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A ferry carrying around 270 people capsized off northern Cyprus, killing at least seven and leaving 23 missing. Separately, Ireland plans to use AI to detect wrong-way motorway driving, and the Nepalese community in Ireland fundraises for flood victims.
At least seven people have died and 23 others remain missing after a ferry carrying around 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus.
The privately owned vessel departed from the port of Kyrenia, a popular coastal town in the northern part of the Mediterranean island, before overturning in open waters. Survivors were left clinging to the wreckage and floating debris as rescue teams scrambled to reach them. Emergency services from northern Cyprus, alongside coast guard units, launched a large-scale search and rescue operation, deploying boats and helicopters to locate those still missing in the sea.
The exact cause of the capsize has not yet been officially confirmed, and authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the disaster. Families of the passengers gathered near the port awaiting updates, while local hospitals prepared to receive the injured. Separately, in a development concerning road safety in Ireland, Minister of State Seán Canney revealed that artificial intelligence technology combined with the existing road camera network could be used to detect wrong-way driving on Irish motorways more quickly.
The system would also help gardaí identify and catch drivers involved in such dangerous behaviour. According to RTÉ News, the proposed approach aims to provide faster alerts to the public, potentially preventing serious collisions by warning other motorists in real time. Officials believe that integrating AI with the current infrastructure could significantly reduce the time it takes to respond to wrong-way incidents, which remain one of the most lethal threats on high-speed roads.
Meanwhile, members of the Nepalese community across Ireland have begun fundraising efforts to support victims of the devastating floods that struck the Nepal-China border region earlier this week. With more than 3,000 Nepalese people living in Ireland, many are anxiously awaiting news of relatives and friends caught up in the disaster. Community leaders have organised collection drives and awareness campaigns, urging Irish residents to contribute to relief efforts.
The flooding has caused widespread destruction in the border region, displacing thousands and destroying homes, crops, and essential infrastructure. Members of the diaspora say they feel a strong responsibility to help those back home during this difficult time, and several fundraisers have already gathered significant support across major Irish cities
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