ATHENS, Greece (AP) — At least 59 people have died and dozens are feared missing off the coast of southern Greece after a fishing boat carrying migrants capsized and sank, authorities said today. It was unclear how many passengers might remain missing at sea after the 59 bodies were recovered, the Greek coast guard said. The Italian coast guard first alerted Greek authorities and Frontex about the approaching vessel on Tuesday. In western Libya, authorities have raided migrant hubs in the capital, Tripoli, and other towns over the past few weeks. Mediterranean smugglers are increasingly taking larger boats into international waters off the Greek mainland to try to avoid local coast guard patrols.

Coast guard, navy and merchant vessels and aircraft fanned out for a vast search-and-rescue operation set to continue overnight. An aerial photograph of the battered blue vessel released by the Greek coast guard showed scores of people covering practically every inch of deck. Coast guard spokesman Nikos Alexiou told state ERT TV that it was impossible to accurately estimate the number of passengers. The Greek coast guard said 79 bodies have been recovered so far. A second merchant ship later offered more supplies and assistance, which were turned down, the agency added.

Donald Trump’s four years in the White House were punctuated by the spectacle and attempts at showmanship he cultivated from years as a tabloid fixture and reality star. Trump’s history-making appearance Tuesday as a criminal defendant in a Florida federal court was no different. The former commander in chief, accused of being careless with some of the country’s most sensitive secrets and obstructing authorities as they tried to recover the documents, pleaded not guilty to 37 charges. But Trump, who is seeking a return to the White House in 2024, treated the day like a campaign event, even as he faces serious threats to his political ambitions and his freedom.

Greece: 32 migrants dead, more than 100 rescued after fishing vessel capsizes Jun 14, 2023 | 3:29 AMATHENS, Greece (AP) — At least 32 people have died off the coast of southern Greece after a fishing boat carrying dozens of migrants capsized and sank, authorities said Wednesday. A large search and rescue operation was launched in the area. Authorities said 104 people have been rescued so far following the nighttime incident some 75 kilometers (46 miles) southwest of Greece’s southern Peloponnese region. It was unclear how many passengers might remain missing at sea after the 32 bodies were recovered, the Greek coast guard said. Six coast guard vessels, a navy frigate, a military transport plane, an air force helicopter, several private vessels and a drone from the European Union border protection agency, Frontex, were taking part in the ongoing search.

The government of Libya has long claimed that it is the rightful owner of Mr. Gadhafi’s penthouse. Mr. Baja said that he was unable to complete that process because he abruptly lost his job as ambassador. It is against that backdrop that Mr. Baja is speaking out about the threat of sanctions evasion involving Mr. Gadhafi’s apartment. But Mr. Murabet said he knew nothing of Mr. Dabaiba’s potential interest in Mr. Gadhafi’s apartment. “Obviously, it’s a very, very, very, very beautiful place.”In addition to Canada, Mr. Gadhafi also purchased properties in Britain, Mr. Baja said.

At least 78 migrants dead and dozens feared missing after fishing vessel sinks off GreeceAuthorities say at least 78 people have died and dozens are feared missing off the coast of southern Greece after a fishing boat carrying migrants capsized and sank

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, speaks during a meeting with Russian war correspondents at the Kremlin in Moscow on Tuesday. Putin's comments at an open meeting with military journalists and bloggers followed Kyiv's claims that Ukrainian troops had captured a handful of villages in the early stages of the counteroffensive. The meeting, which lasted more than two hours, came after Russian missile strikes in central Ukraine killed at least 11 people overnight. In recent weeks, Russia’s border areas have come under increasing attack, with the Kremlin blaming Ukrainian forces for incursions of fighters and drone strikes. Russian forces have repeatedly unleashed overnight missile strikes against targets across Ukraine in recent weeks, and Tuesday’s toll was among the highest from a single attack.

The United Nations on Monday 12th June 2023 called on Libya to treat migrants and asylum seekers with dignity, highlighting concerns over their treatment including arbitrary detention and mass expulsion. War-torn Libya is regularly criticised for its handling of migrants, with rights groups alleging horrific treatment by smuggling gangs and inside state-run detention centres. “Thousands of others, including migrants who have entered Libya legally, have been collectively expelled without screening or due process,” it said, calling on Libyan authorities “to halt these actions and treat migrants with dignity and humanity”. Since the beginning of 2023, more than 7,000 migrants have been intercepted at sea and returned to Libya, the IOM said. In the same period, more than 50,000 migrants have landed on Italy’s coast including more than 22,000 from Libya, according to the UN’s refugee agency.

