Search and rescue teams are combing deep waters near northern Cyprus after a ferry carrying hundreds capsized, leaving at least eight confirmed dead and nearly 20 still missing. Survivors were pulled from the upturned hull by nearby boats and coastguard crews as divers now search for any remaining passengers. The double-hulled vessel took on water and flipped near Kyrenia, stranding those who could not be immediately rescued. Authorities continue the urgent hunt for those unaccounted for amid the ongoing crisis.


Divers join search teams scouring deep waters for ⁠any survivors, with eight people so far confirmed to have diedNearly 20 people are still missing after a ferry capsized ⁠off northern Cyprus, killing at least eight, as divers join search teams scouring deep waters for ⁠any survivors.The double-hulled ⁠ferry ​with 267 people onboard took in water and flipped over on Sunday just off the port city ⁠of Kyrenia, leaving survivors clinging to the upturned hull. They were rescued by passing vessels and members of the coastguard. Continue reading...