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Albania's judicial reform 10 years on: Hope without justice In 2016, Albania launched a reform program aimed at strengthening its judiciary and making it a pillar in the fight against corruption. The murder of a judge last October has reignited the debate about this reform. Memorial for Swiss bar blaze victims catches fire A makeshift memorial for the 41 people killed on News Years Eve at the resort inferno in Crans-Montana, caught fire. The memorial site was a place for mourners to place candles, messages and plush toys. Iranian Nobel laureate sentenced to over 7 more years Narges Mohammadi, awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize while in prison, has received additional prison sentences for "gathering and collusion" among other charges. UK PM aide quits over pick of Epstein-linked US envoy Keir Starmer's top aide Morgan McSweeney has quit amid fallout over the appointment of Britain's former US ambassador. Criticism has mounted as new details emerged of the appointee's links to Jeffrey Epstein. Germany's Aicher wins Olympic ski silver as Vonn crashes Germany has earned its first medal of the Winter Games as Emma Aicher finished second in a tight downhill ski race. The event was disrupted after US skier Lindsey Vonn was airlifted away following a severe fall. Could Hungary win its case against the EU's Russian gas ban? The EU has banned the import of all Russian gas by the end of 2027. Hungary is taking the matter to the European Court of Justice — and some legal experts think it might have a chance. Arrest in Dubai after shooting of Russian general — FSB A Russian national has been detained in the United Arab Emirates in connection with Friday's shooting of military intelligence officer ⁠Vladimir ‍Alekseyev. The Kremlin blamed Ukraine for the attempted assassination. Portugal: Socialist tipped for presidential election win Though the far right reached the second round for the first time, veteran politician Antonio Jose Seguro is expected to win up to two-thirds of the vote. US, Russia vie for influence in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso The United States is reshaping its approach to Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso as Russia expands the footprint of its Africa Corps across the Sahel region. Milan: Protest ends in clashes near Olympic Village Police used tear gas and water cannons on dozens of protesters near the Olympic Village in Milan. Protesters were demonstrating over the environmental impact of the games and also the presence of US ICE agents. Syria and Saudi Arabia sign major investment package The government in Damascus and the kingdom signed a series of agreements in key areas, including telecommunications and aviation. Syria is looking to strengthen its economy after years of civil war. Greenland, Denmark say US talks positive but future unclear The foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark say they hope to resolve the existential threat posed to both by US President Donald Trump's obsession with taking possession of the autonomous Arctic territory. How nonviolent protest can break autocratic rule People in Minnesota have used creative tactics to push back against ICE. History shows that nonviolent resistance can topple authoritarian power. But how?