Libya
News from Libya
EXCLUSIVE: Libya's Haftar played key role in release of US hostage held by Islamic State, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Libya's Haftar played key role in release of US hostage held by Islamic State, sources say Reuters
August 14, 2026Libya's Waha Oil says it contained leak on Zaqout-Sidra pipeline, pumping resumed after repairs - Reuters
Libya's Waha Oil says it contained leak on Zaqout-Sidra pipeline, pumping resumed after repairs Reuters
August 8, 2026Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission
Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.
August 2, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Pakistan mediating Libya unity push as rival camps seek deal, Pakistani sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Pakistan mediating Libya unity push as rival camps seek deal, Pakistani sources say Reuters
July 6, 2026Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say
The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.
May 4, 2026Libya hires firm to tackle stricken Russian tanker drifting towards coast - Reuters
Libya hires firm to tackle stricken Russian tanker drifting towards coast Reuters
March 21, 2026Damaged Russian LNG tanker has reached Libyan waters, Italy says - Reuters
Damaged Russian LNG tanker has reached Libyan waters, Italy says Reuters
March 18, 2026Italy warns Russian tanker could explode in Mediterranean at any time
Italy is one of nine EU countries urging the European Commission to act over the Arctic Metagaz, drifting out of control in the Mediterranean Sea.
March 17, 2026Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones as tanker sinks in Mediterranean
The Arctic Metagaz went down between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan officials say.
March 4, 2026War photographer Paul Conroy dies as tributes paid
Jamie Doran played the photographer, who has died aged 61, in the 2018 movie A Private War.
March 1, 2026Bowen: A dangerous moment, but US and Israel see opportunity not to be missed
Israel and the US believe Iran's regime is vulnerable, dealing with an economic crisis and the aftermath of protests.
February 28, 2026MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest
A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.
February 21, 2026