Damage from Peru oil spill worse than initially thought

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4 years ago

February 1, 2022

Peru’s government has revealed that an oil spill off the Peruvian coast earlier this month, caused by the Tongan tsunami, was twice as big as initially thought

The country’s environment minister Ruben Ramirez said that almost 12,000 barrels of oil leaked into the sea on 15 January, causing oceans to turn black.

Officials described the spill as an “ecological disaster” which could then be blamed for the deaths of local fish and seabirds, impacted by the spill.

It happened when a tanker at the La Pampilla refinery was hit by waves linked to a volcanic eruption and Tsunami in Tonga.

People in Peru are donating their hair to help clean up a massive oil spill that spread 25 miles and killed birds, fish and seals.

A refinery leaked over 260,000 gallons of oil after a tsunami from Tonga’s volcanic eruption. The refinery's owner, Repsol, denies responsibility. pic.twitter.com/D8VV5oPpWq
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The site, located about 30km north of Lima, is owned by Spanish oil company Repsol

The Peru government has demanded compensation and prosecutors have opened an investigation into Repsol’s role in the incident.

A judge has since granted a request to bar four executives from the firm leaving the country for 18 months amid the ongoing investigation.

Ukraine and Russia set for U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

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14 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week. The discussions are part of U.S.-led efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine is prepared for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving peace. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty over the timing of the meeting.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff described prior discussions with Russian officials as productive, though major disagreements over territorial issues remain unresolved.

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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

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15 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.

The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.

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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

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15 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.

The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.

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