Divers have found a total of 25 bodies after a massive fire destroyed a boat off the coast of California on Monday.
According to media reports, nine people are still missing.
The coastguard declined to confirm the figures but confirmed search operations are underway.
Flames ripped through the scuba diving vessel Conception, as it was moored off Santa Cruz Island, trapping the passengers below deck.
Officials said five of the six-strong crew managed to escape in an inflatable boat.
Israel and Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire
Lebanon and Israel have announced on Wednesday that they had agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire following negotiations in Washington aimed at ending the conflict that flared up alongside the war in Iran.
Kuwait cuts Iran embassy staff, declares two diplomats 'persona non grata'
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs has handed a formal protest note to Iran’s acting chargé d’affaires in the country, addressing the continued Iranian missile and drone attacks.
All EU members greenlight first step in accession talks, Ukraine PM says
All members of the European Union agreed to open talks with Ukraine and Moldova on the first cluster of issues in their accession talks, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said early on Thursday.
North Korea's Kim calls for 'exponential' nuclear expansion
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for an "exponential" expansion of the country's atomic arsenal during a visit to a newly operational nuclear material production factory, state media agency KCNA said on Thursday.
Kuwait suspends flights, activates emergency plan after Iranian attack on airport
An Iranian drone and missile attack struck Kuwait's international airport, forcing authorities on Wednesday to suspend air traffic and divert flights to nearby airports until further notice.
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