A Somali ambassador has said today that more than 400 refugees are believed to have drowned after their boats capsized in the Mediterranean Sea.The Independent report that the refugees were on course to Italy from Somalia, Eritrea and Ethiopia in four boats that were allegedly not properly equipped for the journey.
Sergio Mattarella, President of Italy said "several hundred people appear to have died".
This tragedy comes almost a year after a fishing boat sank in the Mediterranean with around 800 refugees trapped inside.
Italy today starts an unprecedented operation to raise the 18 April shipwreck. Here's the story so far: https://t.co/nAqkRhDX1y
A teenage girl has sadly passed away A teenage girl who was injured in a crash involving a scrambler bike in Dublin has died in hospital due to her injuries, gardaí have confirmed. It is believed the teenage girl was walking on the Ratoath Road in Finglas, Dublin 11, at around 2.20 pm yesterday (Sunday, […]
Fans can’t stop shipping them If you’ve been watching The Traitors US or even just catching the highlights on your For You Page, you’ll know fans are fully shipping Maura Higgins and co-star Rob Rausch thanks to the undeniable “chemistry” they share on screen. Fans of the show are seriously shipping the ex-Islanders, with Rob, […]
Heartbreaking news Bridget Jones actor, Donald Douglas, has sadly passed away after a short illness. Douglas died in the hospital surrounded by friends and family. His death was announced online by a local funeral home. The notice read: “Dear family and friends, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Douglas […]