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Five tonnes of cocaine seized from container ship off Portugal

Portuguese authorities have seized around five tonnes of cocaine from the container ship Maersk Nokwanda during an operation in the Atlantic Ocean. The vessel was intercepted about 640 nautical miles west of Lisbon as part of a joint operation involving Portuguese police, navy and air force.

Indonesia ferry fire kills five, leaves 41 missing

A fire aboard an Indonesian passenger ferry has left at least five people dead and 41 missing. More than 220 passengers and crewmembers have been rescued, while search teams continue looking for survivors.

Toxic fugu fish could appear in the Black Sea

The invasive fugu fish could spread across the Black Sea as sea temperatures continue to rise. Ukraine’s State Environmental Inspectorate warns that warmer waters may help the species move into new areas, creating risks for fisheries, marine ecosystems and public safety.