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Critical Minerals 2026: The New Scramble for Lithium, Cobalt & Rare Earths
China controls 90% of rare earth processing while the US and EU launch FORGE and €3B plans in 2026. This analysis reveals who's winning the critical minerals race and what it means for global energy security.
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ChipSoft: Stolen Patient Data Destroyed After Ransomware Hack
ChipSoft confirms stolen patient data from April 2026 ransomware attack has been destroyed and never published. Cybersecurity experts verified the destruction. No ransom payment disclosed.
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Japan Overtime Rules: Karoshi Fears as Labour Laws Loosen
Japan is loosening overtime rules to tackle labour shortages, sparking fears of a karoshi (death from overwork) resurgence. In 2024, 159 overwork deaths were recorded. Critics warn the discretionary labour system will worsen...
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Humpback Timmy Rescue: Whale Trapped in Baltic Sea Moved to Floating Pen
Humpback whale Timmy's rescue operation is underway off Germany's Baltic coast. The 12-ton whale was moved into a floating pen for a 400km journey to the North Sea. Will he survive?
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Europe's $864 Billion Rearmament: A New Defense Superpower
European NATO members spent a record $864 billion on defense in 2025, a 14% increase, with all 32 allies meeting the 2% GDP threshold. At the Hague Summit, allies committed to 5% of GDP by 2035. This article analyzes the...
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BRICS Unit: Gold-Backed Token Reshaping Global Finance in 2026
The BRICS Unit, a gold-backed settlement token backed 40% by gold and built on Cardano, launched in 2026 as intra-bloc local currency trade hits 67%. With USD reserve share at a record low 56.3%, this analysis explores whether...