A fire at a Swiss ski resort bar during New Year celebrations killed at least 40 people and injured 115. Police say identification may take days as investigators examine reports that pyrotechnics ignited flammable materials. Authorities are supporting victims and families.

Shabana Mahmood says the Government will contest a Strasbourg challenge to the decision to strip Shamima Begum of UK citizenship, citing national security and a Supreme Court ruling that backed it. Ministers plan a robust defence and are considering legal options.

Ministers are weighing reforms to combat-immunity rules. Ex‑SAS commanders say the plans would expose troops to legal jeopardy, sap morale and deter recruits, weakening elite units. They urge the PM to shelve the changes and guarantee clearer protections for personnel making rapid operational decisions.

An Egyptian detainee at the centre of a deportation dispute denies promoting hatred, saying his online posts were misrepresented and that activists are targeting him. The case is prompting scrutiny of the Home Office, citizenship removal powers and possible vetting failings.