Mediterranean Sea

Three quarters of mainland France is under a 'red alert' for heat, but the Côte d'Azur remains cooler due to the Mediterranean Sea's moderating effect on hot air flows from the northwest.

Residents of Gaza flee to the Mediterranean Sea for bathing and washing clothes due to scorching summer heat and water shortages. Nearly all Gazans have been displaced by the two-year war between Israel and Hamas, living in tents and damaged buildings.

Residents in southern Lebanon, including Adnan Kaour, return to their war-damaged homes in Tyre after a U.S.-Iran agreement aims to end the conflict, though uncertainty remains as Israel and Hezbollah continue fighting. The deal does not explicitly require Israel to withdraw from occupied areas, and past failed ceasefires fuel skepticism among locals.

Great white sharks have existed in the Mediterranean Sea for millions of years, though sightings remain extremely rare. A recent video of a great white shark in the region could provide valuable data for conservation strategies.

A great white shark was captured on video in the Mediterranean Sea, a rare occurrence. The species is classified as 'critically endangered' in the region with infrequent underwater sightings.

A great white shark was captured on video in the Mediterranean Sea in a rare sighting. The species is classified as 'critically endangered' in the region, with underwater sightings being exceptionally uncommon.

A volunteer diver captured rare footage of an endangered Great White shark in the Mediterranean Sea between Tunisia and Sicily. The diver described shaking during the encounter with the shark.

A volunteer diver captured rare footage of an endangered Great White shark in the Mediterranean Sea between Tunisia and Sicily. The diver described shaking while filming the encounter.

Rare footage of an endangered Great White shark was captured in the Mediterranean Sea between Tunisia and Sicily by a volunteer diver, who described shaking during the encounter.

A senior Iranian military adviser ruled out a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Mojtaba Khamenei, citing stalled negotiations and demanding the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets. The official warned that continued US military actions could lead Iran to expand conflict beyond the Gulf into the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and Mediterranean.

The French Navy intercepted an oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea that traveled from Russia, targeting the sanctioned Russian shadow fleet. President Macron confirmed the action.

Scientists have identified blazars—supermassive black holes emitting jets toward Earth—as the likely source of the most energetic neutrino ever detected, which passed through the Mediterranean Sea. The discovery addresses a long-standing mystery about the origin of high-energy cosmic particles.

Greek officials reported that a Ukrainian sea drone discovered near the island of Lefkada threatened civilian shipping in the Mediterranean Sea. Athens has formally raised the issue with NATO and EU partners, demanding an apology from Ukraine and warning against escalating military activities in the region.

UNESCO warns that tsunamis pose a significant threat to Mediterranean coastal areas, including the French Riviera. Historical evidence and new modeling indicate destructive waves have previously struck the region and could occur again with minimal warning time, sometimes reaching beaches in under 10 minutes.

A cruise ship in the Mediterranean Sea diverted its course after spotting a life jacket, leading to the recovery of five migrant bodies. Cruise passengers reported being deeply distressed by the incident.

Iranian tankers have reportedly disabled tracking systems to evade a U.S. blockade while transporting crude oil through the Mediterranean Sea near Gibraltar. The move highlights escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S. over oil exports.