Europe
Troubled European carmakers to talk fines and EVs with EU
The carmakers will converge on Brussels for talks this week as the EU seeks to chart a way forward for the embattled industry.
Putin says he and Trump should meet to discuss Ukraine and energy prices
Putin seeks a meeting with Trump to discuss Ukraine and energy, but insists Zelenskiy must lift his ban on talks first.
Ukrainian drones hit big Russian oil refinery at Ryazan, sources say
Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil refinery in Ryazan, sparking fire, damaging key units processing five per cent of Russia's oil.
Trump says US will guarantee LNG supplies for Europe
Trump says US would guarantee supplies of LNG to Europe, even amid worries that the booming export industry could boost prices of gas...
Wind, not nuclear, is the best way to meet Sweden’s climate goals, leading think tank says
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – The cheapest way for Sweden to meet its expected rise in demand for electricity and goal of net zero emissions...
Most Scots want more North Sea oil and gas to meet energy needs, poll finds
More than seven in 10 Scots back drilling in the North Sea to reduce the country’s reliance on foreign imports, a survey has...
EU open to US energy, arm sales talks to stave off tariffs
By Marta Fiorin and Cecile Mantovani DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – The European Union is open to discussing purchases of energy and arms from...
Italy’s plan for return to nuclear power ready by end-2027, minister says
Italy aims to finalise by the end of 2027 a plan allowing the use of nuclear power again after it was banned almost...
Solar power surpasses coal in EU for first time
Solar overtook coal in the European Union’s electricity production in 2024, with the share of renewables rising to almost half the bloc’s power...
Europe posts record year for clean energy use as Trump pulls US toward fossil fuels
A record 47% of the European Union’s electricity now comes from solar and other renewables, a report Thursday said, in yet another sign...
