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Migrant rescue vessel Ocean Viking back at sea after Libyan coast guard attacks

After months out of service following an armed attack in international waters, SOS Méditerranée’s migrant rescue vessel, the Ocean Viking, has resumed operations in the central Mediterranean. In an interview with RFI, Claire Juchat, the NGO’s operations manager, described returning to sea as a relief but said that tensions with…

Radio France Internationale

A forgotten explorer, the first Greek who reached Britain 1,500 years before modern travel

History tends to cluster its explorers in the same few centuries, frequently ignoring older figures whose expeditions left fewer evidence. Long before Marco Polo travelled east or Columbus crossed the Atlantic, a Greek adventurer from the Mediterranean is believed to have sailed into portions of Europe that were well outside…

The Times of India

Olives have been essential to life in Italy for at least 6,000 years – far longer than we thought

How far back does the rich history of Italian olives and oil stretch? My new research, synthesising and reevaluating existing archaeological evidence, suggests olive trees have been exploited for more than 6,000 years. The first Italian olive oil was produced perhaps 4,000 years ago.

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Why the Nordic diet is being called the new Mediterranean – and how to eat it

Move over olive oil and tomatoes: smoked fish, rye and berries are quietly reshaping what healthy eating looks like in 2026. Here’s why the Nordic diet is gaining Mediterranean-level hype – and how to bring it to your own table

The Independent UK

Why the World’s Super Rich Rent Yachts in Ibiza

The Ultimate Luxury Lifestyle Guide to the Mediterranean’s Elite Playground

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Moroccan pirate queen Sayyida al-Hurra was largely omitted from history books, but now she's in Civilization 7 thanks to a professor's curiosity and years of research

How one of the Mediterranean's least-known pirates became a strategy-game star.

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Hundreds of migrants feared dead in Mediterranean shipwrecks since start of 2026, UN says

The IOM highlighted that the Central Mediterranean remains the deadliest migration corridor in the world, with at least 1,340 people losing their lives there last year alone.

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Hundreds feared dead in attempt to cross Mediterranean during cyclone

Fifty killed in one incident as Italian authorities estimate 380 people may have drowned last week

The Guardian - UK

Eight of the most beautiful places on the French Riviera to enjoy the backdrop to White Lotus season 4

From golden beaches to storybook villages and handsome harbors, we’ve pinpointed some of the French Riviera’s standout destinations

The Independent UK

Kuwait Airways unveils summer 2026 plan with 11 new destinations

Kuwait Airways is expanding its international network with 11 new summer 2026 destinations, including European and Mediterranean cities. This strategic move aims to diversify offerings and cater to rising travel demand. Additionally, a limited-time 15% discount on economy class flights is available for bookings made between January 22 and February…

The Times of India

Which European countries will heatwaves hit hardest by 2100?

As heatwave records are broken each year in Europe, countries across the continent are being hit particularly hard by climate change. However, Mediterranean countries aren't topping the list as expected.

Euronews

Royal Navy boat helps French seize Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in the Mediterranean

Defence Secretary John Healey vowed to ‘choke off funds’ that fuel Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard

This stylish Mallorcan hotel is the perfect low-key luxury escape

HOTELS : Just minutes from one of Mallorca’s most beautiful beaches, Will Kirby checks into Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel Es Tren for a laidback stay that captures the Mediterranean spirit

The Independent UK

French navy intercepts suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in Mediterranean

Emmanuel Macron says the oil tanker was boarded and searched ‘subject to international sanctions’

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The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Greenland warns of ‘red line’ and New Zealand landslide kills two

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Greenland issues statement over Trump deal and warns of ‘red line’ Desperate search for missing people after deadly New Zealand landslide The countries joining Trump’s Board of Peace – and those who declined Man ‘crying for help for…

Radio France Internationale

French navy intercepts sanctioned Russian tanker in Mediterranean

France intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday in a joint operation with allies targeting Moscow’s so-called shadow fleet, which enables Russia to export oil despite sanctions imposed following its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

France's Navy intercepts an oil tanker in the Mediterranean sailing from Russia

Officials say that France’s Navy, working with intelligence provided by the United Kingdom, intercepted an oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea that traveled from Russia, in a mission targeting the sanctioned Russian shadow fleet

The Independent UK

French navy intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in the Mediterranean

Macron says the operation has been carried out with the help of British forces

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Euronews

France's Navy intercepts sanctioned oil tanker in the Mediterranean sailing from Russia

French maritime authorities for the Mediterranean said the ship, the Grinch, is suspected of operating with a false flag.

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Mediterranean bathrooms are a big trend for 2026 – these new holiday-inspired picks from H&M Home nail the trend

This is how I'm bringing a holiday to my home this January

Euronews

Storm Harry hits Malta, Corsica and Catalonia with floods

Storm Harry caused significant flooding and damage across the Mediterranean, with Malta, Lipari, Corsica, and Catalonia experiencing severe weather conditions.

The Independent UK

Here is how P&O Cruises passengers can party with DJ Pete Tong

The legendary broadcaster will join a western Mediterranean voyage later this year

Woman & Home

Forget Mediterranean - the Nordic diet is a feast for the eyes and our health

A certified nutritionist explains what the Nordic diet is, the foods it includes, and the unique benefits of changing up your shopping list this year

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Trump ‘discussing buying’ Greenland and protests erupt in Iran

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today Trump ‘actively discussing’ buying Greenland after not ruling out military action Protests erupt in Iran as at least 36 die and over 1,200 are detained Violence predicted in Venezuela after US invasion French film star to be laid…

The Independent UK

The best cruises to see the 2026 total solar eclipse

Get a front row seat for the solar eclipse from the comfort of a cruise ship

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