US military stockpiling minerals needed for green energy
A new report warns the Pentagon's stockpiling of lithium and cobalt for weapons is hindering climate action. These minerals are vital for EVs and renewable tech.
A new report warns the Pentagon's stockpiling of lithium and cobalt for weapons is hindering climate action. These minerals are vital for EVs and renewable tech.
NHS data shows a sharp 56% rise in flu patients compared to 2024, with 1,717 daily hospitalisations. Norovirus cases are lower. Read the full winter health update.
The US and EU have launched a major critical minerals project in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Lobito Corridor, aiming to secure supply chains and boost regional development. Read the full report.
A landmark report mandates critical thinking and liberal arts modules for all UK university students from 2026, aiming to combat misinformation. Discover the new skills framework.
A new podcast explores whether AI tools like ChatGPT are eroding human intelligence. Listen to the debate on the future of thinking and problem-solving.
Jianyang Geng argues liberal arts institutions must embrace market demands and abandon claims of exclusive critical thinking cultivation. Discover why reform is essential for survival.
Keir Starmer unveils UK's critical minerals strategy with £50m funding to reduce dependency on China. Plan targets domestic lithium production and supply chain resilience by 2035.
Despite failing to agree a fossil fuel phase-out, COP30 in Brazil initiated crucial talks on trade alignment and critical minerals. Discover the key outcomes.
Four people were shot, three critically, at a family-friendly Christmas tree lighting in Concord, North Carolina. Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage.
Four people were shot, three critically, at a family-friendly Christmas tree lighting in Concord, North Carolina. Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage.
A 40ft-high mountain of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has prompted a critical incident. Authorities are racing to prevent River Cherwell pollution. Read the latest on Operation Nation.
Saad Almadi, 75, returns to Florida after 4-year Saudi detention for critical tweets. Family thanks Trump administration for securing release. Read the full story.
Moscow passes new laws to protect critical infrastructure from Ukrainian drone attacks, deploying reservists and imposing internet blackouts. Explore the Kremlin's response to the escalating conflict.
New York Jets player Kris Boyd is in a critical but stable condition after being shot in Midtown. The NFL team has issued a statement. Get the latest updates.
The Trump administration is racing to rebuild America's rare-earth supply chain, challenging China's 90% processing control. Can the US achieve mineral independence?
The UK government introduces a new cyber security bill, mandating stricter rules for critical infrastructure following major attacks on the NHS, JLR, and M&S. Learn how this impacts national security.
Australia's intelligence chief Mike Burgess reveals Chinese hackers are targeting critical infrastructure, posing serious sabotage risks. Learn about the growing cyber threat.
Experts challenge the claim that calculators make maths education redundant, highlighting the critical thinking and problem-solving skills the subject develops. Discover why maths matters.
A railway worker for LNER remains in critical condition following a violent stabbing incident, with his family describing him as a hero and the train company expressing extreme pride in their employee.
A courageous railway employee remains in critical condition after bravely intervening to stop a violent knife attack aboard a train, in what police are treating as an act of terrorism.
Former President Donald Trump secures a landmark agreement with China, slashing tariffs on rare earth minerals in a move that's dividing experts and raising eyebrows across the political spectrum.