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Philippines ferry fire death toll rises to 76

The death toll from a fire aboard the passenger ferry June Aster in the Philippines has risen to 76, according to the latest report, with rescuers still searching for victims. Earlier reports put the toll at 35 and said dozens were missing. The fire began in the cargo hold and spread rapidly as the vessel was en route to a tourist site near Coron, Palawan; at least 43 people survived.

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Philippines ferry fire death toll rises to 76

The death toll from a fire aboard the passenger ferry June Aster in the Philippines has risen to 76, according to the latest report, with rescuers still searching for victims. Earlier reports put the toll at 35 and said dozens were missing. The fire began in the cargo hold and spread rapidly as the vessel was en route to a tourist site near Coron, Palawan; at least 43 people survived.

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Houthis Capture Strategic Red Sea Island

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have captured Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a strategic chokepoint for Red Sea shipping and oil exports. Saudi Arabia said it shut down a major oil pipeline as a precaution after it came under attack. The Houthis also reportedly took over Yemen's port of Mokha, about 50 miles from the strait, consolidating control along the key maritime route.