Investigators believe fireworks held near the ceiling caused the fire at the Swiss ski resort.
The deadly fire that engulfed a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, which killed about 40 people and injured over 100, is suspected to have been caused by decorative fireworks placed on champagne bottles and held too close to the ceiling.
Investigators say footage and evidence show that the flames spread extremely quickly, perhaps favored by the ceiling materials and the overcrowding of the environment.
Authorities are investigating compliance with safety regulations, while the identification of victims continues and many of the injured are still in critical condition.
Tents supplied to displaced Palestinians 'insufficient for Gaza winter'
Thousands of tents for displaced Palestinians in Gaza supplied by China, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are proving unsuitable for winter conditions, as they are not resistant to rain and wind, being damaged or toppled during recent storms.
According to an assessment compiled by the Palestine Shelter Cluster, these shelters directly affect about 235,000 people and many of them will need to be replaced, while the tents donated by Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the UN meet the standards.
The humanitarian situation remains critical, with the majority of Gaza's population still displaced, a lack of safe shelter, basic services almost non-existent, and ongoing obstacles to the delivery of aid.
Explosions reported in Venezuela's capital, Caracas
In the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, several explosions were reported during the early morning hours, accompanied by loud noises and low-flying aircraft, while part of the south of the city was left without electricity.
According to witnesses and the Associated Press, at least seven explosions were heard around 2:00 a.m., sending residents out into the streets, while their cause remains unclear.
The incident comes at a time of heightened tensions between the US and Venezuela, but Venezuelan authorities and the Pentagon have not yet given an official response.
New bone analysis reveals 'earliest ancestor of humanity', but doubts remain
A new analysis of bones suggests that Sahelanthropus tchadensis, a species similar to great apes that lived in Africa about 7 million years ago, may be the earliest candidate for an ancestor of the human lineage, as it exhibits adaptations for bipedal walking.
Researchers rely on features of the thigh bone and forearm that are associated with standing, but some scientists remain skeptical and consider the evidence weak or unclear.
The debate remains open, and most agree that more fossils are needed to definitively determine the role of this species in human evolution.
