sinking

Subsidence, the gradual sinking or settling of the Earth's surface, can occur through natural geological changes or from human-driven causes such as overuse of groundwater.

Tunisian authorities have opened an investigation into the causes and circumstances surrounding the boat's sinking.

The video shows Parias sinking to his knees, his hands seemingly cuffed behind his back.

Yet it coincides with sinking demand: global consumption of orange juice is now down 30% from a peak two decades ago.

"I came back changed. I was sinking. I was disappointed in myself. I preferred to come here to follow a friend rather than return to my family."