The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.

The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.

The couple will appear on two separate days in late February for a deposition after coming to an agreement with the House oversight committee.

The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed on Tuesday according to Libyan media.