Three gas-canister blasts target New Democracy officials in Thessaloniki, five injured, one critically · Pollar

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1,943 dead and Doha bargaining

Venezuela searches ruins as Hormuz talks, heat and Trump disclosures test trust

The past half-day brought the familiar mix of emergency and calculation. Venezuela’s earthquake response moved from rescue toward grim accounting, while diplomats in Doha tried to keep oil moving and European authorities tightened rules on heat, platforms and parcels.

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Demography and migration

Portugal launched a new national immigration framework to address demographic and labour needs, aligning with the dual approach seen in other member states.

Three gas-canister blasts target New Democracy officials in Thessaloniki, five injured, one critically · Pollar