It could be third time lucky for Madrid, after Paris Saint-Germain rejected an offer of €180 million ($190 million) for Mbappe in 2021. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, also said PSG would not allow Mbappe to leave as a free agent. Mbappe posted on Twitter on Tuesday to dismiss a newspaper report saying he wants to join Madrid this summer. It means PSG face the prospect of him running down his contract and leaving for nothing to Madrid, or elsewhere. Given his stated ambition to win the Champions League and the Ballon d’Or, Mbappe seems unlikely to join them for a while yet.

The head of Libya’s High Council of State, Khalid al-Mishri, discussed the outcomes of the 6+6 Joint Committee for Preparing Electoral Laws with several armed group leaders in western Libya. The meeting, held at al-Mishri’s residence in Tripoli on Tuesday, included the commanders of the 444th Brigade, Mohamed Hamza, the 52nd Brigade, Mohamed Ben Rajab, and the 111th Brigade, Abdul Salam Zoubi, in addition to the head of the General Security Agency, Abdullah al-Tarablusi, and the commander of the First Support Force in Zawiya, Mohamed Bahrun, along with Hamad Bujelda, Abdul Hakim al-Sheikh who represented Radaa Force, Fahim bin Ramadan, and Muaz al-Manfoukh. The leaders of the armed groups “appreciated the efforts made by the High Council of State to complete the electoral laws and hold the electoral process as soon as possible in a way that ensures the stability and security of the country,” according to a statement from the High Council of State’s media office.

Who are the real ‘Fascists’, now? From now on, it will be up to individual countries such as Giorgia Meloni’s Italy (or Robert Abela’s Malta, for that matter) to ‘decide’ for themselves which country constitutes a ‘safe port of call’, or not...

The former prime minister - Italy's longest-serving premier who led four governments across three spells as prime minister - died on Monday aged 86. Local Italian media reported that Mr Berlusconi passed away after being admitted to hospital last Friday. A Downing Street spokesperson paid tribute to the former Italian leader, praising how Mr Berlusconi "made a huge impact on Italian politics over several decades. Tales of "bunga bunga" sex parties at his lavish villa outside Milan surrounded the former prime minister, and he was accused of having unlawful sex with a 17-year-old nightclub dancer known as “Ruby the Heartstealer” but was acquitted on appeal. Several women testified that the "bunga bunga" parties were “elegant dinners”.

Intensive olive trees are dwarf olive tree varieties that are planted around 4 metres apart and start producing from year two of their life. Traditional olive trees do not need irrigation, are planted around 12 meters apart, don’t produce for the first 3 to 4 years and don’t produce annually. Several papers were presented on the intensive olive oil production in the Authority’s projects reflecting challenges and growth rates and forecasting the repercussions of olive production in the Libyan economy for the period 2023-2027. The workshop gave several examples of international projects of intensive olive tree planting projects using the famous Greek Koroneiki and Spanish Arbequina and Arbosana varieties. It will be recalled that Libyan olive oil has recently won several international olive competitions.

CAIRO - 13 June 2023: The Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, said that the House of Representatives has amended the Constitutional Declaration No. "This formed committee is independent, and it discusses its findings with the House of Representatives," he added. We have come to suspect that the subject of the debate is a prolongation and perhaps an attempt at intervention." 13, which includes the formation of the 6 + 6 committee, and that the last committee is concerned with submitting proposals to House of Representatives on elections. The Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives indicated that everyone must unite to elect a president, then set legislation through the House of Representatives, hold reconciliation and form a government.

10 migrants’ bodies recovered, 10 missing off Libyan coast over past week: IOMThe International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said that 10 bodies of illegal migrants were recovered and 10 others went missing off the Libyan coast during the past week. Tripoli: The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said that 10 bodies of illegal migrants were recovered and 10 others went missing off the Libyan coast during the past week. The IOM on Monday said that 608 migrants, including women and children, were rescued at sea and sent back to Libya in the past week while trying to reach European shores, Xinhua news agency reported. So far this year, a total of 7,292 undocumented migrants have been rescued and returned to Libya, IOM said, adding 662 migrants died and 368 others went missing off the Libyan coast on the central Mediterranean route. The IOM also noted that 24,684 migrants were rescued and returned to Libya in 2022, while 525 migrants lost their lives and 848 others went missing along the central Mediterranean route off the Libyan coast.