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More than 200,000 homes without power in Bosnia after Balkan snowstorm
The snowfall had stopped on Wednesday, when the Catholic population was celebrating Christmas.
Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows
A Japanese panel endorsed a new energy policy aiming for 40-50 per cent renewables and 20 per cent nuclear by 2040 to meet...
Russian region declares emergency situation as Black Sea oil spill fallout widens
Authorities in Russia's Krasnodar region declared a state of emergency as oil continues to wash ashore from damaged tankers.
Russia attacks Ukraine energy system in major missile strike, Kyiv says
On Christmas Day, Russia launched a massive missile and drone assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, injuring six and killing one.
Japan’s Nippon Steel extends closing date for U.S. Steel acquisition
Nippon Steel extended its $15 billion U.S. Steel acquisition closing to Q1 2025, awaiting President Biden's decision amid skepticism.
Toyota global production down for 10th month despite rising sales
Toyota's global production fell 6.2 per cent in November, marking a 10th month of decline, despite a 1.7 per cent rise in worldwide...
Hurricane-force winds bear down on California, latest in stretch of extreme weather
California faces record flooding, tornado warnings, and wildfires, underscoring its vulnerability to extreme weather events.
French officials raise Mayotte death toll to 39 after Storm Chido
French officials raised the death toll in Mayotte to 39 from 35, about 10 days after the islands were battered by a devastating...
Investors swoop in to save German flying taxi startup Lilium
A German flying taxi startup was Tuesday saved from collapse after a consortium of investors swooped in at the 11th hour to take...
India reviews $30 billion sulphur-cutting programme for coal plants
India is reviewing a decade-old $30 billion programme requiring coal-fired power plants to install equipment to cut sulphur emissions.
