Vanuatu ferry disaster: 1 dead, over 30 missing after ferry sinks in bad weather

One person has been confirmed dead and more than 30 are missing after the MV Matui ferry sank off Vanuatu, according to a statement from Prime Minister Jotham Napat’s office. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with 15 survivors found. Authorities are investigating possible causes, including weather conditions and vessel overloading.