Mining boss calls for price support to challenge China’s critical minerals dominance

Charter flights and buses carrying hundreds of evacuees from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, displaced by nearby wildfires, are set to arrive in Winnipeg on Monday. However, many evacuees have voiced concerns regarding the living conditions at the congregate shelter they will be directed to. Want More Context? 🔎

A British woman, Charlotte Hollins Anderton, 23, suffered severe injuries, including a fractured spine and shattered feet, after a 30ft fall while hiking during a summer camp celebration in the US. Now facing a £45,000 bill for repatriation due to denied insurance coverage, her family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to bring her home for necessary medical care. Want More Context? 🔎

England captain Ben Stokes, after a grueling Test series against India ending in a 2-2 draw, expressed confidence in his team's readiness for the upcoming Ashes in Australia. Despite injuries to key players like Stokes and Jofra Archer, he praised his team's performance and resilience throughout the series, emphasizing their dedication to Test cricket. Want More Context? 🔎

The New Zealand wine industry is set to face significant challenges due to US President Donald Trump's recent decision to increase tariffs on exports from New Zealand to 15%, impacting the sector worth approximately $750 million annually. NZ Winegrowers' advocacy general manager, Sarah Wilson, expressed concerns about the substantial adverse effects this will have on local wine growers. Want More Context? 🔎

Tommy Robinson, an anti-Muslim activist, was arrested by British Transport Police at Luton Airport after arriving from Portugal, on suspicion of assault related to a serious incident at St Pancras station last month.Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is facing questioning in custody for grievous bodily harm following an alleged attack that left another man hospitalized, and he has a history of public order offenses. Want More Context? 🔎

The Trump administration announced it may withhold approximately $1.9 billion in disaster preparedness funding from states and cities that endorse boycotts against Israel or Israeli businesses. FEMA's grant conditions stipulate that applicants must not support any actions that limit commercial relations with Israeli entities, as detailed in the terms for the 2025 fiscal year. Want More Context? 🔎