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Ferry Fire Off Philippines Leaves at Least Five Dead, Dozens Missing
A fire aboard the MV June Aster ferry near Coron, Philippines, has resulted in at least five confirmed deaths, with reports indicating between 80 and 87 passengers unaccounted for. Rescuers are searching for the missing individuals. The incident occurred off the western coast of the Philippines. Among the rescued passengers were two Chilean nationals. The cause of the fire has not been stated in the coverage.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (2): CNN, The New York Times
- Centre (14): ABC Australia, Business Today, CBC News, CBS News, Channel News Asia, Euronews, Le Monde, Metro (UK), NBC News, NPR, Outlook India, Sky News, South China Morning Post, The Globe and Mail
- Right (4): Fox News, The Daily Telegraph, The Jerusalem Post, Times Now