PARIS -- At least two people have died and significant material damage is reported in Mayotte as Cyclone Chido swept through the French Indian Ocean territory on Saturday, French media said.

The powerful storm, which brought winds exceeding 220 km/h, caused fatalities in Petite-Terre, BFM TW reported. Authorities have activated a red alert on the island. (Cyclone-Mayotte-dead)

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MADRID -- Isak Andic, the founder of the global fashion chain Mango, passed away on Saturday after falling off a cliff in north-eastern Spain, the company announced.

The 71-year-old billionaire reportedly slipped and fell 150 meters while walking with his wife and son in the Salitre de Collbato caves, close to Barcelona, at around 13:00 local time (1200 GMT). (Spain-Mango-Founder)

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ATHENS -- The death toll from the sinking of a migrant boat off the island of Crete in southern Greece on Friday night has risen to five, Greek authorities said on Saturday.

The number of people rescued has also risen to 39, while search and rescue operations are on going. The exact number of people on board at the time of the incident remains unknown, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard. (Greece-Migrants-Sink)

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CAIRO -- Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Saturday inaugurated a 500-million-U.S. dollars solar plant in the southern city of Aswan as part of Egypt's efforts to boost renewable energy production.

"It is a pivotal step in promoting renewable energy, and is a testament to our deep commitment to a future vision that aims to achieve environmental and economic sustainability," Madbouly said in the inauguration ceremony, according to a cabinet statement. (Egypt-solar plant) Enditem

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