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Italy warns of refugee flow from Libya

At least 700,000 people are waiting to flee Libya in the direction of Italy, warns the Italian parliamentary committee for security services (Copasir) in a new report.

Russian spy ship in distress: "Stay away"

A Russian reconnaissance vessel in the Mediterranean appears to have caught fire and drifted out of control. It refused to accept help and the incident has not been reported in Russia.

Judge Refuses Deportation of Migrants

A judge in Italy on Friday rejected the transfer of migrants, who tried to reach Italy, to camps in Albania.

After Disputes: Migrants Go Ashore Outside the EU

49 migrants have landed in Albania, in a new attempt by Italy to outsource the handling of asylum seekers outside the EU.

Two- and three-year-olds died in the Mediterranean

Almost 100 attacks in Gaza's "safe zones"

The areas in Gaza that Israel has designated as so-called safe zones have been hit in 97 attacks since May, reports BBC. Israel's military has urged Palestinians to seek shelter in the areas during the offensive in Gaza.

Biden and Netanyahu in talks about Gaza

The President of the USA, Joe Biden, and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been in contact regarding the negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza. Biden, according to the White House, strongly emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire.

600 deported to dangerous desert road – criticism of EU

600 Nigerians have been deported from Libya. The group was forced to make a dangerous and traumatic journey through the desert, writes The Guardian. The EU is again criticized for the agreement the union has entered into with Libya.