Couple were locked in a room for 14 hours until worried relatives managed to free them and expel the Israeli soldiers. Read more about Elderly American couple held hostage in their home by Israeli soldiers 

Italy slammed for “abject failure” in wake of shipwrecks as hundreds of refugees are buried in Sicily. Read more about Palestinian, Syrian refugees who died at sea buried in nameless graves 

Gaza faces “slow death” as tightening of seven-year-old siege brings territory’s economy, healthcare to brink of collapse. Read more about As noose tightens, Palestinians in Gaza face darkest days 

An Egyptian general has said that President Morsi, who was overthrown by the army yesterday, may be charged with “collaborating” with Hamas. Read more about Warning of humanitarian catastrophe as Egypt tightens siege of Gaza