/*
Theme Name: HPL Consultancy
Theme URI: https://hplconsultancy.co.uk
Author: Krimson
Author URI: https://krimson.co.uk
Description: Custom WordPress theme for HPL Consultancy - Inspiring Healthy Futures. Built with ACF Blocks for full Gutenberg editing.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 8.0
License: Proprietary
Text Domain: hplc
*/

/* ============================================
   CSS VARIABLES & ROOT
   ============================================ */
@import url('https://fonts.cdnfonts.com/css/super-boys');

:root {
    /* Brand Colours */
    --primary-blue: #2192ff;
    --primary-green: #38e54d;
    --lime-green: #9cff2e;
    --yellow: #fdff00;

    /* Text Colours */
    --dark-text: #1a2a3a;
    --light-text: #5a6c7d;
    --white: #ffffff;

    /* Backgrounds */
    --light-bg: #f8f9fa;

    /* Gradients */
    --gradient-purple: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
    --gradient-blue: linear-gradient(135deg, #2192ff 0%, #667eea 100%);
    --gradient-green: linear-gradient(135deg, #38e54d 0%, #9cff2e 100%);
    --gradient-yellow: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdff00 0%, #9cff2e 100%);
    --gradient-grey: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f7fa 0%, #e4e8ed 100%);

    /* Section-specific hero gradients */
    --hero-consultancy: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
    --hero-careers: linear-gradient(135deg, #2192ff 0%, #667eea 100%);
    --hero-competition: linear-gradient(135deg, #38e54d 0%, #9cff2e 100%);
    --hero-about: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);

    /* Spacing */
    --section-padding: 100px;
    --card-radius: 20px;
}

/* ============================================
   RESET & BASE STYLES
   ============================================ */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* Professional Montserrat headings - default for most pages */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Fun Super Boys font - only for competition page */
.fun-headings h1,
.fun-headings h2,
.fun-headings h3,
.fun-headings h4 {
    font-family: 'Super Boys', 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 0;
}

h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.section-title h2 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--light-text);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ============================================
   NAVIGATION - Professional Green Bar
   ============================================ */
.navigation-wrapper {
    position: fixed;
    width: 100%;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    background: var(--primary-green);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.navigation-wrapper.scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-green) 0%, #2ed840 100%);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
}

.header-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
}

.header-logo img {
    height: 50px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.header-logo:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-menu li a {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.nav-menu li a:hover,
.nav-menu li a.active,
.nav-menu li.current-menu-item > a,
.nav-menu li.current_page_item > a {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.nav-cta,
.nav-menu li:last-child > a {
    background: var(--white) !important;
    color: var(--primary-green) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.nav-cta:hover,
.nav-menu li:last-child > a:hover {
    background: var(--yellow) !important;
    color: var(--dark-text) !important;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 10px;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle span {
    width: 28px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(6px, 6px);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(6px, -6px);
}

/* ============================================
   HERO SECTIONS
   ============================================ */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
}

.hero .grid-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
}

.hero-home {
    background: var(--hero-consultancy);
}

.hero-careers {
    background: var(--hero-careers);
}

.hero-competition {
    background: var(--hero-competition);
}

.hero-consultancy {
    background: var(--gradient-blue);
}

.hero-about {
    background: var(--hero-about);
}

.hero-sub {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 180px 0 120px;
}

/* Floating Shapes Animation */
.floating-shapes {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.1;
}

.shape-1 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: var(--white);
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.shape-2 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: var(--yellow);
    bottom: 20%;
    left: 5%;
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.shape-3 {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: var(--lime-green);
    top: 40%;
    right: 10%;
    animation: float 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {
    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-30px) rotate(5deg);
    }
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: var(--white);
}

.hero-content h1,
.hero-content h2,
.hero-content h3,
.hero-content h4,
.hero-content p {
    color: var(--white);
}

.hero-content h1 {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero-subtitle,
.hero-content .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
    color: var(--white);
    opacity: 0.95;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Mascot Animation */
.mascot-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding-right: 20px;
}

.mascot-glow {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.mascot-glow::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 120%;
    height: 120%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: glow-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.mascot-character {
    animation: bounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

@keyframes bounce {
    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }
}

@keyframes glow-pulse {
    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.8;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================ */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    background: var(--yellow);
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--white);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.btn-green {
    background: var(--primary-green);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-green:hover {
    background: var(--lime-green);
    color: var(--dark-text);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ============================================
   STATS SECTION
   ============================================ */
.stats-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background: var(--light-bg);
}

.stat-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.stat-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
    color: var(--light-text);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ============================================
   PROGRAMME CARDS (Gateway)
   ============================================ */
.programmes-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

