Bulletin PM briefing on Thursday 1 January | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRom Preston-EllisThursday 01 January 2026 16:30 GMTEyewitness gives chilling account of panic during Le Constellation bar fireHere are five of the biggest stories that you may have missed on New Year’s Day.Around 40 people dead as fire rips through Swiss ski resort bar.Sadiq Khan hits out at ‘bully’ Donald Trump.Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ amber warning with heavy snow forecast.US military releases footage of fatal ‘drug boat’ strikes.Chelsea part company with manager Enzo Maresca.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in