Europe - Mediterranean
Planned U.S. ICE Security Presence at Winter Olympics Draws Scrutiny in Italy
A political controversy is emerging in Italy ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina following reports that agents from the…
France’s lawmakers vote to ban social media for under-15s
Lawmakers in France's National Assembly on Monday passed a bill that would ban children under 15 years old from usingsocial media. They…
Hundreds feared missing or dead trying to cross the Mediterranean
Hundreds of people are feared dead or missing after attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea, with reports of multiple shipwrecks in the…
Italy declares state of emergency after storms in southern regions
Italy's government on Monday declared a state of emergency for southern regions battered by a violent storm last week, pledging swift financial…
France probes link between two baby deaths and milk formula
French investigators are examining the deaths of two infants who had consumed baby formula products that were subject to a precautionary recall…
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in Ukraine and Beyond
On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV addressed the faithful, urging them to pray for peace in regions afflicted by conflict. He specifically highlighted…
Unprecedented 16.66-Metre Wave Recorded in Sicily Channel During Cyclone Harry
Cyclone Harry has marked a clear turning point in the history of meteorology and oceanography, not only for Italy but also at…
France seizes suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker
France says it has seized an oil tanker in the Mediterranean suspected of being part of Russia's sanction-busting "shadow fleet". French President…
Two dead as rainstorm pound Greece
Two people died on Wednesday in Greece after torrential rain flooded homes and businesses in Athens and other parts of the country,…
Italy Delays New Security Law as Disputes Focus on Knives and Youth Crime
Italy’s government is taking more time to finalise a new national security decree, as internal disagreements persist over how tough the measures…
Severe Storms Continue to Batter Southern Italy, With Sicily Under Sustained Pressure
Southern Italy is continuing to be battered by a powerful winter storm system, with Sicily facing the most severe and prolonged impact.…
UPDATED: Hundreds Evacuated, Schools Closed Across Sicily as Civil Protection Activates Crisis Measures
Sicily’s regional Civil Protection authority has urged mayors to issue evacuation orders across several high-risk areas, leading to the displacement of around…