More than 30 missing after Vanuatu ferry sinks
One person has died and more than 30 remain missing after the MV Matui ferry sank off Vanuatu in rough seas. Rescuers continued searching for survivors, although the government scaled back operations in open water. The prime minister's office expressed support for families; the RSS reports do not state how many people were aboard or identify the cause.
Why it matters
The shrinking search window leaves families awaiting news as authorities investigate a major maritime disaster.
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Part of the September 13, 2026 brief.