Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched a violent new wave of attacks on ships in the Red Sea, sinking two vessels and killing crew members.

The attack on the Eternity C, which killed at least three of the crew, represents the most serious assault carried out by the Houthis in the crucial maritime trade route.

At least three crew members were killed and an unknown number of the mostly Filipino crew were missing at sea or being held hostage after Houthi rebels attacked and sank a Greek bulk carrier ship in t