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The ocean just broke a temperature record that may have stood for millennia
Global ocean temperatures have reached an all-time high in August 2026, surpassing a record that may have remained intact for millennia.
Mediterranean
19 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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Migrant row: Ireland seeks returns to Italy, Sea Watch 5 detained in Naples
Ireland seeks migrant returns to Italy as Rome clashes with Germany and detains the Sea Watch 5 NGO vessel in Naples.
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Mediterranean sea has warmed by 2°C this summer
1 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Saudi Arabia ramps up oil exports through Mediterranean pipeline to avoid attacks in Red Sea
11 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Syria Agrees to Reorganized Russian Military Presence
Syria and Russia have reached a new agreement to maintain Russian military operations along the Syrian Mediterranean coast.
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Syria and Russia reach deal on future of Tartous and Hmeimim bases after 18 months of talks
Syria and Russia have finalized a deal regarding the future of the Tartous and Hmeimim bases following 18 months of diplomatic negotiations.
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Spanish police arrest 78 people in bust of 'one of largest' smuggling networks
Spanish authorities have dismantled a vast Mediterranean smuggling network, resulting in the arrest of 78 individuals in a major police operation.
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Spain says it dismantles one of Mediterranean's largest human smuggling networks
Spain has announced the dismantling of a human smuggling operation described as one of the largest networks operating in the Mediterranean region.
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Spanish-led police raid smashes a vast Mediterranean smuggling network, arresting 78
Spanish-led police raids have dismantled a major Mediterranean smuggling network, resulting in seventy-eight arrests.
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Italian-led EU force boards sanctioned tanker from Russia's 'shadow fleet' in Mediterranean
An Italian-led EU naval force boarded a sanctioned tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet in the Mediterranean.
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Drone Strike On Egyptian Port On Mediterranean Stokes Concerns Iran Conflict Will Widen (Updated)
A drone strike on an Egyptian Mediterranean port has raised alarms that the ongoing conflict involving Iran may expand geographically.
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Mediterranean diet may activate tiny proteins that protect the heart and brain
1 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Why the Mediterranean diet is so good for you, and 5 easy ways to try it
Recent reporting explores the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet and olive oil across multiple international publications.
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Gay-Themed Mediterranean Cruise Turned Away From Turkey and Then Egypt
2 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Cruise Ship Passenger Found Dead on Deck
A British tourist has died on a cruise ship in the Mediterranean, with reports citing a medical emergency near Chania, Crete.
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9 Jets Declare Emergencies After Runway Crisis
A severe runway crisis has led to emergency declarations by nine jets, occurring alongside a fatal incident involving a British cruise passenger.
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Mediterranean Diet Boosts Psychological Well-Being Over Age 50
5 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Greece Offers Bounty to Catch Ravenous Fish Lured by Warming Sea
6 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Macron says France intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker off coast of Sicily
French naval forces have seized an oil tanker identified as part of a Russian shadow fleet near the coast of Sicily.