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Mining giant Rio Tinto wants to extract the metal, which is a vital component in electric cars, laptops, and phone batteries.
As the #Covid-19 pandemic is still taking its toll on travelling, #Sweden and #Denmark are betting on “#vaccine #passports”, as a way to try to return to normal life. Sweden is trying to push for an international standard for digital certificates which could be used around the world, as Denmark’s version could be available within months. While the technology could revive tourism and its industry, there are risks of data misuse and abuse, experts warn.
Fears of another eruption at the New Zealand volcano believed to have killed 15 people have made it too dangerous for emergency teams to recover bodies.
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Reluctance among residents in Quebec to accept thousands of Syrian refugees is deepening a rift with the province's Muslim community. Nathan Frandino reports.