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11-Year-Old Drives Into Monks in Thailand: 8 Killed
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11-Year-Old Drives Into Monks in Thailand: 8 Killed

An 11-year-old boy drove a pickup truck into a group of Buddhist monks on pilgrimage in Mukdahan, Thailand, killing 8 and injuring 14. The child reportedly has an intellectual disability and took the vehicle without permission. Police investigate.

China's Critical Minerals Stranglehold: 2026 Export Controls Reshape Supply Chains
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China's Critical Minerals Stranglehold: 2026 Export Controls Reshape Supply Chains

China's 2025-2026 export controls on rare earths triggered sixfold price spikes and licensing approvals below 25% for European buyers. With 90% of global processing controlled by Beijing, Western nations face a 12-18 month window to choose between managed dependence, costly independence, or a hybrid model. Learn how the FORGE alliance and $30 billion in funding aim to counter China's stranglehold on critical minerals essential for defense, EVs, and AI.

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