Authorities Deny Oil Spill from Sunken Ship

Satellite images show a silvery trail originating from a cargo ship that sank off western Sri Lanka in early June, raising fears of an oil spill.
Authorities say the nearly 350 metric tons of fuel carried by the X-Press Pearl hasn’t leaked, but have activated contingency plans in the event of a spill.
Experts say the consistency of the slick appears to rule out fuel oil, but say tests need to be carried out to confirm the source.
A likely algal bloom has also sprung up around the wreck,...