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Vanuatu ferry MV Matui sinks in rough seas, leaving 30 missing and one dead
The ferry MV Matui sank off Vanuatu's coast after departing in rough seas, resulting in one confirmed death and over 30 missing. Prime Minister Jotham Napat's office confirmed 15 survivors and launched an investigation into potential negligence, including overloading and ignored weather warnings. International aid from New Caledonia and France is assisting the ongoing search operations.