Migrant crisis: Captain appears in Italian court
The alleged captain of a sunken migrant ship, which killed more than 800, has appeared in an Italian court. It comes as the EU has agreed to treble its funding to tackle the on-going crisis.
HMS Bulwark could be quickly deployed to aid migrant rescue
The Royal Navy ship that David Cameron has promised to send to the Mediterranean to aid the migrant rescue could be in the area within days.
HMS Bulwark, which is used to respond quickly to crises and world events, has served around the globe and is currently in Turkey for the Gallipoli centenary commemorations.
From there, the assault ship could deploy to the affected area relatively quickly.
Bulwark can carry 256 troops, with their vehicles and combat supplies, and this can be increased to 405.
The ship played an important role in evacuating British nationals from Beirut, Lebanon in July, 2006, after Israel launched an air offensive following the capture of two of its soldiers by Lebanese guerrillas.
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Migrant boat 'captain' stands emotionless in dock
Mohammed Ali Malek, presumed captain of this weekend's sunken migrant ship, showed little emotion as he appeared in court today.
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People smuggler scorns EU leaders over migrant crisis
As the politicians meet, a people smuggler scorned their efforts. The man insists he is helping desperate people out of dire situations.
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Trafficked to Europe: My perilous journey across the Med
Abdel Rahim Ali says his journey from Africa to Europe was fraught with hunger, incarceration and the regular threat of death.