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How China Gained A Near Monopoly Of Rare Earths Mining Against US
China's stranglehold on the rare earths industry -- from natural reserves and mining through processing and innovation -- is the result of a decades-long drive, now giving Beijing crucial leverage in its trade war with the United States.
Who Is Dan Driscoll? Trump's "Drone Guy" Leading Ukraine Peace Talks
Driscoll, 38, presented a draft US-backed peace plan to President Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to Kyiv.
US College Student, 23, Mauled To Death By 3 Pit Bulls She Was Caring For
Her mother, Jennifer Hubbell, expressed shock, stating the dogs "seemed to love her" and had been caring for them for several weeks.
8 Million People Are Jobless In Pakistan, Unemployment Rate Jumps To 7.1%
The unemployment rate in Pakistan has risen, resulting in the number of jobless people in the country crossing the figure of eight million people, according to the Labour Force Survey (LFS) 2024-2025 released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
"Out Of Control": Trump Targets Rivals After Woman Set On Fire On Chicago Subway
A 26-year-old woman was set on fire aboard a moving CTA Blue Line train in downtown Chicago by a man with 72 prior arrests. The attack occurred around 9 pm on November 17, police said.
Where Is Imran Khan? Sisters Ask To Meet Jailed Ex-Pak PM Amid Death Rumours
Amid rumours claiming former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan died in jail, his three sisters have claimed that they were "brutally assaulted" by police for demanding a meeting with the jailed leader.
This Adult Star Earns Rs 360 Crore Annually, Surpassing NBA Superstar's Earnings
Sophie Rain, a prominent model and influencer, revealed her remarkable $43.4 million earnings from OnlyFans, surpassing NBA star Jayson Tatums $35 million salary.
Budget 2025 live: Rachel Reeves scraps two-child benefit cap and confirms council tax changes as OBR apologises for leaking details
Office for Budget Responsibility blames ‘technical error’ after forecasts were published ahead of budgetAt a glance: the key points from the budgetPaul Nowak, the TUC general secretary, has rejected the concerns raised by the Resolution Foundation (see 9.54am) about the rise in the minimum wage rates. Asked about the thinktank’s comments, Nowak told Times Radio:I don’t accept those concerns ...First of all, that recommendation is based on the Low Pay Commission, which brings together employers, unions, independent experts, they’re tasked with making a recommendation on the minimum wage, which balances getting money into people’s pockets and the impact on unemployment. Continue reading...
Putin trying to negotiate an end to Ukraine war as he cannot win it on battlefield, says EU’s Kallas – Europe live
EU’s foreign policy chief says ‘there’s one aggressor and one victim’ in conflict amid US push to end the warIn case you missed it, US president Donald Trump defended his peace envoy Steve Witkoff overnight after Bloomberg reported that he allegedly advised Putin’s aide Ushakov on how to speak with Trump and conduct the talks.Trump did not appear too bothered by it, though. Continue reading...
‘I didn’t even know this type of attack existed’: more than 200 women allege drugging by senior French civil servant
In a case echoing the Pelicot trial, dozens of women allege they were given hot drinks mixed with a diuretic to make them urinate. Three of them speak out hereWhen Sylvie Delezenne, a marketing expert from Lille, was job-hunting in 2015, she was delighted to be contacted on LinkedIn by a human resources manager at the French culture ministry, inviting her to Paris for an interview.“It was my dream to work at the culture ministry,” she said. Continue reading...
OnlyFans Model Sophie Rain Is Making Headlines Once Again. Here's Why
Sophie Rain, the top-earning OnlyFans model who recently made headlines for earning $43.4 million, is once again in the spotlight.
Departing Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘the canary in the coal mine’ for Republicans, says former House speaker – US politics live
Kevin McCarthy says exit of the Trump loyalist turned critic is a sign of broader trouble for RepublicansDonald Trump has no public events scheduled today. On Tuesday he left Washington to spend the Thanksgiving break at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida.On Air Force One yesterday, he spoke with reporters briefly about a number of issues, including reports that the president would reveal a new healthcare proposal soon. Continue reading...
