O RIPRODOTTA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA+++ NPK +++
Spain

Andalusia train disaster death toll rises to 41

A body was found among the carriages, two more are being searched for
Il fotomontaggio postato da Trump
Il fotomontaggio postato da Trump
High voltage

Greenland, Trump doesn't back down: "We have to have it; there won't be much resistance." Then he threatens: "200% tariffs on French wines."

A photomontage of the American flag and a sign saying "US territory from 2026" is circulating on social media.
Trump (foto EPA/CHRIS KLEPONIS / POOL)
Trump (foto EPA/CHRIS KLEPONIS / POOL)
the statements

Greenland in the crosshairs, Trump to Norway: "I no longer feel compelled to think only of peace."

Letter to the Norwegian Prime Minister: "Denmark cannot protect Greenland." Europe moves toward tariffs against the US, Tajani: "Dialogue is needed."
Spain

Two trains derail in Andalusia, killing 39 and injuring dozens. "The broken joint was found."

The accident on the high-speed train: according to technicians, the fault had been present for some time
Metro in Giappone, immagine simbolo (Ansa)
Metro in Giappone, immagine simbolo (Ansa)
safety

Japan launches major anti-harassment plan for female students as university exams begin.

More police and an app to combat "chikan" on trains: social media is rife with explicit posts and incitement to violence.