Record-breaking influx of migrants overwhelms Italy's Lampedusa island

Around 7,000 migrants have arrived on the Italian island of Lampedusa in the past two days, overwhelming the local reception center and causing tensions. The surge in arrivals is due to fine weather conditions, with more than 5,000 people arriving on Tuesday alone. Lampedusa, located off the coast of Tunisia, has long struggled to cope with the influx of migrants, with reports of inadequate resources and facilities. The Italian Red Cross, which runs the reception center, is facing difficulties in managing the situation. Italy's hard-right government has allocated funds to help Lampedusa, but Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is calling for European Union assistance.