A tragic incident occurred off the coast of Crete, where a wooden boat carrying immigrants capsized, resulting in at least five confirmed deaths and over 20 missing. The capsizing happened amid severe weather, with strong winds and high waves contributing to the disaster. The boat, which had around 50 passengers, included immigrants from various countries, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean. A Panama-flagged cargo ship rescued 20 survivors, while search and recovery efforts by the Greek Coast Guard and EU agencies are ongoing, amid concerns about rising numbers of missing individuals.