Day: October 9, 2025
China tightens grip on rare earths export amid US trade tensions
Sweeping restrictions mark first expansion of Beijing’s jurisdiction over its materials used abroad
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Voices: Poll of the day: Does Donald Trump deserve to win the Nobel Peace Prize?
Have your say: The president has been nominated by a mix of world leaders and politicians, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the governments of Pakistan and Cambodia, and US Congressman Buddy Carter
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What is plenary authority, the phrase that caused Stephen Miller to freeze up during CNN interview?
Miller suggests Trump wields absolute power over decisions to send in the National Guard, before suddenly stopping speaking in an awkward interview moment
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UK schools and libraries told to remove children’s books hijacked by porn website
Andrew Cope’s Spy Dogs series was found to have a website link leading to explicit content
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Eric Trump leads MAGA calls for president to win Nobel Peace Prize after ‘historic’ Gaza peace deal
Donald Trump has long lobbied for the accolade and could be closer than ever to getting it
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Former top civil servant questions Starmer over China spy trial collapse
Simon Case said intelligence chiefs have described China as a threat for years
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400-year-old tree planted by King James VI severely damaged by Storm Amy
The historic sycamore tree was planted by James VI of Scotland in the grounds of Scone Palace
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Urgent appeal to trace woman missing after walking her Chihuahua
Melissa, 51, disappeared on Tuesday while with her brown Chihuahua
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Brits issued winter energy supply warning with ‘tight days’ ahead
National operator says winter could see power supply stretched as report warns of reliance on imports
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Typhoon Halong mapped: Emergency warning for Japanese islands and heavy rain forecast for California
Rainfall on Hachijo reached 207mm in three hours, the highest ever for the area, as Bay Area braces for its strongest rainfall since last winter,
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