The crossing fast becoming one of the world's most perilous migration routes
Record numbers of migrants are risking the dangerous Mediterranean journey to Italy as political instability and economic woes grip Tunisia.
James Mates
Europe Editor
Follow @jamesmatesitvAs Europe Editor, James Mates reports and adds analysis to the most significant stories and complex events taking place in Europe. James also regularly presents ITV News programmes.
Portugal's moral and legal struggle with assisted dying
In any country where the Catholic church is traditionally strong, there is resistance to breaking one of the great Catholic taboos on the sanctity of life.
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Biden's Kyiv visit has 'got to hurt' Putin - here's why
Moscow clearly never believed it would be even remotely possible for the 80-year-old president to visit the capital of war-torn Ukraine.