Ten Migrants Die After Boat Capsizes Near Malta

A migrant boat that left the Libyan coast with about 60 people on board capsized in the Mediterranean near Malta on June 7, 2026. The Italian coast guard and Maltese authorities coordinated a rescue, retrieving ten bodies and rescuing roughly 48 survivors, while operations continued throughout the day.

The tragedy underscores the ongoing dangers of the sea route from Libya to Europe, as migrants continue to attempt the perilous crossing despite repeated incidents.