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Jan 20, 2022

Calls for compensation after Tonga’s volcanic eruption sparks oil spill in Peru

From the BBC World Service: Authorities in Peru say a tanker spill has caused an “ecological disaster” with hundreds of dead animals. Government officials have urged Repsol, the Spanish refinery operator, to do more to help cleanup efforts. Plus, a cyberattack on the International Red Cross exposes half a million vulnerable people. And, there are concerns the game-like nature of some stock trading apps encourages too much risk taking.

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Prosecutors say they have opened an investigation into Repsol's role in the oil spill.
Prosecutors say they have opened an investigation into Repsol's role in the oil spill.
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