The prosecution of Boualem Sansal, who is around 80, prompted outrage from the global literary community and pleas from France for his release.

The vessel was said to be carrying more than 40 tourists near the Red Sea resort of Hurghada.

The United Nations warned that the detention of Vice President Riek Machar threatens to push the world’s youngest country back into civil war.

The burial chamber most likely belonged to a ruler in a line of kings once lost to history, researchers said. “It’s a new chapter in investigating this dynasty.”