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Two recent cruise-related incidents highlight safety issues at sea. A girl fell from a Disney ship but was unharmed, and a woman died on a French cruise, likely from a heart attack. Both cases prompt questions about onboard safety protocols and medical preparedness.
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On November 3, 2025, a rubber boat carrying 49 migrants from Libya capsized six hours after departure due to engine failure amid high waves. After drifting for six days, seven survivors were rescued near Libya’s Al Buri oil field; 42 remain missing and presumed dead. This tragedy adds to over 1,000 migrant deaths in the central Mediterranean this year, highlighting urgent needs for safer migration routes and improved rescue efforts.
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Farmers across Greece have intensified protests over delays in EU subsidy payments linked to a fraud scandal. Blockades at airports, borders, and highways have disrupted traffic, with police using tear gas and arrests reported. The protests follow investigations into widespread subsidy fraud and ongoing review of farmers' claims.
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A migrant boat sank southwest of Crete, resulting in at least 17 deaths and two survivors. The vessel, found half-submerged after bad weather, was carrying 34 people from Libya, Egypt, South Sudan, and Sudan. Rescue efforts are ongoing amid rising migrant crossings from Libya and Greece's tighter policies.