.gateway-card {
    display: block;
    border-radius: 25px;
    padding: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 350px;
}

.gateway-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.gateway-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.gateway-card-careers {
    background: var(--gradient-blue);
    color: var(--white);
}

.gateway-card-competition {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdff00 0%, #38e54d 100%);
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.gateway-card-consultancy {
    background: var(--gradient-purple);
    color: var(--white);
}

.gateway-icon {
    font-size: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.gateway-icon svg,
.stat-icon svg,
.cta-icon svg,
.service-icon svg {
    display: inline-block;
}

.gateway-icon svg {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    stroke: white;
}

.stat-icon svg {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
}

.cta-icon svg {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    stroke: white;
}

.service-icon svg {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
}

.gateway-content h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.gateway-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.gateway-arrow {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gateway-card:hover .gateway-arrow {
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

/* ============================================
   MISSION SECTION
   ============================================ */
.mission-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background: var(--white);
    position: relative;
}

.mission-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.mission-content h2 {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.mission-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--light-text);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mission-image {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    opacity: 0.1;
    max-width: 400px;
}

/* ============================================
   NEWS SECTION
   ============================================ */
.news-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background: var(--light-bg);
}

.news-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.news-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.news-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.news-date {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.news-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.news-card p {
    color: var(--light-text);
    line-height: 1.7;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-link {
    color: var(--primary-green);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.news-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* Award Badge */
.award-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd700, #ffaa00);
    color: var(--dark-text);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ============================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================ */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background: var(--gradient-grey);
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: 25px;
    font-size: 6rem;
    color: var(--primary-green);
    opacity: 0.15;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--primary-green));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.author-info strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.author-info span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--light-text);
}

/* ============================================
   CAREER CARDS
   ============================================ */
.careers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.career-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.career-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.career-card-header {
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--gradient-blue);
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
}

.career-card-header.green {
    background: var(--gradient-green);
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.career-card-header.purple {
    background: var(--gradient-purple);
}

.career-card-header.yellow {
    background: var(--gradient-yellow);
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.career-icon {
    font-size: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.career-card-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.career-card-body {
    padding: 2rem;
}

.career-card-body p {
    color: var(--light-text);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.career-highlights {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.career-highlights li {
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    padding-left: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.career-highlights li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--primary-green);
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* ============================================
   TEAM SECTION
   ============================================ */
.team-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

.team-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.team-photo {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 2/3;
    background: var(--gradient-grey);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: var(--light-text);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.team-photo-placeholder {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    color: var(--light-text);
}

.team-photo-placeholder span {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.team-info {
    padding: 2rem;
}

.team-card h3 {
    color: var(--dark-text);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.team-role {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.team-affiliation {
    color: var(--light-text);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.team-bio {
    color: var(--light-text);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ============================================
   PROGRAMME STAGES (Timeline)
   ============================================ */
.stages-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

.stage-timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.stage-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-green), var(--primary-blue));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.stage-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    position: relative;
}

.stage-item:nth-child(even) {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.stage-number {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: var(--gradient-green);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(56, 229, 77, 0.3);
}

.stage-content {
    width: calc(50% - 60px);
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stage-content:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.stage-item:nth-child(even) .stage-content {
    text-align: right;
}

.stage-content h3 {
    color: var(--dark-text);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.stage-content p {
    color: var(--light-text);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================ */
.cta-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background: var(--gradient-purple);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.05'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.cta-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 25px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
}

.cta-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.cta-icon {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue) 0%, var(--primary-green) 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.cta-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-card p {
    color: var(--light-text);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================
   CONTENT BLOCKS (Why Hotels, etc.)
   ============================================ */
.content-block {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.content-block h3 {
    color: var(--dark-text);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.content-block h3 .icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.content-block p {
    color: var(--light-text);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.content-block ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 1rem 0;
}

.content-block ul li {
    padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.content-block ul li::before {
    content: '🏨';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   HOME ACTIVITIES LIST (Competition)
   ============================================ */
.activities-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.activities-list li {
    padding: 1rem 0 1rem 3rem;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.activities-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.activities-list li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 1rem;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: var(--primary-green);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.activities-list li strong {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* ============================================
   CONSULTANCY PAGE SPECIFIC
   ============================================ */
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-align: center;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.service-icon {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.service-card p {
    color: var(--light-text);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================
   NEWS ARTICLE (single post)
   ============================================ */
.news-header {
    background: var(--gradient-blue);
    padding: 180px 0 80px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.news-header-content h1 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.news-meta {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.news-article {
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.news-article-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.news-featured-image {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.news-featured-caption {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--light-text);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: -1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.news-gallery {
    margin: 3rem 0;
}

