Yacht Sinks Near Sicily, Billionaire Missing

A luxury sailboat flying a British flag sank off the coast of Sicily due to a sudden violent storm, resulting in one confirmed death and six missing individuals, including British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch. The vessel, carrying 22 people, capsized early Monday morning near Palermo, prompting a rescue operation by the Italian coast guard and firefighters who saved 15 individuals, including a one-year-old child. The missing persons include nationals from Britain, Canada, and the United States, and the local coast guard reported that bad weather conditions were expected but not of such intensity. Lynch, known for his tech ventures and OBE award, is among those unaccounted for, and his company has been contacted for comments. Survivors reported that they struggled amid the storm, with one captain recalling how another boat vanished after the tempest. The incident follows recent storms that have led to significant weather-related damages in northern Italy.