A stream near Buenos Aires turned blood-red, sparking fears of industrial chemical dumping. Residents shared shocking images, linking the phenomenon to nearby tanneries. Officials suspect aniline, a toxic dye chemical, and have launched an investigation. Locals report the stream has changed colors before and have long complained about pollution. Authorities are now examining water samples to determine the cause and potential health risks.
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President Sisi of Egypt and King Abdullah II of Jordan firmly rejected the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza following US President Trump’s suggestion. Sisi emphasized Egypt’s unwavering support for a Palestinian state, while Abdullah reiterated the need to keep Palestinians on their land, aligning with the two-state solution. The proposal faced widespread condemnation from regional leaders.
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Germany's opposition leader, Olaf Scholz, has pledged to bar people from entering the country without proper papers and increase deportations if he is elected chancellor next month. The move follows a knife attack by a rejected asylum-seeker in Aschaffenburg. Scholz's main election challenger, Friedrich Merz, has emphasized the need for stricter migration policy. Merz argues that Germany must exercise its right to national law and control borders permanently. The outgoing government has already... Expand
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