内容摘要：, triggered spontaneous celebrations among the many Gabonese who had grown weary of this apparently immovable dynasty.

, triggered spontaneous celebrations among the many Gabonese who had grown weary of this apparently immovable dynasty.

China has huge deposits of these, such as dysprosium, which is used in magnets in electric vehicles and wind turbines, and Yttrium, which provides heat-resistant coating for jet engines.Beijing has already responded to Trump's latest tariffs by restricting exports of seven rare earths, including some that are essential for making AI chips.

China accounts for about 61% of rare earths production and 92% of their refining, according to estimates by the International Energy Agency (IEA).While Australia, Japan and Vietnam have begun mining for rare earths, it will take years before China can be cut out of the supply chain.In 2024, China banned the export of another critical mineral, antimony, that is crucial to various manufacturing processes. Its price more than doubled amid a wave of panic buying and a search for alternative suppliers.

The fear is that the same can happen to the rare earths market, which would severely disrupt various industries from electric vehicles to defence."Everything you can switch on or off likely runs on rare earths," Thomas Kruemmer, director of Ginger International Trade and Investment,

"The impact on the US defence industry will be substantial."

A woman who paid a deposit for a dog after seeing an online advert and then faced demands for more money is warning others not to part with cash before seeing their new pet.Bluebell season is upon us, with the enchanting flowers turning wooded areas into magical meadows from late April through to May.

The pops of violet have been sprinkled across the county, from the colourful Cotswolds to the winding Wye Valley.According to The Wildlife Trusts, the bluebell is the "unofficial national flower" of the UK, as it is home to more than half of the world's population of the flower.

Cadora Woods, which flanks the River Wye, is considered to be one of the prettiest places that bluebells spring up in Gloucestershire.While your eyes may be glued to the magnificent floral carpet weaving around your feet, make sure you look to the trees, too.