The West is recycling rare earths to escape China’s grip — but it’s not enough

Harry Brook's debut as England's white-ball captain started with a commanding 238-run victory over the West Indies in a one-day international at Edgbaston, where England posted a total of 400 runs. Brook, alongside three teammates who scored half-centuries, also equaled a record by taking five catches. The West Indies struggled, collapsing to 162 all out, and England can secure their first ODI bilateral series win since September 2023 in the next match in Cardiff. Full...

The City of Busselton’s Reconciliation Walk has been canceled due to forecasted wild weather, and will be replaced with a ceremony to commemorate National Reconciliation Week. The event, originally set to begin at the Merenj Boodja Bush Garden at 10 am on Friday, will now take place at the Youth and Community Activities Building on Foreshore Parade. Attendees can enjoy a light lunch provided by Pindari and Woolworths and participate in a Reconciliation Week activity...

Wall Street's main indexes rose after a federal court invalidated most of President Trump's tariffs, while Nvidia reported a 69% increase in quarterly sales, leading to a 5% stock jump despite warnings of $8 billion in potential sales losses due to new export curbs. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are on track for their best monthly performances since November 2023, bolstered by easing trade tensions and strong earnings. In early trading, the Dow gained 0.12%,...

Pricing and specifications for the facelifted 2026 Kia Sportage in Australia have been announced, with price increases of up to $4070. The updated mid-size SUV features more hybrid variants, enhanced standard equipment, and the introduction of Kia Connect services, while the lineup includes S, SX, SX+, and GT-Line trims with five drivetrain options. The starting price is $37,990, reflecting an increase of $5000 from the previous base model, complemented by improved specifications across all variants....

The Powerball jackpot has surged to $50 million after no winning entry was recorded for the $30 million draw. The winning numbers were 21, 35, 26, 23, 15, 10, 7, with the Powerball number being 18. Four players shared the division two prize of $483,505.80, receiving $120,876.45 each, while the Oz Lotto's prize has also climbed to $70 million, leading to a combined total of $120 million in jackpot prizes available next week. Full Article

Waldo Wessels, the 32-year-old owner of Kingtow Pty Ltd, confronted by 7NEWS, dropped his pants and showed his rear end while expressing disdain over the news coverage of his towing business. Kingtow has faced numerous complaints from customers about exorbitant towing fees, with charges reaching $5,400 for minor tows, leading to disputes with insurance companies like RACWA. As new regulations are planned for the towing industry in Western Australia, Minister Jessica Stojkovski highlighted Wessels' behavior...