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How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China

The EU is aiming to increase its own production of rare earth metals, led by a facility in France.

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Raducanu 'excited' to work with Nadal's ex-coach Roig

Emma Raducanu says she is excited to be working with Rafael Nadal's former coach Francis Roig as she prepares for this year's US Open.

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Brown urges Reeves to hike gambling taxes at Budget

The former Labour prime minister says hitting the "undertaxed" sector could pay for benefits rises.

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'A grave sin': Hezbollah dismisses Lebanon's move to restrict arms

Lebanon's cabinet has said it wants to establish a state monopoly on arms by the end of the year.

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Some Gaza and Ukraine posts blocked under new age checks

Tech companies are restricting debates of public interest to comply the Online Safety Act, analysis shows.

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Mission begins to save snails threatened by own beauty

Researchers in Cuba and the UK are working together to reveal the biological secrets of the beautiful but endangered Polymita snail.

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Countries gather to thrash out deal on 'plastic crisis'

The world's nations are hoping to sign the first global plastic treaty to limit plastic pollution.

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Midge Ure cancels tour dates over 'urgent' health issue

The Ultravox singer will perform shows in August but then take time off from September.

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How Gwyneth Paltrow became a divisive icon

Both loved and loathed, the actress thrives in her own divisiveness

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Trump orders India tariff hike to 50% for buying Russian oil

India, which now faces among the highest tariff rates imposed by the US, called the levy "unjustified and unreasonable".

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LAFC 'changed my heart' - Son leaves Spurs for MLS

Tottenham Hotspur confirm that Son Heung-min has joined Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC on a permanent transfer.

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The doctor strike has ended - what comes next?

With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for talks to re-start?

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When do top European leagues start - and who will star?

The Club World Cup in the United States only finished on 13 July, but it is not long before Europe's top leagues start up again.

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Antisemitic incidents spiked after Vylan set, charity says

Reports of antisemitic incidents spiked a day after Bob Vylan's controversial Glastonbury performance, a Jewish security charity says.

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Why Madonna's Ray of Light is 2025's hottest LP

How the 1998 masterpiece of electronica is shaping today's pop

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Two Ghanaian ministers die in helicopter crash, along with six others

The authorities have not confirmed the cause of the crash, described as a "national tragedy".

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