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The Italian Coast Guard deploys an underwater unmanned vehicle to search for six passengers missing after a luxury yacht sank off Sicily as hope fades that they will be found alive. The 56-metre (185 feet) British-flagged "Bayesian" was anchored some 700 metres from Porticello with 10 crew and 12 passengers on board when it was struck by a waterspout -- akin to a mini-tornado -- before dawn on Monday. IMAGES
Images of the coast of Porticello, Italy, as divers launch a fresh search for six people missing since their yacht capsized off Sicily on Monday. The British-flagged Bayesian, which had 22 people aboard including 10 crew, was anchored some 700 metres from port before dawn when it was struck by a waterspout, a form of mini tornado. IMAGES
Searches are underway at the European Parliament in Brussels as part of an investigation into suspected Russian interference. According to a source close to the investigation, the target of the raids is Guillaume Pradoura, a former assistant to embattled EU lawmaker Maximilian Krah, of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. IMAGES
Tens of thousands gather in Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau to watch the total solar eclipse. Montreal is situated along the "path of totality," where the Moon will completely obscure the Sun's light for up to a few minutes. IMAGES
Images of the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem as Muslim worshippers start to arrive for the first Friday prayers of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.