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Electric vehicles should play a bigger role in Africa’s mining sector – and beyond
The African Mining Vision is set to revolutionise the continent's mining sector through electric vehicle adoption and green mineral strategies. This transformation promises to boost economic growth while addressing climate change challenges and creating sustainable job opportunities across Africa.
LA races to contain wildfires before severe winds return
Officials warned that after a weekend of relatively calm winds, the notoriously dry Santa Ana winds would pick up again from Sunday night until Wednesday, reaching speeds of up to 96km/h.
2028 Los Angeles Olympics in the spotlight after wildfire leaves trail of smouldering destruction
Experts say the ongoing disaster in Los Angeles has underscored the challenges of staging the world's largest sporting event in a region increasingly under threat of wildfires.
Death toll from Los Angeles wildfires rises to 24
The death toll from the ongoing wildfires in and around Los Angeles has increased to 24 people, ABC News reported, citing the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner.