Times Front Page 3rd of January 2026

Families are searching for loved ones after a blaze at a crowded basement bar in Crans-Montana on New Year’s Eve. Several people were killed and others injured. Police are investigating safety standards, including exits and ceiling materials. Among the missing is a former UK school pupil.

Guardian Front Page 3rd of January 2026

Investigators say sparklers fixed to champagne bottles likely ignited the ceiling of a crowded bar in Crans‑Montana, causing a blaze that killed 40. Prosecutors will examine safety compliance, building materials, capacity and exits, and are gathering witness evidence to reconstruct events.