.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-item img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.news-share {
    margin: 3rem 0;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.share-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.share-btn {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--white);
    background: var(--primary-blue);
}

.share-btn:hover {
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.news-navigation {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: var(--light-bg);
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
footer, .site-footer {
    background: var(--dark-text);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 60px 0 30px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin: 1rem 0;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-social a {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    color: var(--white);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    background: var(--primary-green);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.site-footer h5 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.site-footer ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.site-footer ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.site-footer ul li a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.site-footer ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-green);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    opacity: 0.7;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-green);
}

/* ============================================
   EXPLICIT COLOUR OVERRIDES
   gutenberg-blocks.css sets direct colours on
   h1/h2/h3/h4/p elements. These overrides
   ensure white text on dark/gradient backgrounds.
   ============================================ */

/* Gateway cards - white text on blue/purple */
.gateway-card-careers h3,
.gateway-card-careers p,
.gateway-card-careers .gateway-arrow,
.gateway-card-consultancy h3,
.gateway-card-consultancy p,
.gateway-card-consultancy .gateway-arrow {
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Gateway cards - dark text on yellow/green */
.gateway-card-competition h3,
.gateway-card-competition p,
.gateway-card-competition .gateway-arrow {
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

/* Career card headers - white text on blue/purple */
.career-card-header h3 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.career-card-header.green h3,
.career-card-header.yellow h3 {
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

/* CTA section - white headings on purple gradient */
.cta-section .section-title h2 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.cta-section .section-title .section-subtitle {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* News header - white text on blue gradient */
.news-header h1,
.news-header .news-meta {
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Footer - white headings on dark background */
.site-footer h5,
.site-footer p {
    color: var(--white);
}

.site-footer .footer-brand p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.site-footer .footer-bottom p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* Stat number stays blue on white cards */
.stat-number {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* ============================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */
.fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.fade-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1.5);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .stage-timeline::before {
        left: 30px;
    }

    .stage-number {
        left: 30px;
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .stage-item,
    .stage-item:nth-child(even) {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding-left: 80px;
    }

    .stage-content {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .stage-item:nth-child(even) .stage-content {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --section-padding: 60px;
    }

    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 80%;
        max-width: 350px;
        height: 100vh;
        background: var(--primary-green);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 1rem;
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        right: 0;
    }

    .nav-menu li a {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        padding: 1rem 2rem;
    }

    .hero {
        padding-top: 100px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .mascot-container {
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .mascot-character {
        max-width: 200px !important;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-social {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .team-card {
        max-width: 350px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .nav-container {
        padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    }

    .header-logo img {
        height: 40px;
    }

    .btn {
        padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .stat-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .gateway-card {
        padding: 2rem;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .content-block {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   UTILITY CLASSES
   ============================================ */
.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.text-left {
    text-align: left;
}

.text-right {
    text-align: right;
}

.mb-0 {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mb-1 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mb-2 {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mb-3 {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.mt-2 {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.mt-3 {
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

/* ============================================
   WORDPRESS OVERRIDES
   Strip Gutenberg default block styles
   ============================================ */
.entry-content > * {
    max-width: none;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
}

.wp-block-group,
.wp-block-columns {
    max-width: none;
    padding: 0;
}

/* Remove WP default margin on aligned blocks */
.entry-content .alignfull {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
    max-width: none;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ============================================
   EXPLICIT TEXT COLOUR OVERRIDES
   Required because gutenberg-blocks.css sets
   direct colour on h1/h2/h3/p elements.
   Direct properties beat inherited ones, so
   we must set colour directly on children
   inside coloured-background sections.
   ============================================ */

/* Hero sections - all text white */
.hero-content h1,
.hero-content h2,
.hero-content h3,
.hero-content h4,
.hero-content p,
.hero-content .hero-subtitle {
    color: var(--white);
}

/* CTA section headings */
.cta-section .section-title h2 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.cta-section .section-title p,
.cta-section .section-title .section-subtitle {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* News header (single post) */
.news-header h1,
.news-header p,
.news-header .news-meta {
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Gateway cards - white text on gradient backgrounds */
.gateway-card-careers h3,
.gateway-card-careers p,
.gateway-card-careers .gateway-arrow,
.gateway-card-consultancy h3,
.gateway-card-consultancy p,
.gateway-card-consultancy .gateway-arrow {
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Gateway competition card - dark text on yellow/green */
.gateway-card-competition h3,
.gateway-card-competition p,
.gateway-card-competition .gateway-arrow {
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

