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The spill of Russian crude bound for India compounds the environmental damage from spills in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where tankers and oil facilities have come under attack.

The episode casts a spotlight on the army

President Trump

In a place known for its fickle weather, eclipse watchers took a risk. Only some got to see the sun.

From Iceland to Spain, the celestial show drew visitors far and wide.

Andy Green, a 64-year-old retired Royal Air Force pilot from Britain, was already the only person to break the sound barrier on land.

Three American warships were sent to Valencia to capture pictures of the sun

Soaring temperatures, widespread wildfires and dried-up rivers are transforming tourism across the continent. Here

The vessel was crowded far beyond capacity and was hit by strong waves, the police said. While dozens have been rescued, the search continues for an unknown number of missing people.

The recurring climate phenomenon is expected to peak later this year, but it is already causing dry spells and crop failures on three continents.

Parts of the United States and Canada will have the chance to see the moon block at least a small portion of the sun.

Mar Carretero-Castrillo, an astrophysicist, returned to her remote village in Spain to be in the path of totality. Hundreds of partygoers came too.

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If you plan to watch the solar eclipse, make sure your lenses offer enough protection. Alternatively, you can safely watch using household items.

The full eclipse will last the longest

With temperatures set to soar as high as 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) this week, Europeans and tourists say that summer in Europe has lost its appeal.

Our reporter Genevieve Glatsky, who is based in Colombia, witnesses the rescue of a buried earthquake survivor in the city of Cali.