17h. Ventura confirma afastamento de ex-candidato do Chega
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Israel vows to occupy southern Lebanon up to Litani River
Defense Minister Israel Katz says troops will hold a security zone along the Litani and block displaced residents from returning until Israel’s north is deemed safe. The move would control roughly 8–10% of Lebanon’s territory and could trigger mass forced displacement.
Israel says it will intensify strikes on Iran; Tehran vows wider retaliation
Israeli military says air campaign will expand "according to an unaltered plan" as strikes hit Tehran sites tied to missile production. Iran and its Revolutionary Guard threaten attacks on U.S. forces and Gulf facilities while Washington delays an ultimatum on Iran's energy infrastructure to April 6 — a pause that’s already roiling oil markets.
Brilhante Dias urges PS to win back AD voters
At the PS’s 25th Congress in Viseu, the parliamentary leader called for the party to reach out beyond its base and recover trust from those who backed the Aliança Democrática — including some Chega voters. He framed the push as essential to counter what he called worsening housing and health after two years of Luís Montenegro’s government and to position the PS to win the next legislative contest.
Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt lead mediation push to end Iran–US–Israel war
Islamabad offered to host talks as Washington says it has had productive talks with Tehran, even as Iran denies direct US dialogue and the Gulf remains tense.
US sends 15-point peace plan to Iran via Pakistan to end Middle East war
The proposal targets Iran’s nuclear and missile programs and the Strait of Hormuz, with Israel’s role unclear. Tehran has not confirmed acceptance, and the White House says talks are underway even as it extends a 48-hour deadline on energy targets.
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Trump threatens to seize Iran’s Kharg Island and oil if deal fails
The U.S. president said talks are “serious” but warned he could blow up power plants, oil wells and Kharg if Ormuz stays closed and no quick agreement is reached. The island funnels about 90% of Iran’s oil exports, so any disruption would tighten global energy markets.
Sporting beat Santa Clara 4-2 to go four points clear of Porto
Rui Borges’ side erased an early deficit, then managed the game before a late scare and a 95th-minute winner.
Pakistan delivers US ceasefire proposal to Iran; Tehran rejects it
Iran says the US plan is excessive and will end the war only on its own terms, even as oil prices fall on hopes of a deal. The 15-point US draft, relayed via Pakistan, covers nuclear limits, missile caps, and reopening Hormuz in exchange for sanctions relief and civil nuclear support.
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AI adoption stalls: 88% of pilots fail while journalists embrace but worry
A 2025 IDC/Lenovo finding shows most corporate AI pilots never reach production — a gap blamed on data, processes and IT readiness that wastes investment. In Portugal, 70% of journalists say they used generative AI recently and cite productivity gains, but many fear skill loss and damage to trust, creating competing pressures for training and governance.
Portugal elects Socialist António José Seguro president in decisive runoff
Veteran moderate wins roughly two-thirds of the vote against far-right challenger André Ventura; swearing-in set for March 9 after first presidential runoff in four decades.
Portugal holds first presidential runoff in 40 years amid deadly storms and delayed voting
Moderate frontrunner António José Seguro faces far-right challenger André Ventura as floods force limited postponements and turnout concerns loom.
António José Seguro wins Portugal’s presidency in landslide, ending two decades of conservative tenure at Belém
Socialist secures roughly two-thirds of the vote over André Ventura; inauguration set for March 9 as Lisbon readies for cohabitation with a conservative government.
Portugal votes in first presidential run-off in 40 years as storms disrupt balloting
Socialist António José Seguro is favored over far-right challenger André Ventura; flooding forces postponements in hardest-hit areas.
Socialist António José Seguro wins Portugal’s presidency in landslide over far-right rival
Runoff delivers 66.8% and a record 3.48 million votes; turnout reaches 50.1% as storms force limited delays; establishment figures offer swift congratulations while analysts see far right nearing its electoral ceiling.
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