In the 18th and 19th centuries, it was commonplace to house convicts in prison ships. These vessels, modified to accommodate several hundred inmates, became notorious as floating jails.

According to Today, that former captain – Francesco Schettino – is now seeking early release from his 16-year prison sentence ...

In response to a Houthi pledge to cease attacks on non-Israeli-linked Red Sea shipping in the wake of the Gaza War ceasefire, ...