/* Career card headers - white text on gradient */
.career-card-header h3 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.career-card-header.green h3,
.career-card-header.yellow h3 {
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

/* Footer text */
.site-footer h5,
.site-footer p,
.site-footer li {
    color: var(--white);
}

.site-footer .footer-brand p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.site-footer ul li,
.site-footer ul li a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* ============================================
   NEWS & ARTICLES - CSS ADDITIONS
   Add these to your existing style.css
   ============================================ */


/* ============================================
   NEWS HEADER (Single Post)
   ============================================ */
.news-header {
    background: var(--hero-consultancy);
    padding: 180px 0 80px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.news-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: url('images/pattern_bg.png') repeat;
    opacity: 0.08;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.news-header-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.news-header-content h1 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.news-header-subtitle {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.news-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.news-meta span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.news-meta svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ============================================
   ARTICLE CONTENT (Single Post Body)
   ============================================ */
.news-article {
    padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
}

.news-article-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.news-article-body p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.news-article-body h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.news-article-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem;
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.news-article-body a {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.news-article-body a:hover {
    border-bottom-color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.news-article-body blockquote {
    background: var(--light-bg);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-green);
    border-radius: 0 15px 15px 0;
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.news-article-body blockquote strong {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.news-article-body ul,
.news-article-body ol {
    margin: 1.5rem 0 1.5rem 2rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
}

.news-article-body li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}


/* ============================================
   FEATURED IMAGE (Inline in article)
   ============================================ */
.news-featured-image {
    margin: 0 0 2.5rem;
}

.news-featured-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.news-featured-caption {
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--light-text);
    font-style: italic;
    text-align: center;
}


/* ============================================
   PHOTO GALLERY (with Lightbox)
   ============================================ */
.news-gallery {
    margin: 3rem 0;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.news-gallery h3 {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}

.gallery-item {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-item:hover::after {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Lightbox expand icon on hover */
.gallery-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='24' height='24' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%231a2a3a' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='15 3 21 3 21 9'/%3E%3Cpolyline points='9 21 3 21 3 15'/%3E%3Cline x1='21' y1='3' x2='14' y2='10'/%3E%3Cline x1='3' y1='21' x2='10' y2='14'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    background-size: 22px;
}

.gallery-item:hover::before {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}


/* ============================================
   LIGHTBOX
   ============================================ */
.lightbox {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92);
    z-index: 10000;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.lightbox.active {
    display: flex;
}

.lightbox-content {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 90vw;
    max-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.lightbox-img {
    max-width: 90vw;
    max-height: 75vh;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -10px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: white;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 10;
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.lightbox-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: none;
    color: white;
    font-size: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.lightbox-nav:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.lightbox-prev {
    left: -80px;
}

.lightbox-next {
    right: -80px;
}

.lightbox-caption {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.lightbox-counter {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}


/* ============================================
   SHARE BUTTONS
   ============================================ */
.news-share {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.news-share h4 {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.share-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.share-btn {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--light-bg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--dark-text);
}

.share-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-green);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(56, 229, 77, 0.3);
}

.share-btn svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}


/* ============================================
   POST NAVIGATION (Prev/Next)
   ============================================ */
.news-navigation {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    background: var(--light-bg);
}

.news-nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.news-nav-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.news-nav-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
}

.news-nav-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    font-weight: 600;
}


/* ============================================
   NEWS CARDS (Loop - with External Link Support)
   ============================================ */
.news-card {
    display: block;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    height: 100%;
}

.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.news-thumbnail {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 3/2;
}

.news-thumbnail img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.news-card:hover .news-thumbnail img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* External link indicator (top-right corner of thumbnail) */
.news-external-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    z-index: 2;
}

.news-external-indicator svg {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* Badge (e.g. "Award Winner") */
.news-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdcb6e, #f39c12);
    color: #1a2a3a;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.news-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.news-date {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.news-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.news-content p {
    color: var(--light-text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.news-link {
    color: var(--primary-green);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.news-card:hover .news-link {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* External card slight visual distinction */
.news-card--external .news-link {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}


/* ============================================
   NEWS GRID SECTION
   ============================================ */
.news-grid-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}


/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .news-header {
        padding: 140px 0 60px;
    }

    .news-meta {
        gap: 0.75rem;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .lightbox-nav {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .lightbox-prev {
        left: 10px;
    }

    .lightbox-next {
        right: 10px;
    }

    .lightbox-close {
        top: -40px;
        right: 0;
    }

    .news-article-body p,
    .news-article-body blockquote {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .share-buttons {
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .gallery-item::before {
        display: none;
    }
}