Cyprus Ferry Capsizes: Captain, Crew Taken Into Custody as 8 Die, Several Missing

A catamaran-style ferry carrying 267 people capsized off the northern coast of Cyprus during severe weather. The vessel sank in 500-meter-deep waters approximately 7.5 kilometers from the shore, which has complicated search operations. At least eight individuals are confirmed dead, while 23 people remain missing. Authorities have taken the captain and seven crew members into custody as a full investigation into the incident begins to determine the cause of the tragedy.