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Cargo ship sinks off Sri Lanka amid fears of environmental disaster

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June 2, 2021

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A chemical-laden cargo ship is sinking off the coast of Sri Lanka amid fears of a major environmental disaster.

Hundreds of tonnes of engine oil could possibly leak into the sea if the ship sinks, with a devastating impact on marine life.

Sri Lankan and India have been working together over the past days in an attempt to put out the fire and prevent the ship from breaking up and sinking.

X-Press Shipping – the Singapore based company which owns the vessel – confirmed the crew had been aware of the leak, but say they were denied permission by both Qatar and India to leave the ship there before the fire broke out.

The fact that Sri Lanka allowed the vessel to enter the country’s waters after it was rejected by two other nations has led to widespread public anger.

Officials have now lodged a police complaint against the captain of the ship.

Sri Lanka police on Tuesday said they questioned the captain and the engineer of the shop for more than 14 hours.

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Warner Brothers & Discovery considers splitting up to boost stock value

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1 week ago

July 19, 2024

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Warner Bros Discovery is considering a strategic breakup to enhance its stock performance, according to a Financial Times report.

The potential move aims to unlock value by separating its media assets from its reality TV and lifestyle businesses.

This decision follows pressure from investors to improve stock performance, amidst challenges in the media industry #featured #trending

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Investors worldwide grow increasingly optimistic about Trump winning the election

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1 week ago

July 18, 2024

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Investors are increasingly optimistic about Donald Trump’s potential re-election, prompting a resurgence in the so-called ‘Trump trade’.

Market participants are closely monitoring Trump’s political strategies and public sentiment, influencing their investment decisions.

Kyle Rodda from Captial.com joins to discuss all the latest.

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Netflix expands use of ads despite slow subscriber growth

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1 week ago

July 18, 2024

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Netflix is intensifying its efforts to introduce an ad-supported tier amidst a plateau in subscriber growth.

The streaming giant hopes to attract new users and boost revenue by offering a cheaper alternative that includes advertisements.

This move marks a significant shift from its traditional ad-free model, reflecting Netflix’s response to competitive pressures and evolving consumer preferences.