Europe
Russia says it will continue oil and gas projects despite US sanctions
Russia slams new US oil and gas sanctions as a hostile move, vowing to press on with energy projects and foreign policy responses.
Cyclone-battered Mayotte to be put on red alert
A red alert asks residents to stay in a solid dwelling and cut off the power supply.
UK temperatures plummet to minus 18.9C overnight as cold spell continues
Temperatures dropped to minus 18.9C in the UK’s coldest January night in 15 years.
UK should sign climate change co-operation agreement with China, says think tank
Researchers at Chatham House think tank urged the United Kingdom to deepen climate co-operation with Beijing.
Russian oil firm shrugs off sanctions, insurer says dodgy operators will profit
US sanctions target Russian oil giants; Gazpromneft and Ingosstrakh claim resilience, warn of negative market fallout.
Why are UK gas stores lower than usual, and how is the overall supply looking?
UK gas storage dangerously low amid freezing snap, but diverse supply sources ease immediate shortage fears.
US, UK unveil widespread sanctions against Russia’s energy sector
US and UK sanction Russia’s energy giants, including Gazprom Neft, just days before Joe Biden’s term ends.
Black Sea oil spill widens, Russian authorities say
Approximately 2,400 metric tons of oil products have spilled into the sea since Dec. 15.
BYD steps up Europe expansion with new compact SUV
The launch comes two months after the European Union approved increased tariffs on Chinese-built EVs.
Mercedes-Benz 2024 car sales fall in tough year for automakers
Annual sales of battery-electric cars (BEV) dropped by 23% to 185,100 vehicles, adding pressure on the carmaker.
