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Born in Albania, former chief technology officer is charged with calming the waters after ouster of Sam Altman

New details show that part of the multi-million deal is going towards kitting the Albanian prison service out with new vehicles.

Defending champ Italy needs strong finish to qualify for Euro 2024; Albania, Slovenia can secure group victories; Romania, Israel have outside chances. Twelve teams will qualify, eight already have; Netherlands, Hungary, Serbia best placed. Croatia, Italy in danger of not qualifying directly.

Gareth Southgate’s England team will be there once again but there’s all to play for in many other groups

Some in the Western Balkans country saw it as reciprocation when the leaders of Albania and Italy announced a contentious agreement earlier this week to jointly process some asylum applications of migrants arriving by sea

Move comes hours after Italy unveils plan to build asylum reception centres in Albania for those arriving by sea

Migration experts and activists are planning an agreement between Italy and Albania that would direct thousands of migrants to the Balkan nation while their asylum applications are under review

EU wants to discuss implications of deal after Italy announces new migration policy

Neighbouring country would house up to 3,000 people rescued at sea by Italian boats, with some exceptions for vulnerable groups