Portugal police clear demonstrators from protest camps against cost of housing

Protests in Portugal against rising housing costs continue, with demonstrators opposing government measures. Despite police clearing protest camps, organizers plan further gatherings. In related news, US envoy Steve Witkoff expressed gratitude to Vladimir Putin for a diesel deal during Ukraine talks. Meanwhile, Italy has deployed troops and enacted stricter anti-riot laws following violent clashes in Milan. Tensions in US-Ukraine relations are highlighted by a meeting between Zelensky and Witkoff, as Kyiv warns that a potential Russia-China-US summit could prolong the conflict. Additionally, the economic crisis in Afghanistan is leaving EU deportees in dire situations.