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Gallium: Why the US Cannot Produce Precision Missiles and Fully-Functional F-35s

The United States relies entirely on imports for gallium, a critical material used in military radar systems and semiconductors, with China controlling 94-98% of global production.

2026-08-05 · 00:54 UTC
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Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course ahead of president's visit

2026-08-04 · 23:58

The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in…

'My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back'

2026-08-04 · 23:13

In Colombia, where FGM is still practised by some members of an indigenous group, a landmark bill banning the practice…

'I was slut-shamed' - Indian women 'cockroach' protesters doxxed and abused

2026-08-04 · 22:28

Women tell the BBC how they were harassed for participating in the CJP protest and posting about it online.

How a generation of record-setting guides died in a disaster that killed a climbing legend

2026-08-04 · 22:09

Their fellow guides say their deaths in Pakistan dealt a devastating blow to Nepal's mountaineering community.

Trump killed the Digital Equity Act, but US was forced to bring part of it back

2026-08-04 · 21:27

$1.25 billion program restored, but judge ruled race provision unconstitutional.

Projectile sinks Indian-flagged ship off Yemen coast

2026-08-04 · 21:24

All 14 people on board the Indian-flagged vessel were safely rescued, India's ministry of external affairs says.

US Senators Target Wildfire Bets in New CFTC Rule Fight

2026-08-04 · 20:42

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Texas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand

2026-08-04 · 20:34

Governor who touted Texas as AI “epicenter” pauses data center grid connections.

Police Have Arrested 37 Americans Over AI Data Center Protests This Year

2026-08-04 · 20:30

Dozens of arrests tied to opposition against AI data centers underscore how local disputes over massive computing…

Arrests in Egypt after people allegedly impersonate judges

2026-08-04 · 19:25

Egyptian authorities say the alleged scam involved fabricated scenes in court as part of a plot to defraud people.

Ukrainian vegetable seller targeted in 'human safari' drone attack

2026-08-04 · 19:07

A video shows a Russian drone pursuing a street vendor in the Kherson region before exploding.

How to avoid the worst of the Italian heat

2026-08-04 · 18:21

From supermarkets to night-time tours, experts share how to make the most of Italy during this latest heatwave.

Gaza's Deadly Soil

2026-08-04 · 18:07

The 2023 war in Gaza transformed the territory into approximately 60 million tons of rubble, creating toxic dust clouds…

What's Behind the Sharp Drop in Labor Force Participation?

2026-08-04 · 17:37

The U.S.

China is Tesla's cash cow, but for how much longer?

2026-08-04 · 17:34

Tesla's Shanghai factory is busier than ever but might be cut loose.

All of Winona Police Department's Flock cameras cut down and stolen

2026-08-04 · 17:00

All eight Flock license plate reader cameras operated by the Winona Police Department were sawed off and stolen on…

Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack

2026-08-04 · 16:11

Ukraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely-controlled drone - amounted to a war…

Tom DeLay helped create TV ownership cap—he says Trump FCC has no authority to repeal it

2026-08-04 · 15:51

Congress set ownership limit at 39%, but FCC claims authority to kill the rule.

Texas halts new data centers as governor calls for audits

2026-08-04 · 15:42

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has paused new data center development until an audit has been completed.

EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis

2026-08-04 · 15:36

About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.

Qatar says US-Iran mediation efforts continuing but no direct talks planned

2026-08-04 · 15:11

There have been conflicting signals from the US and Iran, with Tehran denying President Trump's assertion that talks are…

Trump admin "aware" of deaths in explosive diarrhea outbreak, delays reporting

2026-08-04 · 15:06

Federal officials will update the outbreak sometime "this week," a spokesperson said.

Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen

2026-08-04 · 14:58

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow…

Senate Eyes Initial CLARITY Act Vote as White House Reviews Ethics Proposal

2026-08-04 · 14:52

The Senate could take its first procedural step on the CLARITY Act before lawmakers leave for the August break, but…

India’s New Closing Auction System Triggers Market Volatility.

2026-08-04 · 14:49

India’s stock market witnessed an unusual divergence this week after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)…

Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike

2026-08-04 · 13:59

The bodies - belonging to members of two extended families - have only recently been recovered from under rubble in Gaza…

India moves to give its instant payments network a business model

2026-08-04 · 13:31

The legislation lays the groundwork for a potential overhaul of India's zero-merchant-discount-rate regime, under which…

Kretinsky share sale hinders Staveley's West Ham bid

2026-08-04 · 12:54

West Ham co-chair Daniel Kretinsky sells a small stake in the club in a move that could end Amanda Staveley's hopes of…

World's oldest president reshuffles army as his absence stokes unease

2026-08-04 · 12:43

Cameroon's president has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health.

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