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Former British schoolgirl missing after Swiss ski resort fire

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Russia puts death toll from Ukrainian strike on village at 27

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Teen Italian golfer named as first victim of tragic Swiss resort fire

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Watch: Man swats at flames before Swiss ski resort fire turns deadly

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Survivor escaped deadly Swiss fire 'in a frenzy' as it was engulfed

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Australian man reportedly killed fighting alongside Ukrainian forces

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Seven dead after Europe-bound migrant boat capsizes off Gambian coast

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