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An offshore magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred 136 miles south of Ushuaia, Argentina at 9:58 AM, with tremors being felt on land. Tsunami warnings were issued for the Magallanes region of Chile and Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego Province. Evacuations are currently ongoing in both regions.
At least three people have died in Uppsala after a shooting in a hair salon on April 29. Police are searching for the suspect, who is believed to have fled the scene in a vehicle. Authorities have cordoned off the area and urged nearby residents to stay sheltered in place as the investigation continues. The motive remains unknown. Increased security in the area is likely.
Authorities in Athens received an emergency call reporting a bomb threat in the Hellenic Parliament building on April 29. The surrounding area has reportedly been cordoned off, and police have closed Vasilissis Sofias Street to traffic while the investigation is underway. Emergency services are present at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
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