Officials in Crans-Montana, the Swiss alpine resort town where a bar fire killed 40 people last week, are facing growing accusations of lax oversight.
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Why Is the ‘City of Baths’ Running Out of Bathhouses?
In Budapest, political disputes and aging infrastructure have led to cascading problems, and prolonged closings, at several of the city’s beloved baths.
Mayor-Elect in Critical Condition After Stabbing in Western Germany
Iris Stalzer, the incoming mayor of Herdecke, was found stabbed in her home, officials said. It was initially unclear whether it had been a targeted attack.
A Miles-Long Cave in Kentucky Was a Smelly Disaster. Now It’s Spectacular.
Hidden River Cave was once filled with heavy metals and sewage that made the surrounding town smell awful. After a cleanup, it became a tourist draw.
Statue of French General Accused of Torture Divides His Hometown
An effort to have a statue of Marcel Bigeard removed has reignited the debate over how the colonial past should be remembered.
Philadelphia Union Reaches Deal to End Strike That Led to Trash Pileup
The city’s largest public sector union and the mayor reached a tentative deal, ending a work stoppage that led to piles of trash on the streets.
Manila’s Returning Mayor Has a Mountain to Climb. It’s Made of Garbage.
Mayor Francisco Domagoso declared a state of emergency in the Philippine capital with piles of garbage left uncollected by contractors saying they had not been paid.
Reform UK Surges as Conservatives Lose Seats: 4 Local Elections Takeaways
Britain’s two main parties suffered significant losses in municipal and mayoral votes as Reform U.K., a right-wing populist party, surged ahead.
What to Know About the First U.K. Local Elections Under Keir Starmer
Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party, Reform U.K., hopes to win hundreds of municipal seats and potentially a special election as voters express frustration with Britain’s two main parties.