66 Migrants Arrested in Crete, Smuggling Route Shift from Libya
Greek authorities discovered 66 migrants from Bangladesh, Egypt, and Sudan on Crete's southern coast after they arrived from Libya via a smuggling ring; three Egyptians were arrested for smuggling, each migrant paying about $2,000.
66 Migrants Arrested in Crete, Smuggling Route Shift from Libya
Greek authorities discovered 66 migrants from Bangladesh, Egypt, and Sudan on Crete's southern coast after they arrived from Libya via a smuggling ring; three Egyptians were arrested for smuggling, each migrant paying about $2,000.
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Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage Highlights Vulnerability of Critical Undersea Infrastructure
Undersea cables, vital for internet and energy transmission, were recently sabotaged in the Baltic Sea; suspected state-sponsored attacks raise concerns about hybrid warfare and the need for international cooperation to protect these critical infrastructures.
Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage Highlights Vulnerability of Critical Undersea Infrastructure
Undersea cables, vital for internet and energy transmission, were recently sabotaged in the Baltic Sea; suspected state-sponsored attacks raise concerns about hybrid warfare and the need for international cooperation to protect these critical infrastructures.
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44% Bias Score
27 Migrants Dead in Tunisian Boat Sinkings Amid Rising Mediterranean Crisis
At least 27 migrants died after two boats sank off Tunisia's coast on January 2, 2025, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean; the Red Cross reported four shipwrecks last week, resulting in 84 deaths, while UNICEF reported over 2,200 deaths in the Me...
27 Migrants Dead in Tunisian Boat Sinkings Amid Rising Mediterranean Crisis
At least 27 migrants died after two boats sank off Tunisia's coast on January 2, 2025, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean; the Red Cross reported four shipwrecks last week, resulting in 84 deaths, while UNICEF reported over 2,200 deaths in the Me...
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48% Bias Score
Mediterranean Migrant Deaths Surge in 2024
In 2024, over 2,200 migrants died in the Mediterranean, including hundreds of children, prompting UNICEF to call for increased support and safe migration pathways; arrivals in Italy decreased to 66,317 compared to 157,651 in 2023.
Mediterranean Migrant Deaths Surge in 2024
In 2024, over 2,200 migrants died in the Mediterranean, including hundreds of children, prompting UNICEF to call for increased support and safe migration pathways; arrivals in Italy decreased to 66,317 compared to 157,651 in 2023.
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44% Bias Score
Italy to Resume Migrant Transfers to Albania Despite Legal and Humanitarian Concerns
Italy plans to restart transferring adult male migrants from 19 countries it considers safe to Albanian detention centers in January, pending an April European Court ruling; over 31,000 migrants have died or disappeared crossing the Mediterranean since 2024.
Italy to Resume Migrant Transfers to Albania Despite Legal and Humanitarian Concerns
Italy plans to restart transferring adult male migrants from 19 countries it considers safe to Albanian detention centers in January, pending an April European Court ruling; over 31,000 migrants have died or disappeared crossing the Mediterranean since 2024.
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Record High Migrant Deaths in 2024 Reaching Spanish Coasts
A report by Caminando Fronteras reveals a record 10,457 migrant deaths in 2024 while attempting to reach Spain by sea, a 58% increase from 2023, with the Atlantic route to the Canary Islands being the deadliest.
Record High Migrant Deaths in 2024 Reaching Spanish Coasts
A report by Caminando Fronteras reveals a record 10,457 migrant deaths in 2024 while attempting to reach Spain by sea, a 58% increase from 2023, with the Atlantic route to the Canary Islands being the deadliest.
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66 Migrants Found in Crete After Libyan Sea Crossing
Greek authorities discovered 66 migrants from Bangladesh, Egypt, and Sudan in Crete after they arrived from Libya on a smuggling boat; three Egyptians were arrested for human smuggling, and the incident highlights a rising trend in Mediterranean crossings from North Africa.
66 Migrants Found in Crete After Libyan Sea Crossing
Greek authorities discovered 66 migrants from Bangladesh, Egypt, and Sudan in Crete after they arrived from Libya on a smuggling boat; three Egyptians were arrested for human smuggling, and the incident highlights a rising trend in Mediterranean crossings from North Africa.
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44% Bias Score
Mediterranean Migrant Shipwrecks Claim 27 Lives; UNICEF Urges EU Action
At least 27 migrants, including children, died in two shipwrecks off Tunisia; UNICEF urged EU action for refugee children's safety, citing over 2,275 missing at sea in 2024 and highlighting the need for safe migration routes and improved asylum processing.
Mediterranean Migrant Shipwrecks Claim 27 Lives; UNICEF Urges EU Action
At least 27 migrants, including children, died in two shipwrecks off Tunisia; UNICEF urged EU action for refugee children's safety, citing over 2,275 missing at sea in 2024 and highlighting the need for safe migration routes and improved asylum processing.
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27 Migrants Dead in Latest Mediterranean Boat Sinkings
At least 27 migrants died after two boats sank off Tunisia's coast on January 2, 2025; this follows four other shipwrecks last week resulting in 84 deaths, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by migrants crossing the Mediterranean.
27 Migrants Dead in Latest Mediterranean Boat Sinkings
At least 27 migrants died after two boats sank off Tunisia's coast on January 2, 2025; this follows four other shipwrecks last week resulting in 84 deaths, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by migrants crossing the Mediterranean.
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44% Bias Score
27 Migrants Dead in Tunisia Boat Sinkings
At least 27 migrants died off Tunisia's coast on December 31, 2024, when two boats carrying roughly 110 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa sank while attempting to reach Europe; 83 were rescued. The central Mediterranean is the deadliest migration route globally.
27 Migrants Dead in Tunisia Boat Sinkings
At least 27 migrants died off Tunisia's coast on December 31, 2024, when two boats carrying roughly 110 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa sank while attempting to reach Europe; 83 were rescued. The central Mediterranean is the deadliest migration route globally.
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Failed Relocation Plans and Record Migrant Deaths in 2024
In 2024, the UK abandoned its plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda following legal challenges, while Italy suspended a similar agreement with Albania due to legal and ethical concerns; simultaneously, the English Channel saw a record number of migrant deaths, and Sudan experienced the world's large...
Failed Relocation Plans and Record Migrant Deaths in 2024
In 2024, the UK abandoned its plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda following legal challenges, while Italy suspended a similar agreement with Albania due to legal and ethical concerns; simultaneously, the English Channel saw a record number of migrant deaths, and Sudan experienced the world's large...
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52% Bias Score
Russian Ship Ursa Major Sinks After Explosions in Mediterranean
The Russian military cargo ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean Sea on December 23, 2023, after three explosions; Russia alleges a pre-planned terrorist attack, while a Ukrainian source hinted at further actions against Russia's 'shadow fleet' involved in supplying the Syrian regime.
Russian Ship Ursa Major Sinks After Explosions in Mediterranean
The Russian military cargo ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean Sea on December 23, 2023, after three explosions; Russia alleges a pre-planned terrorist attack, while a Ukrainian source hinted at further actions against Russia's 'shadow fleet' involved in supplying the Syrian regime.
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52% Bias Score