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Indonesia says six killed, 129 missing after ferry capsizes off Java

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A ferry, Virgo Transport 8, capsized in rough seas off Java, Indonesia, leading to six confirmed deaths and 129 people reported missing.
The vessel, carrying 213 passengers and 30 crew, lost contact early Sunday; survivors recounted scenes of panic, a lack of crew warning, and battling waves over two meters high.
Extensive rescue operations are underway, with two helicopters and multiple vessels braving waves up to 2.5 meters in the Java Sea to locate survivors.
This incident underscores the frequent marine accidents in Indonesia, often attributed to lax safety standards and unpredictable weather conditions.

Today 09:37Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's junta announced the release of nearly 6,000 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, as part of its annual independence day amnesty.
The pardons, issued on "humanitarian and compassionate grounds," also commute life sentences for 144 individuals to 15 years.
This mass release follows the military's arrest of thousands of protesters and activists since its 2021 coup, continuing a tradition of holiday amnesties.
During the independence day ceremony, the junta's deputy chief urged ethnic armed groups to disarm and reiterated pledges for delayed democratic elections.