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Greece is attempting to stop boats crossing from North Africa to the Greek island of Crete amid an ongoing migration crisis. Separately, five European Union countries achieved a breakthrough in efforts to deport migrants across the Mediterranean Sea. Additionally, Uganda in East Africa agreed to accept these migrants, although that deal has yet to be signed.

The Netherlands and Germany are experiencing risks to dikes and river trade due to a European heat wave causing drought and wildfires in France, Spain, Portugal, and Crete.

A woman in Illinois has been charged with shooting her husband. She allegedly dropped him off at a hospital in Crete.

Wildfires on the Greek island of Crete are forcing thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate. Three firefighters have died as Greece becomes the latest country, after France and Spain, to face summer blazes.

Greek firefighters are battling deadly wildfires on Crete for a second day, with three firefighters killed and two injured on Wednesday due to high winds. The fires are part of a broader spread across Europe following recent blazes in Spain and France.

Wildfires are burning out of control in Crete, forcing the evacuation of 8,000 people, including tourists, as gale-force winds drive the deadly inferno near a holiday resort.

French authorities allowed 84,000 evacuees to return home in southwest France as cooler weather and rain improved conditions for battling wildfires that have burned 42,000 hectares. Over 220,000 people were displaced since last week, but reduced temperatures and humidity raised hopes of containing the blaze. Firefighting efforts remain active with 2,200 personnel and 20 aircraft deployed.

The Greek Coast Guard is conducting a dramatic sea rescue operation on the island of Crete due to rapidly spreading wildfires. Firefighters have died during the incident.

Recovery efforts are ongoing in Crete following severe storms that caused widespread power outages and property damage. Village officials and local organizations are working to address the aftermath of the storms.

Three firefighters died in Greece as southern Europe faced severe wildfires, with a blaze in southwest France reaching four times the size of Paris. Over 220,000 people were evacuated in France, and extreme heat and drought exacerbated the crisis.

Two firefighters died in a blaze on the Greek island of Crete, while crews in France battled a wildfire four times the size of Paris.

Firefighters in southwest France are battling a massive blaze four times the size of Paris amid extreme heat above 40°C, displacing 220,000 people. Two firefighters died in a wildfire on Crete, Greece, while Spain faces its fourth summer heat wave with out-of-control blazes affecting 330,000 people. Evacuees in Spain and France report severe economic damage to homes and businesses.

A wildfire four times the size of Paris threatens southwest France as two firefighters die in Greece. Over 2,200 firefighters and 20 aircraft combat the blaze in France, with 220,000 people evacuated at the crisis peak. Investigators suspect routine brush-clearing near a high-voltage line caused the fire.

A Hamas sleeper cell terrorist was discovered working at a luxury hotel in Crete while allegedly preparing a cruise ship attack. The plot to carry out a 'second October 7' attack in Europe was reportedly foiled.

A 600ft ferry carrying 100 passengers collided with a cargo ship in a head-on crash off the Greek holiday island of Crete. The incident occurred in international waters near the island.

A 600ft ferry carrying 100 passengers collided head-on with a cargo ship off the Greek holiday island of Crete. The incident occurred in a maritime area frequented by both passenger and commercial vessels.

Frontex is continuing its mission in Greece despite serious violations of migrants' rights. On February 21, 2026, migrants rescued at sea were transferred from a Frontex vessel to a smaller boat off the coast of Crete.

A British passenger was found dead on a cruise ship near Crete. The article does not provide further details.

Jean, who had built a new life in Crete, disappeared after meeting a local man for a drink and was later found dead. Her killer was convicted 17 years after her body was discovered but remains free.

Greek anti-terror police arrested three individuals linked to recent attacks targeting ruling party politicians, including a car explosion that killed one woman. Two more arrests were made in connection to a 2010 firebomb attack that killed three people.

Greece's migration minister, Thanos Plevris, defended stricter migration policies against human rights group criticism, calling it a 'badge of honor.' The government is cooperating with eastern Libya's authorities to curb migrant crossings, as arrivals in Crete from Libya have surged by over 20% compared to the previous year.

A suspected Hamas terrorist was arrested in Greece for allegedly plotting an attack on an Israeli cruise ship, the MS Crown Iris. The suspect, granted asylum a year ago, is linked to other arrested individuals in Cyprus and allegedly received explosives training in Malaysia. Searches in Greece uncovered electronic devices and chemical agents.

A suspected Hamas terrorist was arrested in Greece for allegedly plotting to attack an Israeli cruise ship. The 37-year-old Palestinian electrician was detained on Crete after authorities claim he ordered 'chemical agents' online.

Greece arrested a Gazan man granted asylum, suspected of planning a terror attack on an Israeli cruise ship in Crete. Bomb-making materials were reportedly found in his home.

Greek police arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man in Crete on suspicion of planning terrorist attacks and belonging to Hamas. Searches uncovered electronic devices and bank cards. The arrest is linked to four Palestinian men detained in Cyprus on terrorism charges.

Greek police on the island of Crete arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man suspected of planning 'terrorist' attacks and belonging to Hamas. The arrest is linked to allegations of involvement in a militant group and plotting attacks.

A 19-year-old man from Crete has been charged with a felony for allegedly sexually assaulting a child under 13 in the bathroom of a Portage Park business. Chicago police filed the charges against Darren Powell, accusing him of predatory criminal sexual assault.

An 18-year-old British woman is alleged to have been raped in a bar in Crete by a fellow UK holidaymaker who followed her into the bathroom. The incident is reported to involve two British nationals on holiday in Greece.

Two British activists, Alice Chapman and Zak Khan, were beaten by Israeli forces after their Gaza aid flotilla was intercepted in international waters near Crete. They were among 180 members of the Global Sumud flotilla detained by the Israel Defense Forces. The activists were admitted to hospital after being abused.

Israel's military intercepted and seized 22 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla, an aid mission to Gaza, and transported them to Crete. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestinian aid groups.

Israel intercepted a pro-Palestinian flotilla of 22 boats near Crete, detaining 175 activists. The activists claim the interception occurred in international waters and was illegal.

Israeli forces intercepted and detained crews of 22 boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla near Crete, which aims to bypass Israel's maritime blockade of Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid. The flotilla, consisting of 58 vessels with participants from 70 countries, departed from Italy.

Israel intercepted a pro-Palestinian flotilla near Crete, detaining 175 activists. The activists claim 22 aid-carrying boats were illegally stopped in international waters.

Activists sailing on a flotilla to break Israel's blockade of Gaza near Crete were intercepted by Israeli forces, resulting in the detention of crews. The operation aimed to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip.

Activists sailing on a Gaza aid flotilla near Crete claim Israeli forces intercepted their vessels and detained crews, attempting to break Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip.

Israel intercepted seven out of 58 Global Sumud boats near Crete as part of a flotilla mission to deliver aid to Gaza under an Israeli blockade.