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Rise in ocean plastic pollution 'unprecedented' since 2005
Rise in ocean plastic pollution 'unprecedented' since 2005

Plastic pollution in the world's oceans has reached "unprecedented levels" over the past 15 years, a new study has found, calling for a legally binding international treaty to stop the harmful waste. "Plastic pollution in the world's oceans during the past 15 years has reached unprecedented levels," said the study, published in open-access journal PLOS One.

Uncertainty over fate of three trapped Spain miners
Uncertainty over fate of three trapped Spain miners

The fate of three miners trapped deep underground at a potash mine in Spain was unclear Thursday after a tweet by a regional leader confirming their deaths was deleted. But several hours later, their deaths appeared to be confirmed in a tweet by Catalan regional leader Pere Aragones.