EU pledges return of migrants from overwhelmed Italian island amid call for naval blockade

The Italian island of Lampedusa has been overwhelmed with thousands of migrants arriving on boats from Tunisia this past week. After calls for a naval blockade from far-right Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited the fishing island and vowed to take action.

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Libyan flood survivors face twin risks of landmines and water shortages, UN report says

People whose homes were swept away by flooding in Libya's eastern city of Derna a week ago faced the dilemma on Sunday of whether to stay despite a lack of fresh water or flee through areas where landmines have been displaced by the torrents.

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Canada commits $33 million to buy air defence equipment for Ukraine

Defence Minister Bill Blair announced on Sunday that Canada will commit $33 million to a U.K.-led partnership buying air defence equipment for Ukraine.

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China's new territorial claims show 'intent of expanding:' Philippines

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