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Second British ship being prepared to respond to Middle East crisis

RFA Lyme Bay could be sent to the eastern Mediterranean if the crisis continues.

Evening Standard

HMS Dragon finally departs for Cyprus as Royal Navy trails behind French force in Iran crisis

HMS Dragon had been in dock in Portsmouth as France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands sent naval assets to the Mediterranean

Evening Standard

HMS Dragon will head to Cyprus in next couple of days, says defence secretary

John Healey tells Commons crews working hard to prepare warship after criticism over slow response to drone attacks

The Guardian - UK

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Macron announces 'defensive' mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday warned that an attack on Cyprus was an attack on all of Europe and said France and its allies were preparing a "defensive" mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the Middle East war entered its second week.

Radio France Internationale

Macron visits Cyprus as Europe tightens security in eastern Mediterranean

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Cyprus to show support and bolster defences after a drone strike heightened fears the Middle East conflict could spill onto European soil.

Radio France Internationale

Iran fires second ballistic missile at Turkey: Nato intercepts - will the attack trigger Article 5?

Nato air defences in the eastern Mediterranean have shot down a second ballistic missile that was fired from Iran and entered Turkey's airspace, the Turkish defence ministry said on Monday, warning that it will take necessary steps "without hesitation".

The Times of India

French President Macron to visit Cyprus as France deploys warships

France's President Emmanuel Macron will visit Cyprus on Monday, his office said, as France deploys warships to the Mediterranean following a drone attack on Cyprus days ago.

Radio France Internationale

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Spain, Italy and Netherlands join European naval deployment to Cyprus

Multiple European countries have announced further deployment of naval assets to the eastern Mediterranean after a drone attack on a UK base in Cyprus. HMS Dragon is expected next week.

Euronews

What to know about France's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier and its Mediterranean deployment

Since 2001, the Charles de Gaulle has served as the crown jewel of French military might. It is the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier outside the US fleet and has just been deployed in the eastern Mediterranean following the outbreak of the Iran war.

Euronews

'Where's Britain?': Government slammed as Italy, Spain, France and Netherlands send ships to protect Cyprus

HMS Dragon is expected to sail for Cyprus next week after EU nations have already deployed naval assets to defend the island

Evening Standard

Discover Europe with an island-hopping trip this summer

In 2026, so-called 'island hopping' – visiting multiple islands by sea or air – emerges as a leading luxury travel trend. We map routes across Europe.

Euronews

Russia blames Ukraine sea drones for attacking tanker that sank in the Mediterranean

Previous Ukrainian attacks on Russian ships have reportedly come from the Libyan coast

The Independent UK

HMS Dragon not set to sail until next week to protect Cyprus

The warship is being reloaded with ammunition in Portsmouth before departing for the Mediterranean.

Evening Standard

HMS Dragon may not sail to protect Cyprus until next week – report

The Type 45 destroyer is in Portsmouth and its departure to the easter Mediterranean may not come for several days.

Evening Standard

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The Times of India

Russian shadow fleet LNG tanker sinks after 'sudden explosions' off Libya coast

A Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, the Arctic Metagaz, has sunk in the central Mediterranean between Libya and Malta after a "sudden explosion" triggered a massive blaze on board, Libya’s ports and maritime transport authority said on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

France sends aircraft carrier to Mediterranean over Iran war

French President Emmanuel Macron said in a televised address on Tuesday evening that he had ordered an aircraft carrier group to the Mediterranean in response to the widening Middle East conflict, while acknowledging that the US-Israel strikes on Iran were outside international law.

The Independent UK

Macron orders France's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean

French President Emmanuel Macron has France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to move from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean to protect allied assets during the ongoing war in the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

UK sends Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus

Keir Starmer says vessel, which will arrive in about a week, will help defend bases on island after RAF Akrotiri was targeted by drones

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Livingetc

If I Could Redesign My Kitchen, I’d Go Mediterranean — And These Are the Pieces I’d Choose First

The exact decor pieces I’d buy to create a warm, sun-washed, Mediterranean-inspired kitchen — layered, relaxed, and built around beautiful everyday essentials

Times Life

Can a Turkish Evil Eye Really Protect You from Nazar? The Truth Might Surprise You

You’ve probably seen it hanging somewhere — on a car mirror, a bracelet, a doorway, or even stitched onto baby clothes. A deep blue circle with a white and black centre staring right back at you. The Turkish evil eye, often called nazar boncuğu, has quietly travelled across cultures, continents…

The Independent UK

Why Croatian olive oil might be the Mediterranean’s best-kept secret

Croatia is hardly the first country shoppers think of when reaching for olive oil, yet those in the know speak about it with near-evangelical zeal. Amira Arasteh examines why one of the Mediterranean’s least discussed producers may also be among its most impressive

Livingetc

I'll Say It, I Think the Mediterranean Bedroom Look Helps Me Sleep Better — Here's How I'd Create This Restful Aesthetic as a Stylist

A stylist’s take on Mediterranean bedroom decor, where warm neutrals, natural textures, and soft curves create a space that feels calm, grounded, and sun-washed.

The Guardian - UK

‘A devastating force’: how recent storms turned to tragedies across the western Mediterranean

Atmospheric machine-gun has fired storm after deadly storm at the region this year, leaving a trail of widespread destruction

Livingetc

For Living Rooms That Feel Like a Year Round Holiday, This Is How I’d Style One With Mediterranean Decor in 2026

A stylist’s guide to Mediterranean living room decor, where sun-washed textures, earthy tones, and relaxed elegance turn everyday spaces into something that feels like a permanent summer escape.

The Guardian - UK

More than 600 people have died trying to cross Mediterranean in 2026, UN says

Deadliest start to a year in more than a decade, according to the International Organization for Migration

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