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Latest Mediterranean migrant shipwrecks put 2026 among deadliest years on record

More than 180 people are missing or feared dead after several boats attempting to reach Europe from North Africa got into difficulty. According to the United Nations' migration agency, the most recent shipwrecks have brought the number of deaths reported in the Mediterranean Sea to nearly 1,000 this year.

Radio France Internationale

HMS Dragon docks in Mediterranean after 'minor' water system issue

The Royal Navy destroyer is going into port but remains ready to sail at short notice, the MoD says

Evening Standard

HMS Dragon docks in eastern Mediterranean after problems with water systems

Royal Navy type 45 destroyer deployed to reinforce security around RAF base in Cyprus to undergo short maintenance stop, says MoD

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UK’s HMS Dragon docks due to technical issue after being sent to protect Britain’s air bases in Cyprus

The Royal Navy destroyer ‘is undertaking a routine logistics’

The Independent UK

Ukrainian forces operating in Libya have attacked a Russian tanker, officials say

Two Libyan officials say that Ukrainian forces are operating in western Libya and that they used the region to strike a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean last month

The Independent UK

Over 80 migrants are missing from a boat that capsized after leaving Libya, UN says

The U.N. migration agency says that more than 80 migrants went missing after a boat that departed a Libyan coastal town capsized in the central Mediterranean

The Independent UK

Over 180 dead or missing in Mediterranean in last 10 days, UN migration agency says

The IOM has previously highlighted the Central Mediterranean as the deadliest migration corridor in the world.

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Gas discovery off Egypt's coast comes at a critical moment for Iran war

ENI and Egypt have announced a significant gas discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean — a potential boost for Cairo as the Iran war sends energy import costs rocketing.

Euronews

Ukrainian forces operating in western Libya as covert war grows

Ukrainian military forces are operating in western Libya and were behind a recent attack on a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean, an RFI investigation has found. The findings point to a largely covert confrontation between Kyiv and Moscow as they compete for influence on Libyan territory, four years into their…

Radio France Internationale

More than 70 people feared dead after migrant boat capsizes in the central Mediterranean

A boat carrying around 105 people capsized in the central Mediterranean Sea after departing from Libya on Saturday. Two bodies were recovered and at least 70 are missing, according to NGOs Mediterranea Saving Humans and Sea-Watch.

Euronews

Shroud of Turin, claimed to be Jesus' burial cloth, contaminated with carrot and red coral DNA

An analysis of samples taken from the Shroud of Turin, the cloth thought by some to have been wrapped around Jesus, reveals a rich tapestry of animal and plant DNA. But what does it mean?

LiveScience

What lies beneath the Mediterranean will shock you: Ancient shipwrecks expose gold, coins, and forgotten histories

Beneath the surface of just a few meters of water lie two shipwrecks from ancient times near the coast of Caesarea, revealing an understanding of what happened in the past concerning the use of ships. This discovery near the Mediterranean Sea contains valuable gold, coins, and other items related to…

The Times of India

The best family-friendly hotels in Cyprus, with water parks, pony clubs and more

A perennial favourite with families, this Mediterranean island has plenty of accomodation options to keep all generations happy. Our local expert picks the very best

The Independent UK

Sea-Watch rescue 44 migrants from abandoned oil rig in Mediterranean

Dozens of migrants have been rescued from an abandoned Mediterranean oil rig. It is the second incident of its kind this week, highlighting the dangers of the North Africa crossing.

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Route des Vacances: a gastronomic driving holiday from Paris to the Mediterranean

The RN7 road to the Côte d’Azur is enjoying a renaissance among lovers of slow travel in search of offbeat France

The Guardian - UK

Tim Dowling: spring has sprung – and so has our tortoise

I’m on the sofa with a beer, watching a show where people always end up not buying property in Mediterranean resorts

Livingetc

How to Make an Olive Tree Look Expensive in a Garden — Advice From a Designer Who Nailed the Elevated Mediterranean Look at This London Home

This garden in North West London is the epitome of Mediterranean chic, and it's the olive trees that are the heroes of the planting scheme

The Guardian - UK

Not if, but when: how Spain’s coastal towns are preparing for tsunamis

In the holiday hotspots of the Costa del Sol, the risks are rarely mentioned. But in neighbouring Cádiz, the country’s first tsunami-ready town is leading by example

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The Times of India

Buried for 2,500 years: giant lost structure discovered beneath Egypt’s Nile Delta

Archaeologists have uncovered a huge mud-brick building, 2,500 years old, that has been buried underneath the silty deposits and waterlogged sediments of the Nile Delta, Egypt, for thousands of years, using non-invasive geophysical methods such as magnetometry and electrical resistivity tomographic techniques. The structure was located as part of a…

Euronews

Dozens killed in separate migrant boat shipwrecks off Italian and Turkish coasts

So far this year, 624 migrants have died or gone missing in central Mediterranean, according to the UN's International Organisation for Migration (IOM).

Homes & Gardens

Madonna's Early 2000s Lap Pool Exuded Mediterranean-inspired Tranquility – and Replicating Her Serene Look Couldn't Be Easier

The Queen of Pop's Beverly Hills pool was a slice of Southern Italy in California in the year 2000 – and it's even more aspirational than ever in 2026

The Independent UK

Why Malta is one of Europe’s greatest open-air history museums

Temples that predate the Pyramids, lavishly decorated cathedrals and hushed walled cities – Malta is a treasure chest of fascinating historical sights

Homes & Gardens

7 Resilient Plants To Grow Near Walls In Small Gardens – That Won’t Cook In Summer

Grow near walls in small gardens successfully by choosing heat-tolerant plants that thrive in sun-baked microclimates rather than struggling in them

Homes & Gardens

How Kris Jenner’s Pool Area Keeps the Glamorous Livable Luxury Trend Alive for Summer 2026

Kris defines this summer's biggest trend – her Mediterranean-inspired backyard perfects the intricate art of livable luxury

LiveScience

A gut microbe linked to the Mediterranean diet boosts muscle strength in mice

Researchers are exploring the prospect of using gut bacteria to boost muscle strength, after zeroing in on a microbe that does this in mice

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