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Does this disappearing organ hold the secret of longevity?
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Italy seizes $232m in Mafia assets tied to Cosa Nostra
Probe uncovers luxury resorts and offshore wealth as government crackdown targets Mafia networks.
From: NewsFeed
Protest in Greece after Israeli forces storm Gaza aid flotilla
Demonstrators gathered outside Greece’s foreign ministry in Athens.
Published On 18 May 2026
The Global Sumud Flotilla has not given up
The Israeli attack on part of our flotilla has convinced us we must continue with our mission to Marmaris.
From: NewsFeed
Flotilla activist gives defiant message after Israel deports him to Greece
After a week in Israeli custody, flotilla activist Saif Abu Keshek has been deported to Greece.
Published On 10 May 2026
From: Inside Story
Is Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla legal?
Spain says Israel’s detention of two activists is abduction.
Published On 4 May 2026
From: NewsFeed
Flotilla activists return to Istanbul after Israel detains them at sea
Global Sumud Flotilla activists have arrived in Istanbul after Israel intercepted their Gaza-bound aid convoy at sea.
Published On 2 May 2026
From: NewsFeed
Rallies under way as workers gather for International Labour Day
Workers, activists and trade unions around the world marked May Day with rallies on Friday.
Published On 2 May 2026
Despite growth and pay rises, Greek workers are among the poorest in Europe
Inflation has robbed them of a third of their income since the post-2009 global financial crisis, statistics show.
From: NewsFeed
Condemnation and protests against Israel’s raid of Gaza aid flotilla
Israel has provoked international condemnation for its interception of Gaza-bound aid boats in international waters.
Published On 1 May 2026
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Flotilla activist: Israel’s ‘brutal attack’ will not deter us
Activist Omer Aslan says Israel’s interception of 22 boats late Wednesday will not stop the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Published On 30 Apr 2026
