Lets look at what this materials move means for the rest of the world. The consensus is that will be damaging not fatal for the United States. The reason china dominate the market is not because it is the only place where gallium and germanium exists, but because it is by far the cheapest place you can get them from. You dontjust dig them up from the ground, they are derived from a more complicated Reduction Process and china has that capability. So governments and businesses will have to rely on cheaper substitutes and alternative sources. It means prices will go up, it means some products might be less effective and some production right be delayed. So this sort of poses a bit of an existential thread for western industry, its the gradual erosion of capability. But in a broader sense this threatened the overall narrative of globalisation, the idea that International Markets will be able to deliver what you need, when you need it at the price that you need. Derisking is what western g
At the group stage. A 0 0 draw took switzerland through and in auckland gave norway a chance. They faced the philippines, they were emphatic. Norway had been under pressure, they won 6 0. After a slow start they go through on goal difference. Norway are former champions but for some teams in the group stage it is a breakthrough just to be here. Morocco are ranked 72 in the world and yet they beat south korea for their first world cup win. History made by the score line and by their defender. Morocco s Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a hijab at the world cup. The last Match Of The Day was lit up by columbia, few give them a chance against the two time winners germany but in the 97th minute this. Now they need another they have done it colombia won 2 1 and sydney felt south american. The co hosts may be out but the party goes on. So huge disappointment for new zealand and in just a few hours time, Fellow Co Hosts Australia will be doing all they can to avoid the same fat
Our pakistan correspondent, Caroline Davies has the latest, from the capital, islamabad. A Sunday Afternoon Political Rally by one of pakistans biggest religious parties. Hundreds crowded in, covered from the Afternoon Sun by a marquee, waving flags and chanting. Then the speaker was interrupted by the explosion. Some people were stretchered out, soaked in blood. Others were simply carried by any hands that could offer help. The District Hospital declared a Health Emergency and a call was put out for blood donations. As the wards filled up, some were taken by helicopter to nearby peshawar. The Death Toll Rose quickly. Police have said they have struggled to identify all of the dead. Among those named is a local political leader. There has been an increase in Violent Attacks in pakistan, particularly in kp province. Police have said that they have discovered evidence suggesting that the explosion might have been a suicide bomber, but have not yet confirmed it. If this was an attack, it
Tom brady has become the latest High Profile Sports star to get involved with an english football club. Lebronjames has a small share in liverpool. Jj watt is a burnley shareholder. And now brady has become a minority owner at a second tier team. Heroes the deal. I am officially coming on board at birmingham football club. Birminghams new owners say theyve entered into a partnership with the nfl legend, who will become the chair of an advisory board, offering up his expertise on nutrition and opening up possible new commercial deals. Brady retired from playing earlier this year, while birmingham finished 17th in the championship and havent been in the Premier League since 2011. Well, theres another world cup going on right now, and there was a significant win for england Over Australia in the Netball Tournament in cape town. Both had qualified for the semi finals before their meeting, but englands 56 55 victory is their first over the world number ones in this competition. Jamaicas win
Has killed at least one civilian and wounded five. Officials said the missile hit an education centre. Earlier on President Putin spoke at the annual Navy Day Parade in st petersburg, the same city he was meeting african leaders. There was a flotilla of ships present and the russian president gave a speech in which he said the russian navy baguette that 30 new battleships and thanking naval trips for their services and the love of the motherland. Lets take a listen to some of putins speech. Translation patriotism is at the core of the particular Neighbour Culture which helps them fulfil the tasks and evokes pride among our people in the strong fleet. This pride proves that the people of russia can hold the power on the seas. Today, the Russian Fleet is solving the tasks of National Policy and increasing its strength. This year alone, 30 new battleships are joining the navy one of which has been named after a glorious seafarer and it is great that we have this tradition to give the name