Egyptian media reported that those aboard the yacht, which sank following warnings of rough seas, included two Americans.

Authorities in Egypt say a luxury yacht that set off with 44 people from the Red Sea port of Ghalib for a week-long diving trip sank, with 32 rescued and 8 still missing.

A tourist boat has sunk in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt, with two Britons believed to be on board, after it sent out a distress call shortly before dawn this morning