2025-01-12
33 分钟The authorities in Los Angeles say the strong winds that have spread wildfires over a wide area are likely to continue for several more days. Also: is A.I. dubbing the future for foreign-language dramas and films?
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This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service.
I'm Jackie Leonard and in the early hours of Sunday 12th January, these are our main stories.
The authorities in Los Angeles have warned that strong winds fanning some of the city's worst ever wildfires are likely to continue for several more days.
People in parts of Sudan have been celebrating on the streets after the army said it had captured the city of Wadmadani, one of its biggest gains in the war against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and Iran has shut down schools and other public buildings across the country as winter weather worsens energy shortages and pollution.
Also in this podcast how artificial intelligence is being used in the film industry to continue the legacy of famous voice actors.
We begin in the U.S.
state of California where firefighters are racing to make progress against the catastrophic wildfires before the return of very strong winds.
Anthony Maroney is the LA Fire Chief.
Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are predicted to continue through Wednesday.
Moderate to locally strong Santa Ana winds will affect Los Angeles County.
These winds, combined with dry air and dry vegetation will keep the fire threat in Los Angeles county high.
The number of uncontained wildfires burning around L A has been lowered to four.