Jacob Hersant, a self-identified Nazi, is set to be the first in Australia sentenced for performing an outlawed Nazi salute, a crime under a new law. His conviction came shortly after the law's enactment, and he faces up to 12 months in prison, with the magistrate clarifying that the penalty is for the act itself, not for his "far right" beliefs.

In the realm of international trade, U.S. Under-Secretary Jose Fernandez accused China of using predatory pricing tactics in the lithium market. By overproducing lithium, China aims to lower prices and eliminate competition, affecting global investments, particularly in the U.S. and Portugal, where environmental issues hinder expansion.

China controls two-thirds of the global lithium supply, with prices having plummeted by 80% in the past year. Despite claims of oversupply, China's potential restrictions on new factory construction may solidify its dominance, alarming many in the industry.

The Digest, 10/9/2024 @100AM, CDT

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