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FILE PHOTO: Workers transporting soil containing rare earth elements for export at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, Oct. 31, 2010.Stringer | ReutersChina on Tuesday responded to the U.S.-Australia critical minerals deal by saying resource-rich rare earth countries should take “a proactive role” in stabilizing their critical minerals supply chains.A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs was asked about the U.S. and Australia critical minerals deal which has been framed as an effort to counter Beijing’s dominance.”The formation of global production and supply chains is the result of market and corporate choices,” Guo Jiakun said, according to NBC.”Resource-rich…

The registration period will begin at 1pm BST on Thursday October 23 and will be open until 8am GMT on Thursday October 30. As a reminder, the club announced several changes at the start of the season, which aimed to streamline the ticket purchase journey for supporters.Members with 13 or more Premier League home credits will no longer need to register and will automatically be given access to a guaranteed sale.As per the sale in July, all other eligible members who register for the ballot will be able to indicate their preferred seat location and ticket price when registering. If…

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A British woman will avoid execution for drug smuggling in Indonesia under an agreement signed Tuesday between the two nations to repatriate her and another Briton serving a life sentence. Lindsay Sandiford, 68, has been imprisoned on Bali since 2012. She was arrested at the resort island’s airport after authorities found 3.8 kilograms (8.4 pounds) of cocaine worth $2.5 million hidden in the lining of her suitcase. During the trial, she said she was forced to carry the drugs by a gang that threatened her children.She was sentenced to die by firing squad and Indonesia’s highest…

NEW YORK (AP) — Young jobseekers, challenged by a rapidly changing labor market, are having a tough time.The U.S. unemployment rate for 22- to 27-year-old degree holders is the highest in a dozen years outside of the pandemic. Companies are reluctant to add staff amid so much economic uncertainty. The hiring slump is especially hitting professions such as information technology that employ more college graduates, creating nightmarish job hunts for the increasingly smaller number who do complete college. Not to mention fears that artificial intelligence will replace entry-level roles.So, Citi Foundation identified youth employability as the theme for its $25…

Ryan O’HanlonOct 21, 2025, 04:07 AM ETCloseRyan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game’s Analytics Revolution.”I’m just gonna put my cards on the table right away: I think using data is a good idea if you want to win more soccer games.I know, I know. That might be shocking to hear, from the guy who wrote the book about soccer’s fledgling analytics movement, the one who has moderated the soccer panel at the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference in each of the past few years, the person who has probably…

PARIS (AP) — Once the most powerful person in France, Nicolas Sarkozy is now behind bars.Being locked up in Paris’ La Santé prison for criminal conspiracy is the latest twist in the uncommon life of the 70-year-old former president.Proudly tough on crime when he was in government, Sarkozy now has to adjust to the strict constraints of hours and days governed by penitentiary rules. He is appealing his conviction and maintains his innocence.In sentencing Sarkozy to five years in prison for plotting to finance his 2007 campaign with funds from Libya, judges took a swing at privilege and impunity in…

Wasted food is a financial and environmental bummer.It costs U.S. consumers $728 every year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, and emits the annual equivalent planet-warming greenhouse gases of 42 coal-fired power plants.Carleigh Bodrug, a cookbook author who emphasizes cooking with plants and low-waste recipes, said she was surprised to learn that homes, rather than restaurants and grocery stores, account for the largest share of food that goes in the garbage — about 35% in 2023, according to ReFed, a nonprofit that seeks to reduce food waste.“And it’s just because we’re so busy, we’re not utilizing the food that we…

Oct 21, 2025, 04:00 AM ETChelsea will make a fresh attempt to sign Spain striker Samu Agehowa, while Manchester United have learned how much it will cost to sign VfB Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.Transfers home page | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesTOP STORIES- Forest hire Dyche as Postecoglou replacement- Klopp refuses to rule out Liverpool return one day- PL clubs concerned over spending cap in ChampionshipChelsea target Samu Agehowa was part of the Spain under-23 squad that won gold at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Diogo Cardoso/Getty…

Sean Dyche has been appointed as Nottingham Forest’s new head coach.The 54-year-old – who started out as a trainee at the City Ground in the late 1980s – has signed a contract running until the summer of 2027 at the City Ground. He replaces Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked on Saturday, less than 20 minutes after the full-time whistle in a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from the Premier League match between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest Monterosa This content is provided by Monterosa, which may be using cookies and other…

In total, 15 Reds are set to be in action during the October window.Rafaela Borggrafe has been named in Germany’s squad for their UEFA Nations League semi-final with France over two legs.Rafaela Borggrafe (Germany)Friday October 24, 4.45pm BST – Germany v FranceTuesday October 28, 8.10pm GMT – France v GermanyGrace Fisk has received a call-up from England for friendly meetings with Brazil and Australia.Friendlies are also on the agenda for Scotland’s Jenna Clark, Kirsty Maclean and Sam Kerr.That is the case, too, for Wales trio Ceri Holland, Gemma Evans and Lily Woodham, and they will face Emilia Szymczak’s Poland in…