Scientists confirm a massive flood rapidly refilled the Mediterranean, drastically reshaping landscapes and altering geography in just years.

"The Zanclean megaflood was an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon dwarfing any other known floods in Earth's history," an expert said.

Fifteen migrants were rescued by an NGO in the Mediterranean after a shipwreck, but three were found dead. The rescue occurred in the Maltese SAR area, 53 nautical miles off Lampedusa, with three more individuals reported missing.

Two toddlers lost their lives when a smugglers' boat sank in the central Mediterranean. Sea Punk I rescued 17 people, including a child, while two toddlers died. Malta's helicopters evacuated others,

A study provides compelling new evidence that a colossal "megaflood" refilled the Mediterranean Sea, ending a period during which the Mediterranean was a vast expanse of salt flats. The research suggests the Zanclean Megaflood ended the Messinian Salinity Crisis,

A new study provides compelling new evidence that a colossal 'megaflood' refilled the Mediterranean Sea, ending a period during which the Med was a vast expanse of salt flats. The study suggests the Zanclean Megaflood ended the Messinian Salinity Crisis,