Swan Hellenic's CEO said: "A select few chose to stage a hunger strike in their protest which is rather counterproductive."

The cruise from South Africa to Argentina was due to stop in Antarctica for three days, but the stopover was canceled due to an engine problem.

The SH Diana left Cape Town on November 13 for a 20-night trip to Antarctica before running into engine failure, which forced the voyage to be called off.

Teachers at three sixth form colleges across Sussex have begun the first of three one-day strikes over pay. About 8,000 students at Varndean College, Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (BHASVIC),

Teachers joined picket lines at colleges across England, including Birmingham and London, on the first day of strikes in a pay dispute. The Government announced in July that teachers and leaders in England will receive a fully funded 5.

Sixth form teachers at 32 colleges in England are beginning strike action in a dispute over pay - see the full list.