Norway’s government said it is aiming to deliver a plan by 2028, “at the latest,” to exploit Europe’s largest known rare-earth deposit, a scheme currently held back over environmental concerns. Located 150 kilometres (93 miles) south-west of the capital Oslo, the Fen Complex (Fensfeltet in Norwegian) is believed to contain 15.9 million tonnes of rare-earth...
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Colombia Declares Three Days Mourning For Quake Victims
At 7.4 magnitude, Monday's quake was the strongest to hit Colombia in a century.
The government said flags would be lowered to half-staff on official buildings, as well as at Colombian embassies around the world, "in honor of all the dead."
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Nigeria’s Argungu Fishing Festival Returns After Six-Year Hiatus
Thousands of fishermen gathered at the Matan Fada River in northwestern Nigeria as the renowned Argungu International Fishing Festival made a vibrant return after a six-year hiatus caused by insecurity in Kebbi State. Participants plunged into the river with nets and gourds, competing for honours in a spectacle that blends sport, culture and tradition. The...