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Libya tows drifting Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker to avert a Mediterranean spill

Libyan authorities are towing a damaged Russian “shadow fleet” tanker toward a safe area to prevent an environmental crisis in the Mediterranean

The Independent UK

This Mediterranean-style diet could keep your brain sharp as you age – new study

The Mediterranean diet – rich in olive oil, fish, vegetables and legumes – has long been linked to better heart health. Growing evidence suggests it may also help support brain health as we age, with a brain-focused variation of the diet drawing increasing scientific attention.

The Conversation

Inside the Four Seasons’ first luxury yacht

The inaugural vessel began its maiden voyage last week in the Mediterranean

The Independent UK

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British destroyer HMS Dragon arrives in eastern Mediterranean

Ship arrives three weeks after Iranian-made drone hit British base of RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus

The Guardian - UK

UK destroyer finally arrives near Cyprus almost three weeks after deployment announced

HMS Dragon has a crew of around 200

The Independent UK

Four Seasons launches its first yacht complete with on-board spa plus 11 restaurants and bars

Named Four Seasons I, the vessel will have just 95 suites on board and will sail around the Mediterranean in the summer followed by the Caribbean and Bahamas over the winter.

Euronews

10 Italian-Inspired Tuna Recipes You Can Make in 20 Minutes

Italian cuisine is known for transforming simple ingredients into deeply satisfying meals. One pantry staple that shines in Italian-style cooking is tuna. Whether packed in olive oil or spring water, canned tuna is affordable, versatile, and perfect for quick meals when time is limited.

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I Wasn’t a Fan of Canvas Garden Chairs, Until I Saw This Cretan Villa We Featured Last Summer — Now I Think They’re Prime Mediterranean Chic

Even if your backyard isn't a sun-soaked beachside terrace, these chairs bring the taste of the Mediterranean to your outdoor space

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Mediterranean Diet Health Benefits: Why Doctors Recommend It for Heart Health

Mediterranean diet health benefits support heart health, lower cholesterol, and reduce disease risk with proven research-backed nutrition strategies.

Medical Daily

Russian tanker drifts into Libyan waters amid environmental warnings

The Russian sanctioned tanker was damaged by explosions and has been drifting unmanned in the Mediterranean for several weeks. Several EU leaders warned the vessel, carrying hazardous cargo, could pose a serious environmental risk.

Euronews

French navy boards tanker in Mediterranean suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet

The interception took place in the Western Mediterranean and was carried out in cooperation with allies, including the United Kingdom, which monitored the ship.

Euronews

UK supported French operation to board ‘shadow fleet’ tanker

Defence Secretary John Healey said he was proud of the UK armed forces for their role in the French operation in the Mediterranean.

Evening Standard

France takes 'appropriate measures' after sailor's jogging app exposes aircraft carrier's location

France says it’s taking “appropriate measures” after a naval officer’s use of the Strava sports app inadvertently enabled journalists to geolocate the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in the Mediterranean

The Independent UK

French navy boards a tanker in the Mediterranean suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet

Authorities say the French navy has intercepted a tanker suspected of helping Russia dodge oil sanctions over its war on Ukraine

The Independent UK

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The Times of India

Officer’s Strava activity reveals location of French aircraft carrier in eastern Mediterranean

A French officer inadvertently revealed the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle by publicly recording a run on the Strava app. The vessel, deployed to the eastern Mediterranean, was reportedly northwest of Cyprus. This incident highlights ongoing security concerns with fitness app data, following similar past exposures.

The Independent UK

Royal Navy reports Russian warship and sanctioned oil tanker in English Channel

A Royal Navy warship, HMS Mersey, and a Wildcat helicopter spent 48 hours monitoring the Russian frigate RFN Soobrazitelny and sanctioned tanker MV Anatoly Kolodkin in the English Channel. The operation, coordinated with Nato, involved using powerful radars and sensors to gather intelligence as the Russian vessels sailed westward. After…

Radio France Internationale

Surge in migrant deaths highlights rising dangers of Mediterranean route

The first two months of 2026 have brought a sharp rise in the number of people dying while attempting to reach Europe by sea, despite a drop in overall crossings. Experts say a combination of weather patterns, evolving smuggling tactics and increasingly restrictive border policies is making the already hazardous…

The Times of India

Archaeologists discover 5,000‑year‑old hidden ‘fairy houses’ in Italy, which are now a UNESCO site

In the rugged heart of Sardinia, Italian archaeologists have excavated three ornately decorated underground tombs, known as the Domus de Janas, or “houses of the fairies.” These 5,000-year-old subterranean tombs, buried beneath centuries of earth and hidden near the famous Sant’Andrea Priu tombs, were once home to the Neolithic population,…

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Russian gas tanker drifting in the Mediterranean may explode, threatening environmental disaster

A Russian ship damaged by explosions has been drifting uncontrollably in the Mediterranean Sea for a fortnight, remaining a potential source of a major environmental accident. Rescuers and environmentalists warn: the situation off the coast of Malta is rapidly becoming more complicated.

The Independent UK

Five EU leaders seek urgent solution for drifting Russian tanker to avoid environmental catastrophe

Five European nations have banded together on Wednesday, seeking an urgent solution for an unmanned Russian tanker currently drifting in the Mediterranean they say poses risk of an environmental catastrophe, the office of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says

The Independent UK

Why a Russian ship in the Mediterranean is an ‘environmental bomb’ waiting to go off

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The Independent UK

Abandoned Russian tanker could explode in Mediterranean at any time and cause ‘ecological disaster’, says EU

The tanker carrying 700 metric tonnes of fuel and natural gas could ‘explode at any moment’

The Independent UK

The positive impact a Mediterranean diet could have on brain health

A long-term study discovered how a Mediterranean diet may be able to slow down brain ageing

The Independent UK

Pope set to make virtual appearance for America’s 250th birthday celebrations

Leo will instead spend July 4 on Lampedusa, a key Mediterranean migrant entry point, following Pope Francis’s 2013 visit

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How I'm planning to transform my garden into a Mediterranean oasis this summer with fragrant flowers, terracotta tones and simple, budget-friendly outdoor decor swaps

These easy planting and outdoor decor ideas will transform my space in time for summer

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