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US warms to building Brazil critical minerals chain

Washington backs local processing as Brazil pushes miners to build more of the critical minerals supply chain at home.

  • US shows interest in Brazil's critical minerals processing industry
  • USA Rare Earth may expand downstream operations in Brazil
  • Brazil aims to reduce dependence on China through domestic processing

Science

SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit

The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.

  • SpaceX launches Starship on inaugural orbit flight
  • Starship upper stage experiences engine failure
  • Mission aims to demonstrate Starship readiness for Artemis missions

Business

Euronews explains: Does the EU have enough gas for winter?

With winter approaching and gas storage at record-low levels, EU governments are bracing for soaring costs as they compete with Asian buyers to secure supplies and avert power outages.

  • EU gas reserves low, risking winter supply crisis
  • Global market impact from Iran conflict reduces LNG deliveries
  • EU aims for 75%-80% gas storage by March, now at 70%

Health & Medicine

Can birdwatching help stroke recovery? Researchers say it could aid communication skills

Watching birds has become a meaningful part of stroke recovery at the University of Montana, offering a natural, low-pressure way to practise communication, researchers say.

  • Birdwatching may aid stroke recovery by improving communication skills.
  • Aphasia affects around one-third of stroke survivors daily.
  • Early program results are promising, but formal clinical evidence needed.

Finance & Markets

Auction of Government of India Dated Securities

Government of India (GoI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of four dated securities for a notified amount of ₹33,000 crore as per the following details: Sr No Security Date of Repayment Notified…

  • Government of India auctions four dated securities worth ₹33,000 crore.
  • Securities auctioned by Reserve Bank of India Mumbai Office.
  • Bids accepted electronically via e-Kuber system on October 01, 2026.
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