California declares state of emergency after toxic leak threatens thousands of residents

California authorities said on Sunday they had discovered a crack in a damaged tank containing toxic chemicals, easing concerns over a potential explosion that prompted the evacuation of about 40,000 residents. The leak began on Friday in Orange County's Garden Grove area, sending fumes across a densely populated region near Disneyland.

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Peacekeeping missions at risk due to cuts, tensions — report

A "perfect storm" of falling troop numbers, geopolitical tensions and funding crises is jeopardizing international peacekeeping efforts, a new study has warned.

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