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Search for missing elderly couple after explosion knocks down building in Athens’ Plaka

Search dogs are sifting the rubble on Lysikratous Street as relatives fail to reach the pair by phone, while the Airbnb's co-owner says three guests had been booked into the flat below

Historic two storey building collapses in Plaka after suspected gas explosion, two injured

Two women were freed from a neighbouring property and a passer-by was hurt by debris, as Athens officials declared the collapsed holiday let a total loss and fire service arson investigators began examining the cause

Three maritime flashpoints on high alert: Explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, new attacks in Yemen, and commercial ships hit near Odesa

The risk remains at the highest level for vessels linked to Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, while two merchant ships were struck near Odesa. Explosions on Iran's Qeshm Island have once again heightened uncertainty over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

One dead as huge fire breaks out at Corinth factory following explosion

The fire, which is now under control, was at a factory producing and packaging vinegar

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