Ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus killing eight, 18 missing

A privately owned ferry capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, killing at least eight people and leaving 18 missing. The vessel, carrying 259 passengers and eight crew, began taking on water shortly after departing Kyrenia. The captain and seven crew members have been detained for investigation. Search and rescue operations are ongoing with Turkish authorities. The boat has sunk, and authorities are attempting to recover its black box. The ferry was delayed due to poor weather and was hit by two waves, according to the prime minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Rescue boats and helicopters were dispatched, and a hotline has been set up for relatives. The nationalities of those aboard are unclear.