January 3, 2026

Man Shot Dead in Melbourne’s Fitzroy, Homicide Unit Investigates

A man was shot and killed near Brunswick and King William streets in Fitzroy last night. Police are hunting suspects after a vehicle fled the scene. No arrests yet.

January 3, 2026

Worker Missing After Roof Collapse at Queensland's Curragh Coalmine; Rescue Ongoing

A roof collapse at Curragh coalmine in Queensland has left one worker missing and another injured. Rescue teams are searching underground, while emergency crews work around the clock.

January 3, 2026

BBC Settles With Israeli Family Over Filming Home After Hamas Attack

BBC has agreed to pay £28,000 to the Horenstein family after filming inside their damaged home in southern Israel following Hamas's October 2023 attack, without the family's permission.

January 3, 2026

Swiss Bar Fire Spread Fast Due to Sparklers Near Foam Ceiling, Killing 40

A deadly New Year's Eve fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, spread quickly after sparklers on champagne bottles touched foam padding on the ceiling. At least 40 people died and 119 were injured. Officials are investigating fire safety, ceiling materials, and exit routes to understand how the blaze grew so fast.

January 3, 2026

Maharashtra Police Arrest Two Men for Raping Minor Migrant Girls in Beed

Two men arrested in Beed for allegedly raping two minor girls from migrant labourer families in Maharashtra. Families face pressure to withdraw complaints. Girls are now in custody and case is under court review.