Global News Podcast Tributes paid to dead and injured after fire at Swiss resort
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Jan 2, 2026 
Sarah Rainsford, a BBC correspondent, reports from Crans-Montana on a tragic fire that claimed around 40 lives, delving into community reactions and ongoing investigations. Pallab Ghosh shares fascinating insights into new research showing how psychedelics might treat mental health disorders. Chantelle Hartel discusses a groundbreaking virtual reality initiative helping traumatized children in Gaza. Mimi Swaby covers the neutralization of a key leader from the Tren de Aragua gang, emphasizing its international implications.
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Survivor's Account Of The Crans-Montana Fire
- Ilana Shaw described arriving to chaos after friends were burned and moved between bars during the fire.
- He said "It was like a horror movie" as people screamed and couldn't escape the basement area.
Accident Ruling Highlights Safety Concerns
- Authorities treat the resort blaze as an accident and have not ruled out safety violations by the bar owners.
- Investigators note many victims were trapped in a basement with a narrow entry and exit, raising safety questions.
Targeted Killings Send Signals But Don't End Gangs
- Colombia says it "neutralised" Tren de Aragua leader El Viejo, implying he was killed in a joint operation.
- Mimi Swaby notes such killings often serve as warnings but leaders are quickly replaced in criminal gangs.