Rescue workers in southern Russia have removed almost 1,500 tons of oil from a grounded tanker that caused a devastating spill in the Black Sea last year. The operation on the Volgoneft-239 took six days, with the vessel now set to be cleaned and dismantled, while the fate of the second damaged tanker, the Volgoneft-212, remains uncertain. The spill has affected coastlines in multiple regions, with over 173,000 tons of contaminated sand and soil collected during the ongoing cleanup efforts, with President Putin calling it a significant environmental challenge.
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Bodies and looted homes: Syria’s Druze reeling after Sweida bloodshed
In Sweida, Syria, a recent ceasefire followed days of violent clashes between Druze militias and government forces, resulting in numerous civilian deaths, including those shot in their homes. Residents expressed deepening distrust toward the government, which has promised investigations into the violence, while rights groups report at least 254 fatalities amidst ongoing sectarian strife. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Summary In the city of Sweida, Syria, many people were hurt and killed during...
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