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Officials say it not yet possible to quantify the environmental and economic damage from the oil slicks. (Photo: AFP)

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Brazil yet to face worst of the oil spills on beaches

Brazil's Bolsonaro says 'worst is yet to come' on oil spill.

4 Nov 2019 5:11 AM GMT

The South African Marine Safety Authority (Samsa) has launched aerial surveillance to determine the extent of the oil spill, which is drifting out to sea rather than onshore. (Photo: AFP)

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Oil spill hits largest breeding population of African penguin

Refuelling under scrutiny as South African penguins hit by oil spill.

11 July 2019 5:40 AM GMT

US offers help in cleaning huge Russian oil spill. (AFP Photo)

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Despite disagreements, US offers help in cleaning huge Russian oil...

President Vladimir Putin declared an emergency and said he expects the company to pay for the clean up, which could take...

7 Jun 2020 7:04 AM GMT

$Sunil Kumar Nandeshwar, captain of the MV Wakashio, a bulk carrier ship that recently ran aground off the southeast coast of Mauritius, is seen outside the courthouse in Port Louis Tuesday Aug. 18, 2020. Nandeshwar who is from India, was charged with \endangering safe navigation\ and is in custody pending a bail hearing next week. (AP Photo)$ World