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Conflict & SecurityMigrant boat sinks off Gavdos, one dead and 25 missing
One person died and 25 are missing after a migrant boat sank off the Greek island of Gavdos. 51 people were rescued, but search efforts were hampered by strong winds. The boat was travelling from Libya to Crete.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificIndonesian ship with 243 people lost contact in Java Sea
An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people has been reported missing after losing contact on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The vessel was travelling from Surabaya, East Java, to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, and its last known position was in the Java Sea. Rescuers have launched a search operation.
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Conflict & SecurityPhilippine firefighters board ferry after deadly blaze
Firefighters have entered a charred ferry in Philippine waters following a blaze that killed at least five people and left 84 missing. Rescuers are continuing their search for those unaccounted for after the vessel caught fire two nights prior.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomFrench trawler Maranello sinks off Plymouth; two missing
A French fishing trawler, the Maranello, sank off Plymouth on Saturday evening. Three of its five crew members were rescued, but two remain missing. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency coordinated a search operation.
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Science & TechCaver freed from Alberta cave using new underground radio
A caver was extricated from a tight squeeze in Alberta's Rats Nest Cave on August 15, 2026, with the help of a newly deployed underground radio system. The operation involved multiple rescue teams and firefighters.
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