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The Japanese bulk carrier MV Wakashio hit a coral reef off the Indian Ocean island on July 25 [File: Laura Morosoli/EPA] The Japanese tanker that ran aground off Mauritius and threatened an environmental catastrophe has stopped leaking, but there is a danger of the vessel breaking in two. (more…)

Britain and France have agreed to beef up efforts to stop migrants from crossing the English Channel in small boats, according to a UK government minister who took part in talks in Paris on Tuesday. (more…)